Little shoes

We had a birthday party to go to at the park this morning and knowing that Noah would be walking around in the wet grass, I decided to head to the store to get him his first real pair of shoes. There is just something about little children's shoes that makes you want to squish them and buy them in every color and style. I did stick to buying just one pair. They were an expensive pair. More than anyone should normally pay for a growing boy...but there is something about firsts that make me bypass my knowledge of saving money and go for what I really want. I convince myself that it's a one-time thing and the memories will be worth it! And they usually are. He will, however, be wearing them until his little toes are poking out the top.

And pay no attention to the big boy shoes that are in need of some severe buffing...

A bucket full of toys

I turned around for literally one second and this is what I found when I looked back...

And this is when he noticed I discovered his secret...

And this is him realizing he needs to find a way out...

He was so quiet I have no idea how he managed to get in there without falling in. And then, I saw him do it again. Such a smart little guy.

Party for the Birthday Boy!

Thought I'd share a few highlights from Noah's party this past weekend.

Noah and his friend Joshua playing with the train. Joshua is all about trains so I'm sure Noah will be hooked in no time!

First sugar experience...


He wasn't overly interested. However, later he did have a bite of a sugar cookie and he loved that. He started chasing me around for more.

Some of the party people to prove they exist!



We had picked up an outdoor playground set for Noah that very morning. It was a huge hit with some of the older kids!

Noah wears me out picking him up from the bottom of the slide and bringing him back to the top to go again.


Noah didn't take too well to Santa. Maybe next year...

Of course Noah didn't completely understand presents but I thought this was a great photo to show his excitement after opening one!


And we did the ceremonial turning of the car seat! Noah loves sitting forward and getting to watch the world go by.

Wanna see more of the party decorations? Head over to my other site. Don't you love how I make you work for it?!?

At 11:52 a.m.

One year ago Noah David came crying into the world. And our world would never be the same again.

Noah: Comfort; rest; quiet. We didn't necessarily choose the name Noah because of any specific reason. Lucas is more of a traditional name guy...me, I like a little more original. Well, after several vetoes on each side (and if you've seen a particular Friends episode you should get a chuckle here), Noah stuck. I do love the meaning of his name. And while the poor boy gets referred to from other kids as Noah..."like Noah and the Ark?" I love the fact that Noah from the Bible was such a wonderful and obedient man of God. A role model I don't mind if Noah looks up to.

David: Beloved or friend. The name David flows throughout both sides of our families so it was a more obvious and meaningful choice. It is Lucas' middle name and father's name as well as my brother's middle name and nephews middle name. (Did you catch all of that?) Seemed fitting to continue it on.

We've been so blessed by this past year and the experience of watching our little one learn and grow is like none other.

Thank you, Lord, for all that you have given to us. For bringing Noah into our lives and for trusting in us to raise him to honor and glorify You.

And thank you family and friends who have loved on us and Noah this past year. Served up countless prayers on our behalf and look forward to "doing life" with us as we continue our journey.

I promise more fun posts to follow of Noah's festivities...and they won't be as sappy as this one! And just in case you didn't notice how relatively clean Noah stayed in the above photos, the only little piece of icing that made it to his mouth was from Lucas and I trying to urge him to take a bite. He wasn't interested.

And a HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to Uncle Micah who Noah lovingly shares his special day with!

I feel the same way kid...

I have loads of birthday party photos to share, but while I'm getting those ready I thought I'd show you the end result of our day. What a great day.

Great Grandpa and Oma come to visit

I'm way overdo on a post and have some fun photos to share with our latest life happenings. Great Grandpa and Noah's Oma came to visit a week ago. Noah loved spending time with them and getting lots of hugs and kisses.

We also got to open a couple of early birthday presents.


Noah loves to swing high!



Teaching Oma how to read...

Four generations.

He's a walkin'

Well...since it's been a little bit since I've last posted, I first need to send a congratulations to Micah and Amy on the birth of our new nephew, Gabriel. He was born November 30th. We're thrilled to get to meet him over Christmas.

And on the Noah news front...he is now walking. We, of course, have the walking along with the falling but he's getting better. He's coming up on a year old and suddenly I have memories coming back to me of when he would just eat, poop and sleep. Those memories come back to me while I'm chasing him around like a crazy woman.

And a couple more photos just because it's been so long. If you look closely you can see he has some more hair coming in on that bald head of his.

Such a sweet face and yet you know he is up to something.

A message from the crafty side

I have an exciting announcement over at my other blog. Make sure to check it out!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our lazy day Thanksgiving began with playing in our pj's...

Grins from ear to ear

Talking time with daddy

A walk around the block


And picking up the mail with mommy (it had been three days!)

Oh how much we have to be thankful for!

Happy Friday

Where to now Mr. Noah?

If I was a betting gal, I would have bet that upon putting Noah into his shiny new wagon he would have stayed sitting for oh...30 seconds before attempting to wiggle his way out of the seat belt to stand. And if I was a betting gal, I would have been 100 percent wrong. He LOVES being pulled in his new ride and might have stayed sitting in it all day if given the chance. We're going to have to teach him to start tipping the driver though.

Totally relaxed and carefree. Just as little boys should be.

Puppy love

We had a great Halloween celebrating with friends and walking around their neighborhood. Noah was dressed as a puppy, however the torso of the costume was too short and we couldn't get the hood on.

Carrie to the rescue though! She just happened to have some puppy ears to put on.


Some of us even got to ride on Thomas' train! Toot! Toot! Joshua and Eli were great train engineers...or "engines" as Joshua called them.

And here's the whole Bost clan.

Friends, Kenton and Abby, got to join us for the trek as well. Kenton is not pictured...I think he's off scaring some kids.

On our way home...it's way past bedtime.

Chillin' with the boys. We had to hurry and take the photo as Eli was starting to get his late night snack from the plant soil.