The Kiddos

Noah (2 years - 11 months) discovered the little bridge out back one night & wanted me to get out the camera...Norah got in on the action, too. And, so begins the out-takes:This picture makes Noah look so big, compared to Lil'Miss.Take #32 or so...Noah said, "I'll stand here because I am big!"Norah's turn.11-months old -- I'll be 1 on July 15th!!!We lost her interest...

Jeff's 31st!

June 16th Jeff turned 31. We had my family over & celebrated. Noah was really into celebrating daddy's birthday this year.Helping unwrap the presents.In true Norah fashion - she put the wrapping paper on her head. She LOVES putting things on her head, she cracks us up.

Cake Makin'

Noah helped make Jeff's birthday cake - he did a great job...licking the beaters.

More Gator

Hope none of you get bored looking at Gator pictures - it's the thing to do at our house.Noah's pretty delighted that he can drive his sister around.Driving around the yard...

I know I'm biased - but: they're just too cute.

Growth

It's always amazing to watch our garden grow.

Typical Eve

After dinner, nearly every night we go outside with the kiddos. Norah was taking her turn with the lawnmower.Until Noah says, "My turn" - his version of "sharing." Basically, he calls "my turn" whenever he wants what he sees Norah found. Off he goes & Norah scoots into the garage to see what else she can get her hands on.Then, Noah runs around, around, and around.And around some more. I have no idea how he has SO much constant energy!Take a breather - for just a few seconds...until he asks if he can take a shower (another favorite activity) and have a snack!

Keepin' Up

Norah, too, has grown to love being outside. These pictures were taken back on June 1st...so she's just shy of 11 months...and walking like a pro most of the time. She just has to remember to slow down! Wait for me!!

Kite Flying

When we give the Gator a break, Noah also enjoys flying his kite.

Nightly Drive

As now it the custom - Noah drives his Gator every night - often going way up back with Jeff.Noah loads the back up of Gator up with whatever he finds: this evening he found several rocks that he wanted to place around the garden.Happy as a clam.Norah and I often walk up back to meet the boys. Lil'Miss sure is inquisitive - and wants so badly to sit next to her big brother. Noah's telling her, "And this here is the horn!""Like this," Norah says...Ready to head off the hill & back towards the house...
The end.

Gator

My mom's cousin (who also happens to work with Jeff) - was selling this Gator that we bought for Noah. He is IN LOVE with this thing. After his shower, he just had to go back outside to ride it one more time (notice the pajamas). Here he is putting the key in...One happy boy!Jeff had to initially help him drive it - but Noah's been doing great! He'd live on the thing if we'd let him.

Norah's Dedication May 17th, 2009

We did Norah's baby dedication back on May 17th - when she was just a few days past her 10-month mark. What a privilege it is to have our daughter dedicated in the church - with both Jeff & my family there to support us, as well as our wonderful church family. Norah did great - no tears at all - just some from both mommy & daddy!We love our Pastor - and are certain Norah will grow up to love him, too. But, more importantly, our prayer for you, Lil'Miss, is that you will grow to love our Lord & to serve Him wholeheartedly.