Girls outnumber the boys!

Zoe and her sister Harper

Harper, Santa and Zoe dressed for the holidays!

Just a few years ago there were only three of us...and now we have both Zoe and Harper.  The girls now outnumber the boys.  Zoe likes being a big sister.  She gets to play with her and they are becoming fast friends as well as being sisters.  Much more laughter in the household.  However, I also get concerned and suspicious when all goes quiet.  They always take baths together and the last time I went in I saw water on all the walls, floors and ceiling and when I asked how that happened neither one could come up with an answer...all I heard is "I dunno"  the funny part of the whole episode was Harper had a spray bottle in her hand when she looked me square in the eyes  and said "I dunno". 

 

So, Zoe and Santa have a special bond and he let's her take pictures with him before his yearly toy run. We have a picture of her and Santa in 2012, 2013 and now 2014.  

 

Zoe and Santa in 2013

Zoe and Santa in 2012

Zoe has been competing for Elite Cheer and she has participated in two competitions.  Her team has taken a fist place and a second place so far.  they have a good little team. She is a tumbler which means she gets to do all the cartwheels and other crazy flips while other are part of the pyramid.  She really likes it and seems to be a natural. Should be fun to see her develop and grow to be a great cheer leader.  It's a lot of work and you have to be a good athlete.  

 

Well, that's all for now.

Zoe's busy little life....and enjoyong every minute of it!!!

Zoe has been very busy since school started.  She has been practicing for he first competitive cheer leading competition which starts in November.  last week we watch a trial run and she knew just what to do and does her tumbling passes as good as anyone else on the team.  Gymnastics and cheer seems to be a great fit for her skills.  It allows her to dress up and also, be involved competitively and still be athletic. Last week Zoe had hula day and Halloween.  Her mom was traveling so her dad got her dressed for both activities.  Although you cannot see them, her mom bought her a coconut bra. So I put it on her, I guess the kids at school did not like it too much and teased her a bit however she rolled with the punches (maybe mom went just a coconut hair too far).  For Halloween I got her dressed as a 50's girl in a pink poodle skirt.  Must say she was soooo darn cute.  When I took her trick or treating she got a lot of candy.  Who can deny a cute little girl a few extra pieces of candy.  She came home with enough candy for everyone.  Oh my.  Zoe is getting along well with her new little sister Harper Grace.  They sleep together, eat together and watch cartoons and the Disney Channel together.  I think having Harper in our lives is already making a big difference for Zoe.  Zoe just loves being with her and being her big sister. Let's see if this lasts, hope so, however Zoe seems to disappear any time we notice its time to change Harper's dirty diapers.  Then again, I hide too!!!



Hula Day at School

Elite Cheer outfit

2014 Halloween party at her school

 

Zoe just really likes he brother Nathaniel's girlfriend Bailey.  So she struck a pose with Bailey before the home coming dance. 

Zoe standing by Bailey her big brothers date to Homecoming

 Zoe also got to go to the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo. You may or may not know that her grandmother was a docent there for a number of years.  Zoe went with her entire class and you can see her hanging with her friends.  Zoe also posed by the memorial plaques at the zoo in memory of my parents. 

Zoe at the Zoo with her 2nd Grade classmates

Zoe at the Zoo with her 2nd Grade classmates

Zoe standing next to my parent memorial plaques at the zoo

Zoe all dressed up before her school concert