Zoë lately has really interacted with the camera. She's usually very serious and focused in public but people may not realize how much she smiles and laughs at home, so here are some random picture of her showing her pearly whites.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Ribs! (and prunes!)
Not necessarily the two words you want to have together. No worries, we didn't concoct a meat lover's meal for those who want to be more regular. Lisa decided to make ribs as a belated birthday meal for me. She in fact bought over 5 pounds of ribs, slowly roasted and basted the meat and served with a side of baked vegetables. Mmmmmmm...delicious! It was the first time ribs were made in our household. It certainly will not be the last! We also try to cook with Zoë hooked in our baby Bjorn so she gets used to the art of cooking. I think she enjoys it.
As for prunes, we found that Zoë loves them! We started to feed them to her because she has been a bit backed up lately (and thus resulting in huge blow-outs). Prunes seem to be doing the trick.
As for prunes, we found that Zoë loves them! We started to feed them to her because she has been a bit backed up lately (and thus resulting in huge blow-outs). Prunes seem to be doing the trick.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Celebrating Dad's birthday
It was my birthday this week. We kept my real birthday very mellow since it fell on a tuesday, and Lisa and I were both working. We essentially both came home from work after picking up Zoë, ordered some takeout for dinner and went to bed early.
The celebration was actually postponed until the weekend. Bryan and Lindsey came over friday night where Bryan made dinner - Polish sausage and purple carrots from their garden.
Lisa made birthday waffles for brunch in our new waffle iron the next day.
Zoë was in a fantastic mood (she usually is when we get to sleep until 7:30).
Lindsey just got a job as assistant manager to our local farmer's market, the Green City Market, which is open on saturdays and wednesdays. We took some time that afternoon to jog to the market as a family and check out the local produce.
Festivities with my resident friends began later that afternoon where reservation were made to play laser tag at Laser Quest. Lisa and Zoë didn't make it to laser tag, but they did meet up for Korean BBQ dinner at San Soo Ka San - a total meat/protein fest! Delicious! As usual Zoë got tons of attention. She even delighted everyone with her smiles.
The celebration was actually postponed until the weekend. Bryan and Lindsey came over friday night where Bryan made dinner - Polish sausage and purple carrots from their garden.
Lisa made birthday waffles for brunch in our new waffle iron the next day.
Zoë was in a fantastic mood (she usually is when we get to sleep until 7:30).
Lindsey just got a job as assistant manager to our local farmer's market, the Green City Market, which is open on saturdays and wednesdays. We took some time that afternoon to jog to the market as a family and check out the local produce.
Festivities with my resident friends began later that afternoon where reservation were made to play laser tag at Laser Quest. Lisa and Zoë didn't make it to laser tag, but they did meet up for Korean BBQ dinner at San Soo Ka San - a total meat/protein fest! Delicious! As usual Zoë got tons of attention. She even delighted everyone with her smiles.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Summer splish/splash
The weather has been fantastic the past week with temps in the low 70s. Mom was at work on saturday so it was just Zoë and Dad. For the July 4th weekend I therefore decided to take her to one of the many Chicago public pools for a swim. Uncle Bryan met us at the pool as well. At first, Zoë was very cautious and at times scared (see photos) but she warmed up very quickly to the kiddie pool area and soon was splashing the water like a pro. Afterwards we all went out for good Mexican food at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants (the best orchata and fish tacos) in Logan Square called El Cid. 
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