Standing

We got together with some long time friends, John and Sara Vagedes to watch some football. Noah practiced standing and balancing while we were there. It won't be too much longer until this boy of ours is toddling all over the place...

Learning To Walk

Noah loves to push this little walker my mom got him for Christmas all around the house. He will zip up and down the hall with it and we know it won't be too long before he'll be running around on his own!

Meeting Great Grandma & Grandpa Estes

Noah got to meet his Great Grandma and Grandpa Estes on our trip to St.Louis. He had never met his Daddy's grandparents and they were to glad to finally meet him! He did great and was happy to sit in their laps and get loved on. So good to finally see Grandma and Grandpa and have them meet their new great grandson!

The Hornback Family Clan

A quick picture of our extended Hornback family - Doug's parents, Don & Darla; his brother Donny with Dodie & Colin; Doug, myself & Noah - taken at Doug's aunt Gloria Hornback's house in St.Charles, Mo. 2 new Hornbacks joined our clan this past year - Noah & Colin.

Loving Being 'Mama'

If you think I look happy, you'd be right. :)

Happy New Year!

Happy 2004!!!! Wishing you all a blessed year ahead!

Noah's First Christmas!

Merry Christmas!! Look what Santa brought! Doug and I really enjoyed watching Noah (and helping him) open all of his gifts. It was wonderful to see his happy smiles and so special for both of us. We spent the day together - the best way to be, playing with Noah and relaxing. Later in the day after dinner we all loaded up in the porsche for a ride to go see all the Christmas lights. We turned Noah around so that he might be able to see out the window. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and enjoyed being with their loved ones. Although we weren't able to be with all of our family, it has been a special one for us.

Christmas Eve Cookies!

Noah got first dibs on Santa's cookies this year - He didn't hesitate either! He dug right into the plate of Christmas cookies and didn't take just one. He would taste one cookie and go for another one. So funny and cute to watch! Loved his reaction and how much he seemed to enjoy those cookies. We set him next to the tree to get a couple of quick pictures of him on Christmas Eve. Also a little earlier in the evening we let him unwrap one present - I was always allowed to unwrap one present on Christmas Eve when I was little because I was so excited about the presents. Noah unwrapped a squishy red fire truck from Uncle Chris and Aunt Chrissy. He loved it! Thanks guys! It was a great night and before we put Noah to bed, we read The Night Before Christmas to him. Hoping to make a lot of sweet traditions for our little family.

Our Christmas Tree

I think we're ready for Christmas!!

Christmas Present From Mamaw

Noah got to open his Christmas present from Mamaw a little early - She wanted him to go ahead and have it and be able to enjoy it. He wasn't too sure what to do at first, but once the paper started ripping, he seemed to get the hang of it. He was pleased to find a Parent's wooden push and go walker that he could hold onto and walk behind. The compartments had soft cloth, rubber and wooden blocks for him to play with also. He started toddling around the house with it as soon as we had it put together. So cute! Thanks Mamaw!

Bad Santa

Doug always said Noah looked 'grinchy' in this picture.... Love it!

Snuggles With Mama

I love snuggles with this little guy - every chance I get! Love him so, so, so much!