Our Weekend

The weekends are obviously our favorite two days of the week, not because we don't have to work, but because we get undivided time with our sweet, sweet son. I also try to make the weekend days more special, starting off with a yummy breakfast (rather than the weekly breakfast of oatmeal with fruit in it). So, Saturday started off with some banana buckwheat pancakes (in which Noah ate a WHOLE pancake). Then we headed to Lithia Park for some family pictures by our great friend, Taryn. What an amazing day! Auntie TT and Auntie Coalie... and the boys came along. We have a FEW sneak peak pictures... but then you will have to wait to get our Christmas card to see the professional ones... sorry. As hard as it will be to not display them or brag about them... we have to save SOMETHING for the holidays.
Sunday we got up and headed for church. Then we cleaned a little house, made a little soup, finished up some craft projects (picture of Noah's newest blanket below) and took Noah to the park where he loved the swings, but not as much as he loved going down the slide on Mom's lap. All in all, a wonderful weekend.

Our little family.... (I think this was before or after the kiss to my cheek, he never really BIT me... as it looks like he's going to). :)

Auntie TT and Noah

Auntie Coalie and Noah

The Three boys

Noah's sweet little feet

Cute little backside

This is Noah's newest blanket. He already has one that I made him, but I'm a little anal about keeping it clean, so it was a necessity to have a back up. He LOVES his blanket, and it's a comfort to him while he's with babysitters during the week and at nap time.



On the weekends I always try to soak in a few extra special moments with Noah that I miss out on during the week. I had nursed him and he fell asleep in my arms. I couldn't resist holding him for a little bit while he enjoyed dream land.

I will never get tired of looking at this face!

Random Ramblings

A few mommy blogs that I frequent posted this list, and since I usually don't post random things, especially about myself, I figured I'd give it a go.

COUNTDOWN.....

Then things I wish I could say to Ten Different People Right Now:

1. I know you would love Noah SO very much... and I know you wish you were here as much as I wish you were still here
2. You are missing out on my life and the life of my sisters... it hurts me, but in the end it's your lost
3. You are the most incredible person I could've asked to share my life with, I feel like I am undeserving
4. I'm so grateful for you, you will never know the amount of love I have for you. It will forever surpass anything on this earth or in this lifetime
5. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for, and sometimes you just need to take a few deep breathes and be you
6. Changes only happen if you MAKE them happen. So... DO SOMETHING.
7. You can tell me anything, and although I may not agree with it, I will not be upset with you about it
8. I hope I show my appreciation to you, I hope you don't feel taken for granted
9. You are my one and only savior... I will never be able to repay you
10. I want to be more like you


NINE THINGS ABOUT MYSELF
1. I could live off cold cereal
2. I hate when the toilet paper is one the roll so that the flap is in the back... I WILL fix it
3. I let my anxiety take over my life sometimes, or at least rule it
4. I try to never change plans or bail on someone because I think it's SO rude and it makes me mad when people do it to me
5. I love getting emails, cards, notes... anything that says someone was thinking about me at some point
6. I could spend a whole day on the couch reading and never blink an eye (before I had Noah of course)
7. I enjoy hand stitching... I think there is something calming about it
8. I feel guilty that I don't get enough exercise, but that doesn't give me reason enough to go out and get more
9. I want LOTS and LOTS of babies, even though I know we'll be stopping at 3 or 4.

EIGHT WAYS TO WIN MY HEART
1. Show me love, affection and attention
2. Show how much you care about the people I love
3. Don't judge me
4. Be honest
5. Give me praise for the things I do right
6. Surprise me
7. Be happy, positive and upbeat
8. Cook for me

SEVEN THINGS THAT CROSS MY MIND A LOT
1. Losing someone I love
2. Frustration of knowing the devil likes that he can get in the places I am weak
3. House cleaning... why can I not get a grip on it
4. I wish I was with my baby... every minute of the day
5. I really should be doing something more productive
6. Can the floors mop themselves
7. Have I been nice enough today?

SIX THINGS I DO BEFORE I FALL ASLEEP
1. Wash my face/lotion my face
2. Floss/brush my teeth
3. Pray
4. Read
5. Put lotion on my feet
6. Give loves to my husband

FIVE PEOPLE WHO MEAN A LOT TO ME
1. God
2. Jesse
3. Noah
4. Tee
5. Guess....

FOUR THINGS I'M WEARING RIGHT NOW
1. Jeans
2. Mary jane shoes
3. Victoria's Secret PINK Socks
4. Striped shirt

THREE SONGS I LISTEN TO A LOT
1. I think I got it right, this time (Keith Urban)
2. I can only imagine (Winona)
3. Anything by U2

TWO THINGS I WANT TO DO BEFORE I DIE
1. Be the person that God wants me to be
2. Be the best wife/mother/sister/friend/grandmother (someday) I can be

ONE CONFESSION
1. My heart is always with my son... making me feel guilty that I am not the one to be with him and take care of him all day.

Noah's one year stats....

Well, Noah's doctor's appointment was actually on the 15th, so I'm a bit behind as usual.
He weighed in at 18lbs, 2oz. He is 29 inches long...
With that said he has actually gone down on his percentages. The doctor isn't too concerned because me and Jesse aren't built very big either. He's healthy, he's happy, he's progressing both physically and vocally, etc. Healthy, happy one year old.

The Pumpkin Patch!

We finally made it up to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday... Noah's first visit. It was a perfect day too, the weather was chilled, but not cold, and the sun was out. Noah liked watched all the people, he didn't mind being sat on pumpkins or haybails for pictures, and he sure looked cute!

Noah's First Birthday!!!

Noah's first birthday was on Friday, the 10th. Mommy took the day off to spend with him since he is with babysitters all week now. We slept in until 9:30, all snuggled in our big bed. Then I made him some yummy buckwheat pancakes with apple juice in them... and then we got ready and met Daddy for lunch. We spent the rest of the day at Auntie TT's making cupcakes and Noah's cake for his party. He was such a trooper waiting for all of his cupcakes to get done, especially since he had to wait to taste them.
We had a "monkey" themed party at the pizza parlor with lots of his family and some close friends. He loved all the attention, all of his presents, and of course... the frosting on his cake.






And a few pictures of his party....

Birthday girls...

A few pictures from our birthday dinner.... we are missing some pictures of key people, but you get the idea. It was a good day besides missing my mom like crazy... my birthday is just not the same without her. She always went out of her way to make us feel so special on "our" day, not that my family doesn't do that still. But, no one can take the place of your mother.
On a happier note... here are some of the pictures.
Me and Tee

Nephew Kyle and Little Miss Jayda


Auntie Meek trying to get Noah to laugh


Now TT trying to get a rise from Noah


Me being a little stupid because Jes kept taking pictures


And the two aunties with Noah

New favorite game, Fetch with Teaspoon