Ready for the Chic-Fil-A Bowl

Zoey's little Virginia Tech shirt never proved to be too lucky for the Hokies, so being just a bit paranoid, despite it being a bit too big, her daddy went with her VT cheerleading outfit. I hope she enjoyed it, because if Mommy has anything to do with it, it is the last cheerleading outfit she will ever wear!! None the less, she was very happy to cheer for the Hokies. VT ended up defeating Tennesee 34-17 in the Chic-Fil-A bowl. A great way to ring in the new year. Then mommy, daddy and Zoey were all in bed before midnight!

Her little lace up socks really completed the outfit!

We done with photos now Mom?

Santa Came to Clute Too!!

So after a 22 hour drive from Pfafftown back to Clute and a day of trying to recover, Zoey got to see what Santa brought her in Clute!!Here is Zoey and her Daddy checking out her brand new Jumperoo!!

Zoey was telling her daddy how much she loved her new toy.

Daddy was playing with the little Flowers on the Jumperoo and Zoey laughed for the very first time!! She has smiled a lot and talks up a storm when she is smiling, but this is the first time she actually had a real belly laugh!! It was so cute Mommy had to laugh too!

What a wild child! Daddy loves this photo.

More belly laughs! A bad photo, but too cute not to include it.

The Aftermath of a 22 hour Road Trip

Of course when we got back to Texas at almost 4am, Zoey had absolutely no interest in sleep. Jay had a big run to get in that morning, so I told him to go catch a few zzz's and I would play with her until she got tired. Well, she was in the bouncy seat next to the couch playing for a long time and I was trying desparately to stay awake. Finally she got fussy and wouldn't settle down, so I was cuddling her. Clearly I settled us both down a little too well. This is how daddy found us when he got up.

Meeting my Johns' Family Cousins

Zoey's Uncle Jeff, Aunt Jenni and cousins Sera and Emma came down to meet her the day after Christmas. Here's Zoey with her cousins Sera and Emma. What a sweet group of girls.

Zoey's First Christmas Day

December 25th, 2009, our little girl's first Christmas!! She just finished her breakfast and now it was time to see what Santa's Elves brought her. Chatting it up with her Aunt Krissy.

Grammy got Zoey some exciting books!

A great big purple monkey from Aunt Krissy.

Another tasty tail to chew on!

Zoey's stocking...

Her first Rudolph!

A rattle from Grammy, something else to go in my mouth.

A musical Christmas Tree for my room every year from Aunt Krissy.

Helping my Grandpa open his present.

Helping Aunt Krissy open her presents too!

Aunt Lori showing off my Christmas outfit.

Hanging out with Aunt Lori, despite all the Tarheel gear.

The Johns Family on Zoey's first Christmas.

Meeting Aunt Vickie for the first time.

Catching a few zzzz's with my Uncle Wayne.

My cousin Jessica

and Great-Great Aunt Sissy!Aunt Krissy didn't like the bow in Zoey's hair, so she put it in Unkie Jeremy's hair while he was sleeping.

Jeremy woke up after Lori poked him, and still didn't know why we were all giggling at him! he...he...

Chatting it up with Uncle Jeremy.

Uncle Jeremy can always make me talk and smile!

Finally Christmas Eve!!

December 24th, 2009, Zoey's first Christmas Eve!! She had on her sweet little I love Santa outfit and became part of the Edwards family Christmas Tradition. Christmas Eve with Grandpa's family! Here she is hamming it up that afternoon!

Dakota and Hunter playing with their manly trucks.

Papa Billy walking into Christmas under his own power!

Laura and Jay with Mama and Papa.

Canton and his crazy eyelashes! If Max Factor could bottle those they would really be onto something big!

Kristen and Canton.

Kristen, Skylar, Laura and Sayge striking a pose while waiting for the fun to being.

Hunter doesn't seem too sure about his Mommy holding another baby, he is used to being the baby, so he is paying very close attention. He was so sweet and gentle with Zoey.

Sayge...what a cutie in curls.

Aunt Sherri took a turn feeding Zoey.

Skylar is a natural with babies, she loved holding Zoey too. Mommy and Daddy helping Zoey open her presents.

Our hosts, Chad and Traci.

Samantha and Corey, guardians of the stairs for the evening.

Zoey is excited about her new outifits!

You can tell that Chad has had plenty of hands on time with little girls! He reminded us he has been changing diapers for 11 years straight!

Justi and Canton.

Cousin Corey :-)

Aunt Lynn plays Santa.

Mommy and Daddy, so excited for Miss Zoey's first Christmas.

Grandpa and Mama and Papa opening some gifts.

The eldest cousins, the "Matriarchs" of the newest generation :-)

Dakota, Hunter and Derek, the biggest kid of them all!

Another photo of the ever happy Sam and Corey.

Zoey got a sweet dress from Aunt Sherri.

And her first cell phone from Aunt Lynn! Starting them young these days. I am sure her Aunt Krissy will have her texting before she can walk.

Papa is heading over to play Santa!! He was so excited! He did the shopping this year.

Ho...Ho....Ho....

The whole clan

Traci loving on Miss Zoey

Sam gets her baby fix too.

Zoey with her big doggie that Papa picked out for her. She loved it!

Especially the little ball on the hat.