Our Zoo trip

We went to the Ft. Wayne zoo with out friends, PJ, Lai and Bowen and had so much fun...below are the pics from our adventure.. This picture makes Noah look like such a little boy, no longer a baby! YIKES!!!

We got to watch them feed the seals...Noah really wasn't impressed.

Our wonderful friends...

Who can really be silly sometimes!!!

A rare picture of Aaron and I

Caught by surprise!

Noah wanted to be silly too!

Posing with the frogs.

Bowen found this egg to hatch himself out of:)

Us girls will always find a way to relax

Safari people

Warm Weather

We have been having amazing weather. Temps have been in the 80's! I LOVE IT! But all good things must come to an end. We are finally getting the normal October weather.
Noah is getting more and more curious, getting into everything he can find. So that means. my days are a bit busier, trying to get things done and keep a hawk-eye watch on him:) But I love to see him explore.

He loves to watch the action of the neighborhood and hopefully see a dog too:)



Can't you just hear him say- This is my daddy...back off!

Getting ready for bathtime...I love to see the 2 heads put together playing.

Noah LOVED the packing peanuts. Although I had to wrestle them away from him since he kept putting them in his mouth.

This is how I am greeted after every nap and first thing in the morning. He definitely isn't afraid to let you know he's up!:)

For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God. Teach me your way, O LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. Psalm 86:10-13

When I went for a walk outside the house yesterday, I discovered something. A precious gift from God to me. There haven't been any blooms on my hydrangea plants for the last couple of years because someone misinformed me as to the proper care of the plant. I have been so sad, but I was so excited to see I finally have a blossom!!! God gives us little gifts to remind us that he is in control and how great his love that he would do something so small and insignificant to many, but special to me.
Thank you Lord that you would love me that much!

Doesn't he look like he belongs in the outback??!?!

This is my new favorite picture of him:) This is the last installment of photos from our trip to Missouri. Thursday, we spent the morning relaxing and then went to visit some friends of my parents.

Friday, we went to a couple of nearby shops and then went to Silver Dollar City for the afternoon/evening. We saw a couple of shows, rode a ride (I didn't throw up this time!!!) and went to the evening performance down in the ampitheater. We missed it Wed. when we got rained out.

Saturday, we drove South and made our way to Eureka Springs. What a cool town. Its all built on a mountain side, so it has lots of narrow winding roads and beautiful old houses. And of course, shopping!!! Once again, Dad was glad to have someone to hang out with while the girls went exploring.

Sunday was upon us before we knew what had happened and we were up early packing the condo up. Who knew 3 people and a baby could have so much stuff!!! Okay, so it was all Noah's but still...there was a lot! We made our way to the airport and had a hard time parting ways. (Noah especially....how could anyone take away his Papa?!?!?) It was a very late night for both of us, but he was wonderful and slept through the second flight.

Noah did this quite a bit while we were gone...who knew a bottle of lotion could be so much fun!?!

Waiting for the show to start in Silver Dollar City. Noni and Papa enjoyed feeding my little bird. He opens his mouth as wide as he can and waits for you to stick the spoon in his mouth.


Thanks for your hard work on the bibs, Noni! We LOVE them!!!

We had a picnic lunch in Eureka Springs

He is really starting to enjoy food...

"these are MY carrots"

Mommy and Noah enjoying some sun. (its sad that Noah is already more tan than I am!)

Pinning the Papa! Good job, Noah!!

We went to see the Christ of the Ozarks, a really big statue someone made of Jesus out in the middle of nowhere.

We've settled back into life back here at home and we're having fun with all of Noah's new skills...He is making his way around the house exploring it all! And finding all kinds of ways he can make Mommy use his middle name:)

He is also able to pull himself up using his toys and furniture around the house. The only problem is that he can't get back down. One day this week, I put him in his crib for nap and he cried off and on for a while and finally got quiet. I thought he had finally gone to sleep and went to check on him. He was standing at the crib, unable to get down, but so sleepy. I'm sure if I had come any later, he would have fallen asleep and then fallen down!

