Little Giraffe

Doug picked out Noah's Halloween costume at Target and he thought it was just perfect for him. It was a bit big, but it was still soooo cute! When we originally went to Target we weren't even looking for a costume, but there it was and Doug knew as soon as he saw it that Noah had to have it. I could only giggle and agree with him.

Noah At The Pumpkin Patch

About two weeks before Halloween we took Noah to Southdale Nursery to their pumpkin patch there. It was so much fun to watch him taste all the pumpkins. The first thing he did was taste the stem, and then lean over to lick the side of the pumpkin. They had a cute set up inside the nursery for pictures, but he was having none of that - He was too busy trying to eat all the hay they kept sitting him in. We stuck to the pumpkins outside and let him enjoy himself. :)

Happiness

I wish you could hear the laughter that this sweet boy was making while he was laying in the tub tonight. I recorded it on a memory button and put it in his scrapbook to keep safe... I wish we could record it here as well...
Happiness is holding the sound of your laughter in my heart, your wonder of the world around you, and the complete joy you take in the everyday instances of just being alive. Noah, you are my happiness.

Spidey Hat

I absolutely adore you in this cute little Spidey hat. You have been wearing it ever since I picked it up for you in Tennessee. Everyone always stops us to tell us how completely cute you are in it, and I couldn't agree more!

First Word: Mama

Noah said his first word on the first of October. We were sitting in Tony Romas having dinner when all of the sudden he just started saying 'Mamamamamamamama'. I looked at Doug and he looked at me, then we looked at Noah and he looked right at me and said 'Ma Ma'. Now I know he had no idea that I was Ma Ma, but I got the biggest smile on my face. I cannot express the thrill in my heart that his first word was the name I was to be called by him for the rest of my life.

7 Month Portraits

While we were in Tennessee we had Noah's portraits made at Target. They take such great pictures! We love how these turned out. Such a cute little man!

Watching Football With Daddy

Doug loves to sit with you on his lap and watch football with you. He explains the plays to you and pulls your hands up when ever there is a touchdown for team he is rooting for... Love it.

Monkey Business

Mom has had this monkey, Rose Bud, for years... well into my childhood. Noah took quite the liking to him... I laughed and laughed at him playing with her. He kissed her and kissed her and loved on her... so funny.

Seven Months Old

At seven months Noah is:

--Grabs faces and gives great big kisses!

--Sitting up alone well

--Cute as he can possibly be :)

--Is a new cousin! Olivia Rose was born on September 10th (Mommy's birthday) to Aunt Amie & Uncle John. Congrats Guys!

--Visited family in Tennessee & met new cousin Olivia

Sweet Little Peanut

First Cool Day

First cool day of fall...

Happy Little Naked Baby

Teething

Every single thing goes into his mouth...

Playing With Grammy...

while Mommy & Daddy buy a new car.... :) He laughed and laughed at this blue balloon...

More Saucer Fun

First Feel Of Grass

This was the first time we set Noah in the grass instead of on a blanket outside. He was so very curious about it -- sweeping his hand across it over and over again. We were surprised he didn't try to eat a big handful of it, but he never did attempt it. It was cute how he just touched it again and again.

Phoebe Kiss

Noah tolerated these so well! Phoebe loved to kiss Noah's face - especially if he had just eaten!