We had portraits taken by Portraits Studio here in Barrigada. Grant was very nice, and we all tried our damnedest to get the girl to smile – no dice. But the picture turned out beautiful anyway! Zoey liked it right away …

I have new found respect for photographers who take baby pictures … that’s really hard work. Making a fool of yourself to capture that elusive smile.

I love all of her looks: serious, studious, intent, goofy, whimsical, sunny, and stormy.

I do not love sleep training. Obviously. I’ve been a huge softy and it’s beginning to bite me. My brother leaves for Japan next week, and when he does – Zoey is getting her own room. I really need to crack down on her sleep habits. The past three nights have left my mom and me battle scarred. She’s a good sleeper once you get her there, but she fights tooth and nail for hours before she gets too worn out to resist. So wish me luck – and fortitude. Or I may end up on Super Nanny in a few years.