Playing

Noah is such a good baby - He'll play quietly with his toys for a long time. I love to watch him play and listen to him babble his silly little baby sounds. He brings us so much joy.

Day At The Park

Noah loves to go to the park and swing. Now that he is walking, he loves it even more because he can really explore in a way he hasn't been able to before. It's a whole new world!

Easter Bunny 2004

Noah was so cute this year when we took him to see the Easter Bunny. He was a little afraid of Santa this past Christmas so we were prepared for tears, but he surprised us - He loved the Easter Bunny. He laughed loudly and patted his face. I was very relieved that he enjoyed his second time seeing the Easter Bunny. Sweet memories for sure.

There Goes My Life...

That was what I was thinking as I was walking behind the two most important men in my life. My love, my best friend, my husband and my baby boy - There goes my life. <3

Daycare

I love having you in my room at work now. Since you turned one, you have moved up into the toddler room where I am and it is such a joy to be able to watch you play and learn along side of me. Definitely makes for a much happier mama.

Bath Time

Poor Noah - He kept ear infections for most of his first 18 months. This was a common sight - cotton in his ears. We tried hard to keep the water out and keeping him healthy. He didn't mind a bit. He wouldn't bother them, would play like crazy. Such a good and sweet little guy.

In Daddy's Chair

Such a silly guy... playing in Daddy's chair.... Remote in hand... definitely takes after his daddy...

First Steps

Noah took his first steps today! We were practicing with him walking him back and forth on the floor between us holding onto his fingers as he walked. We decided it was time to let go and let him balance on his own and try to take a step or two. He did! It was so exciting for all of us!!! I was so glad I got to witness those first precious steps!

My 2 Red Heads

St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Noah celebrated in green along with us this year - no pinches for him! He was so cute in his little outfit and even had little alligator shoes that matched. He is really crawling around and pulling up on things now. Love seeing his little tush as he crawls through the house!

We Got A Little Snow....

We got a little bit of snow... ha ha ha... Doug just loves to shovel snow. He was sweet though, he did make a path for the dogs to get out to the back yard. I'm sure they appreciated it, I know I did. Noah got all bundled up for his first 'snow play' experience. He wasn't sure what to think - he knew it was cold though!

Little Streaker!!

LOVE this!!!

Tubes: Myringotomy -- 1st Surgery

Noah's First Surgery: March 5th of 2004 Noah had to go into the hospital for Myringotomy Tube Surgery. He was such a wee little man to be having to go through this and Doug and I were a little worried, although hoping it would bring him some relief fro all the ear infections he had been having. We checked into Mercy Medical Center at 7am and they took him back to do the surgery at 8:15 after giving him a mild sedative. It took Dr. Kenny about 10 minutes to put the tubes in Noah's ears and then he had to go to recovery for about 25 minutes. We couldn't go into the surgery suite with him and I waited impatiently right outside of recovery until they brought him out to me. I could hear him crying as they walked down the hall towards us and I could not wait to get him back into my arms. When we got him back into our little room at outpatients he was one grumpy little guy. We put drops in his ears and gave him Tylenol for pain for the next couple of days. He was such a little trooper though. We were definitely glad he made it through with no problems and are praying it helps his ears.