Mr. Grouchy Pants

It's hard to be happy all the time.

More Mr. Grouchy Pants here.

Our Special Girl

This is our sunbathing beauty Charlotte - Noah's cousin is quite the little lady. I could just eat her up, she's so super cute.

Mommy and Noah

Three Year Anniversary

Daniel and I celebrated our three year anniversary with dinner at PF Cheng's and dessert at Cheesecake Factory. Grammy was kind enough to babysit and Noah gave her a run for her money by flipping out when he realized Mommy was not around.

I'm so thankful to be married to Daniel - he is the most considerate and kind person that I know. God has given me so much more than I deserve.

Three Months Old

Three Months Old

At three months Noah is very interactive - he "talks" with us often and likes to study his toys. He has a soft barnyard set with a cow, chicken and pig that live in a barn - he enjoys staring down these animals. He sleeps for longer periods at night frequently, but still often wakes for a 2 or 3 am feeding. During the day he eats every 2 1/2 to 3 hours and has no problem expressing himself when hungry. Noah is very attached to Mommy and always prefers to be in eye shot of us to being alone. He takes longer afternoon naps in the swing, although the length of daytime naps varies from 30 minutes to several hours. We love to watch him smile and laugh.

Noah and Grandpap

Noah and Grandpap watching TV.

Noah and Grammy

Sunny Day, Sunny Smile

It finally stopped raining in Virginia - here are pictures from a sunny day in Grammy's yard.

Buddies

Noah's buddy Ethan Howell visited us several weeks ago, not that they were at all aware of each other. Ethan's daddy was the best man in our wedding, Justin Howell.

Mothers Day: Noah Didn't Get the Memo

On Mother's Day, babies are not permitted to do the following things:

-have a cold
-cry
-shoot green poop out the top of their diapers
-projectile vomit into Mommy's face
-cry
-wear out the batteries on their swings
-leak and/or hurl snot from their noses
-cry
-keep Mommy awake the night before Mother's Day

Unfortunately, Noah is a baby and cannot read this list. We will try again next year.

Noah Slideshow

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Falling Asleep: The Epic Journey

Yes, this video is long - and to most it will be boring. But the grandmas will like it.

Double Leg Kick Sneeze - Hiyaa!

High Chair

Noah sat in his high chair for the first time today while Daniel and I made brownies in the kitchen. What a big boy!

Welcome Ethan Robert

Our dear friends Jake and Melissa welcomed Ethan Robert at 10:08 am on May 3rd, 2008. Ethan weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 21 inches long.

Praise God for a healthy baby and Mommy!

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Welcome Ethan Robert

Little Rascal

This is our nephew Jack. He's what you might call a rascal. I know that whenever my sister tells me that Jack has gotten into some trouble I will wind up on the floor, doubled over in laughter. According to Jack, all this trouble is actually caused by a new imaginary friend known to us only as "the brown boy." I'm proud that my nephew is open to such imaginary friend diversity at such a young age.

Carolyn's Birthday

Thanks to all who sent me such warm birthday wishes! I had a wonderful day - Noah and I went to the movies in the morning. Then I got a massage in the afternoon while Daniel babysat. The evening was spent with Grandma Lola and Grandpa Abby. Daniel's mother is a wonderful cook - it's always a treat to eat with them. The day was topped off with my FAVORITE dessert - Laura's flan...I believe that flan is the closest I will get to heaven here on earth.