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.

Look Who's Walking!

April 19th, Norah decided it was time to start walking. Now, I always thought that 10-months was YOUNG to start walking - when others would say "Oh my baby walked at 9 months or 10 months!" But, alas, Norah - at 10 months, is indeed - walking! It took her awhile to get use to the grass, but now she's loving it & there's no stopping her.I love the feel of fresh-mowed grass!

Lil'Miss

Often while the boys are out tinkering in the yard, Norah & I run the errands. She was having a good time playing with her feet while sitting in her car seat, waiting for me.

Wet

Jeff started to string the hose out so he could water the gardens - this always amuses Noah. "Hmm, I might as well take a drink."This picture makes me laugh everytime I look at it:Noah was initially a little disgruntled that he got all wet:Next thing we know: Noah solved the problem & took his wet shorts off. (side note: YAY - Noah's been potty-trained since April 20th and loves wearing big-boy undies!)Nothing stops Noah - he'll take off his wet shorts & hop right back on the tractor.And Lil'Miss, she just plays with her toes & takes it all in...

'09 Gardens

Noah, Jeff's right-hand man, was busy helping get the gardens ready for the plants.Our largest garden, tilled.This year we decided to do a garden specifically for our tomatoes: Romas, Cherry, Beefers, Big Boy, and Jellybean:Planted.

Thomas the Toad, Returns

Noah discovered that our little toad, Thomas, had returned..."HOP, Thomas!" Noah kept shouting!Jeff told Norah that she'd have to kiss a lot of toads before she found her prince. She wanted nothing to do with it!

Iris

Loving our gardens!

Ah, New Bathroom How We Love You

Back in April you may remember this: click here. (you'll have to scroll down some)
Our bathroom has since been finished & we are loving it. It just may have been worth this mess:And this:The shower getting framed in:New sinkAnd new fixtures

My chocolate towels that I couldn't wait for:Our gnome snuck into the shower: singing his heart out!

Having a seat in the shower makes it wonderful to shave your legs!

And there, you have it!

Noah's 1st Love

Noah just loves Daddy's tractor. Rain or shine, Noah wants to be outside & on the tractor. He cracks us up, because then he says, "Mama, take picture of me on tractor!" They'll be A LOT of these pictures over the summer, I'm sure!

Mud

Again, if there is dirt or mud somewhere - Noah will find it. Sometimes I think Mr. Magoo belongs on a farm, he's such an outdoorsy boy! We may have to send him your way, Laura!He was pretty proud of himself, then said, "I take shower?!" Yes, Noah - into the shower you go

Greenhouse

Jeff's been busy once again in the greenhouse. With our annual garage sale coming up - Jeff wanted to go "Bigger & better" this year with selling his plants. Roma's, beefers, and cherry tomatoes... Good thing we (and our parents) eat a lot of yogurt - it's perfect for selling plants! He also has started gourds, Casper pumpkins, "normal" pumpkins, zucchinis, yellow squash, goose neck gourds, corn, you name it - we've got it. Soon - to the garden!

10 Months - May 15th

Wow, 10 months. I feel (probably) like every other parent who watches their children grow up way too fast. It's just so fun; everyday is something new. I often refer to Lil'Miss as my "koala bear" as she likes to be on my hip - or at least where I am. Some days, yes, it's tiring - but I love it - What was life ever like before Norah (and Noah!)?Almost walking - so hard to believe - she tries to keep right up w/ Mr. Noah.Watching traffic go by...Hmm, I think I felt a bugI love the wisp!I know - I could eat her right up!YAWN! "Mom, are we done yet?!"

Noah-isms

Noah's doing a great job on getting potty-trained. While I'm at work, he sometimes calls me to "report" his bathroom activity.
This morning he called me & says,
"Hi Mama - I go water & poopy!"

I love it - he calls #1 "going water!"

Smart kid.