A Bigger Boy - A Bigger Tent

Noah recieved a cute 'Camping Out' set from his Aunt Chrissy and Uncle Chris this year for his birthday and it has been a big hit with him. Especially today when he got Phoebe to join him inside the tent. You can see how much he has grown in these photos - the smaller tent photo of Noah and Phoebe was taken almost exactly one year apart from the new picture. Where does the time go?

Aquarium in the Smokies

While on our trip to Tennessee we got the chance to go to Ripley's aquarium in Gatlinburg. It was a blast. Noah loved seeing all the fish and when Rachel wasn't sleeping she looked at a few fish too (perhaps all the bright colors).

Happy Birthday Noah!

Happy Birthday to our sweet boy - He's 3 today... we can hardly believe it! He was so excited about his presents and having a "Thomas" birthday. Good times. =)

Baking Cookies

So we made the easy ones... but he was happy all the same! =) Noah enjoyed sticking these place and bake cookies on the pan and watching them bake through the oven door. I think he liked 'baking' them even more than eating them! He is getting excited about Valentines Day and his birthday. It will be a busy day tomorrow as we have Story Time in the morning and are seeing Curious George tomorrow afternoon with his little friend Braxton.

Sweet Cheeks

When ever we are out with the kids and people see Rachel the first thing we hear is "Look at those CHEEKS!". It cracks us up how that is the first thing people notice about her. Even the nurses at the hospital when she was born would call her "Cheeks". We don't mind though, there's just more room to KISS! =)

Happy Monday

Shots, Sleep, Shoes & Haircuts

Today was the day - Rachel got her first series of shots at her well baby appointment. She weighed in at a big 12lbs, 4.4oz and was 24 inches long. Bless her heart - she got 4 shots and it was so pitiful. I think it was the maddest we have ever seen (or heard) her. Luckily it didn't last long and she slept most of the day away. Speaking of sleeping - she has slept through the night about 4 times now. She seems to take after her Daddy and likes sleep *almost* as much as he does. ;) Noah is doing good - he and Daddy went and got hair-cuts the other day at Sports Clips. The lady who cut his hair had Thomas Trains - She was super cool with him after that (thanks Miss Kelly, it was nice to have a hair-cut with no tears). He also got some new shoes just like Daddy's... he thinks that's pretty cool too.

She's 2 Months Old... and Smiling!

I can't believe my baby girl is two months old already! It's nuts! She has been blessing us with her sweet baby smiles in the last week and I was lucky enough to catch a couple with the camera. Had to share one of these with you all...

Discovery...

We checked out the Children's Museum of Discovery last Thursday and sadly were dissapointed. The one in Downtown Little Rock was a bit of a flop. Noah DID enjoy the THREE Thomas the Tank Engine tables that were set up inside though. We enjoyed the one historical area in the museum with the indian archives and also the bugs/spiders exhibit.

An Arkansas Blizzard

Noah was enthralled with the little bit of snow we got the other morning. He ran around the house from window to window yelling snow, so before we headed out to the store I let him have a bit of fun in the flurries. They were huge and gorgeous and perfect because they didn't lay on the ground! =) Just the kind we like. He was having a ball in it.

10 Pounds 9 Ounces

That's what she weighed today at my doctor's appointment! I couldn't believe it - when did that happen? Where did my little newborn go? Already she is noticing her toys on her bouncy seat bar and looking to find Mommy and Daddy's voices. She is amazing and we are loving every minute of it!

Noah is doing well with potty training (finally!) -- Yay!!! He still likes his diapers, but I think the whole underwear thing is finally getting through to him. This is a good thing. =) He is also keeping busy with Storytime at the Library on Mondays, a playdate on Tuesdays, and fun stuff with Daddy (and family) on Wednesday and Thursday since his days off have changed. He is still loving all things trains - Thomas, Thomas Legos, Geo Tracks, and the Polar Express.

Two Boys

I loved watching these boys play together. It really does bring joy to both Doug's and my heart to see them running around laughing and having a fun time. We really enjoyed the visit with Donny, Dodie, and Colin and hope they will come and stay with us again soon.

A Visit With The Chris'

My sister Christina and her hubby Chris were just here for a visit with their two children, Emma and Chloe. We really enjoyed spending time with them and I loved watching Noah and Emma have a blast playing together. It puts joy in my heart to see two cousins laugh and have so much fun together. Tonight we look forward to the arrival of Doug's brother Donny and his family.

Merry Christmas!

Our Christmas was a blast! Noah had a wonderful time opening his presents (and everyone else's as well). He was THRILLED to get a Thomas the Tank Engine table and all kinds of other 'big boy' toys. Rachel also recieved some nice gifts. It was a great day filled with sweet moments

Christmas Eve Cookies

Tradition at our house is Noah gets first dibs on Santa's cookies -- Shhhh, don't tell Santa! ;) It never fails every year so far he wants to take a bite out of every single cookie rather then eating just one whole one. Rachel passed this year, but I'm sure she'll be digging in next year! Hope you all had a wonderful evening and a magical Christmas tomorrow!

Rachel is 1 Month Old!!

We can't believe it! Where is the time going??? She is doing great and growing like crazy. It is amazing how much she looks like Noah did. She is a good baby - we are so blessed that she is such a sweet little doll.

Santa Baby & Rudolph the Red Nosed....Boy?

Our cuties =)

'Tis The Season To Be Jolly...

Noah and Rachel with Santa Claus =)

Welcome to the World Rachel Elizabeth!

Our newest addition Rachel Elizabeth was born on November 23, 2005. She weighed in at 7lbs 12.8 oz and was 19 3/4 inches long. We are thrilled to have her join our family and are so excited to share her with all of you. She is the love of our lives already, just like her brother Noah!

Big Brother To Be!!!

Noah is going to be a big brother!!!! We had been trying for 10 months when I found I was pregnant again. I was so excited and happy I was literally shaking as I slipped this t-shirt on Noah and sent him out to see his Daddy. Doug got a big smile on his face and I knew he was happy that it had finally happened and that I was so, so, so happy.... and as usual, I got the line: "Are you sure?" . I snapped this quick picture of Noah and ran to put it on our blog. Doug called his parents and told them to go see the new pictures - They called back right away and were very happy for us. Mom was tickled pink for us as well! They all knew how long we had been wanting to give Noah a little brother or sister to love and play with. We are so very excited to share this new little blessing with the rest of our family and the world!