Our little boy is growing like crazy. I love watching him learn and understand. He knows what to do when we say "Wave/Say goodbye". And when he's in the mood:) he can give kisses. He loves to be chased and I love to watch those little legs crawl as fast as they can when I say I'm going to come get him:)

We are trying to move his bedtime, which means I'm trying to move naptimes too. Yesterday, we had been playing/working outside and I had just brought him inside to clean him up and change his diaper. Once I was finished he still had half an hour until naptime, so I put him down in his room so he could play while I cleaned things up. He headed straight for his crib, started to climb up and wimper. Wait, what?!?!? He actually wanted to go to bed?!?! I put him in his crib and before I walked out the door, I think he was out:) AMAZING!

Daddy and Noah playing

This one's for you, Noni!:) He finally did it again instead of collapsing into a puddle.

Noah found a new toy

Noah does this thing where he clenches up his whole body and sometimes does it at funny times. Just as I was taking this picture, Noah decided to clench up and in the process, started yanking Aaron's hair:) We're hoping Aaron's hair will outlast Noah's clenching.

Another sighting of Chief No Clothes!!! ( I think he's asking God for help in dealing with his crazy parents:))

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:)