Silver Dollar City

Silver Dollar City is a little amusement park/craft festival. I have a lot of memories of going there when I was younger, so it was fun to go back and see it all again. They have lots of shows and several roller coasters:) Mom and I enjoyed going on the rollercoasters and Dad enjoyed having someone to hang out with while we rode the rides. It was so nice to be able to walk right up to the ride and not have to wait in line. I did make a giant mistake early in the day that set the course for lots of teasing...I rode a ride that spins you in circles (never a good idea) and for the rest of the day, my stomach was queasy. Nevertheless, I chose to ride the rides anyways (hey, when would I get the chance to do it again anytime soon?) and my last rollercoaster of the day ended up with me puking my guts out on the way out of the ride. Needless to say, my parents got a great laugh out of that...oh well...stupid spiny ride.

The rest of the day was nice, looking at crafts and watching Noah people watch. He had fun and actually slept for 3 hours while we walked around the park. We ended up getting rained out and went home to relax and watch a movie.
Here are the pics from our adventure (& no, there are no pictures of me reviewing my lunch):)

His personality is really starting to shine through:)

Okay, so the truth comes out...the only way we could put the glasses on him is if I hold his hand:)

These were for Mommy's benefit, not Noah, but doesn't he still look cute in butterflies!?!

Dad brushed up on his milking skills.

Noni was telling Noah all about the rides she would take him on someday

Emy and Mom enjoying the fun....

Noah, crashed out in his stroller from all the excitement!

Waiting out the rain.

Noah hates to have anything on his head, Davey Crocket hat included.

Hey, who turned out the lights?!?!

He also really hates anything squishy and slimy...just look how far he went to get away from it:)

Spending time with Papa and Noni

We had a great time with Papa and Noni this week! We just couldn't believe that it had gone so quickly! We enjoyed lots of relaxation, saw the sights and sounds and showed Papa and Noni all the latest tricks.
We arrived Sunday afternoon and spent the rest of the day settling in, buying food and getting used to each other again.
Monday, we spent several miserable hours listening to a "time share talk" from someone trying to convince us to buy a time share with them. Why did we waste that time, you ask? Well, thats easy...we got 3 two-day passes to Silver Dollar City for the price of one ticket!(saving that much money will encourage you to do just about anything:)) Afterwards, we went back to the condo and Noah and Papa enjoyed naps, while Mom and I hung out and played a game. We then went to the Dixie Stampede. It was a blast! Check here for information but it was basically a dinner show around a horse arena.http://www.dixiestampede.com/showtime.php Noah was enthralled the whole evening watching the horses and lights.
Tuesday, we relaxed around the condo all morning and then went to see 2 different singing groups. The first was what is left of the Branson Brothers group we loved when we first went to Branson years ago. The second was a family of 7 brothers and a sister who sang and played instruments. And Noah slept through most of both shows (normally, he doesn't sleep away from his crib-Thank you Noni!!!)

Writing it all out makes us look busy, but it was a nice relaxing time. I'll write about the next couple of days tomorrow...I've got laundry and a little boy waiting:)

Papa loved to feed Noah

During the week, Noah became a Papa's boy...even bypassing Mommy! (ouch!)

We loved to play Turbo Scrabble and of course, Noah wanted to be right in the middle of it all.

I love my new duck! Thanks Uncle Robb and Auntie Melissa!!!!

I'm making sure Papa doesn't go back to sleep! I LOVE MY JOB!!!

We went to Cracker Barrel where Noah charmed the waitresses and made himself completely at home!!!
I love my Noni!!

Just whittlin' away the day out here in the back country...how do I look?

For some reason, Noah really didn't like his bathtime this week....maybe it had something to do with being away from his Papa...hmmm...

My new best friend.