Thursday, December 22, 2011

Happy birthday, Noah!



If you're still reading this blog (bless you), you might have noticed that it has turned into less of a blog and more of a family photo album.  Yep...that's just gonna be how it is.  This post should have a bit more narration, however.  I have so much to say about my sweet little Noah!  Nevermind the fact that it is over a month late!

It has been such a blessing to be a mama to this sweet little boy.  From being a heavenly sleeper as a newborn to a motor mouth toddler and everywhere in between...I have cherished every moment with him.



With your first child, you can't wait for all the new "firsts."  I remember thinking when Caleb was just a few weeks old, "I can't wait until he starts cooing, or sitting up, or walking, or talking."  With the second child, you want to hold on to every single second, every precious stage because you know how fast time really flies.  That's how it's been with Noah...we've been trying to cherish every stage with him!



Noah is such a sweet boy.  He's a bundle of energy with a soft, tender heart.  Noah's favorite thing in the world, besides his big brother, is his cars.  He LOVES playing with his hot wheels.  In fact, when he is by himself, he will entertain himself just playing with his cars.  When his brother's around, they normally end up fighting over said cars.  We're working on that.  ;)



He's not much of a cuddler, except at bedtime when he lets me rock him and sing him a few songs.  He doesn't mind being held like a baby for a few brief moments...and then he's back to shimmying down my leg and running around like crazy!



My mom and dad tease me because I was worried about Noah's lack of speaking from about 12-18 months (probably because he couldn't get a word in with you-know-who around).  If you've seen (or rather heard) Noah lately, you know that he has no problem whatsoever with his speak ability.  These days, his mouth does not stop moving!  Understanding him is a bit of an art form, however.  :)


We are so thankful for our little Noah and all the love and joy he brings to our hearts and to our home.  As a parent, one of the greatest blessings I have received is seeing the overwhelming love my children have for each other.


Happy birthday, precious Noah!  I love you more than life itself!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Fall Family Pictures



















One of my favorites!  Totally captures his personality!





Now, which one shall we use for the Christmas card???

Kevin's Half-Marathon

Kevin is simply amazing.  In addition to being the world's best husband and father, he also finds time to run several miles a day!

He completed his second half marathon in October and we are so proud of him!  He finished in about 1 hour and 55 minutes!

Kevin and his running buddy...our neighbor John!

Stopping while running to give Caleb a hug!


The spectators were getting a little restless towards the end...

Almost to the finish line!


They don't sit still.  Ever.

Kevin, the boys, and his parents

So proud of him!

Halloween 2011

I'm relishing in these years where we can dress up together as a family.  I know in the very near future, I will no longer get to choose the costumes!

Last year, we went as the Wizard of Oz.  This year, we decided it would be fitting to have an astronaut theme, seeing that this year the era of the NASA Shuttles ended.

Caleb was obviously an astronaut and Noah was Albert, the first monkey in space!  








Kevin and I were mission control!  

This might be my favorite picture of the whole night.  The little monkey looks so angelic!  

Our trunk for trunk-or-treat.  The black tarp was supposed to be "space" and the balloons (with glow sticks inside) were supposed to be planets.  It didn't quite turn out how I envisioned it in my mind.  :)



What a fun time we had at our church's trunk-or-treat, seeing the cousins, and visiting grandmas and grandpas!  Happy Halloween!

First College Football Game

Caleb was able to enjoy his very first college football game this fall! Our brand new brother-in-law plays for OU, so we took Caleb (Noah stayed with grandma) to watch first-hand! We had so much fun and Caleb was mesmerized with all the action!



Won't take his eyes off the action...


Hand over his heart for the National Anthem!

Smiling with Aunt Kellie and Uncle Jaydan!
"Sisters, sisters...there were never such devoted sisters."

Woo-hoo!