Learning to walk

I've been trying to catch Noah in action for awhile now and finally was able to grab the camera in time to get him learning to walk. I see visions in my near future of having to run after this little guy.

While we are in the process of purchasing a new car seat for Noah, he still loves the infant carrier we have. He thinks it's hilarious that he can crawl into it and rock it back and forth. And I, of course, like the fact that it entertains him for a good five to ten minutes.

At the Hop

Last night I helped out with our Girlfriends at the Hop event for church and my friend, Tess, came along for the poodle skirt fun! I wish I had taken my camera with me as I could have also gotten photos with Lucille Ball and the Fonz!

Noah was so funny. He kept yanking on my skirt before I left the house. And why wouldn't you wonder what this gigantic pink thing is mommy has on?

5:40 p.m.

Waiting for Daddy to come home.

An update

So no new photos to put up. I'm really just too lazy to actually connect the camera to do it. It feels like I've been running around all day. At this moment, I am sitting on the couch resting while I have a happily entertained child watching Baby Einstein and chewing on the DVD package. No, he should not be doing this. Yes, I will go get it from him. And yet I argue with myself. Will it really hurt him? He is quiet right now. Then that little voice in my head comes out, a good mom would go and get it. Okay, okay. So now I'm off to go and take the package out of his little hands (and mouth).

Before I do, an update from his 9 month check up. Not sure why they put the paper on the exam table where he sits. It just gets ripped up and ends up in his mouth where I then have to wrestle with him to get it back out (all while trying to talk to the doctor as if nothing unusual is going on).

Noah is doing great! His iron test came back normal. He is 19.12 lbs and 27.5 inches long. Little baby is slowly becoming a little boy...sigh.

Change

Things are a changin' around here. Our little stinker is 9 months old and has...well...just a bit more hair! Technically I should have posted this two days ago but that seems to be how things are going for me lately. I think I'll catch up with life in the near future. Nine months has flown by and it's been such a joy to get to know our little boy better and see tidbits of who he is going to be. He is so sweet and yet I see that little mischievous side come out in him. He gets this grin when you've caught him doing something that he knows he shouldn't really be doing. You know...that smile that melts your heart despite what he is doing wrong.

Fall is coming. I feel it. I even got the latest Pottery Barn fall catalog to prove it! With the weather cooling down we're looking forward to camping trips coming up and more activities outside. I can tell school has started again as well since our calendars are starting to fill up more with Bible studies, small group, schooling for Lucas and get togethers. I enjoy the relaxation of summer but I also love the routine that fall brings.

I think fall is often a time of reflection for me as well. A time to evaluate life and how we're living it, how we want to change it and goals for the rest of the year. Sounds a little like New Years for some people but the change in seasons really gets me going. I love change.

Marking the end of summer

Since I feel we can't really tell the difference between seasons here according to the weather I have to go by the calendar and its hit September 1st...and time to decorate for fall! This week I'm going to break out the browns, dark greens, oranges and yellows to fill the home. There is just something so romantic to me about fall. I love the thought of curling up under a crocheted blanket to watch a movie with a warm drink in hand...only this year we'll be adding a cuddly little boy to the mix.

For most, the end of summer means winding down the evening walks outside and putting away the picnic blanket until next May. But for us, it means completely the opposite and I'm so looking forward to heading to the park during the day, having friends over for dinners outside and not sweating every time I have to leave my air conditioned home or car.

In the midst of my fall excitement I'm doing a little house cleaning and preparing to consign some baby items at our local mommies sale. I'm hoping to earn some money toward getting Noah what every child needs, a Radio Flyer wagon, just in time for fall! Perhaps an early birthday present for him?

And because every post needs some photos...here you go! One of these days I'll actually be in one to prove I exist.

Nice start to the week

We had a nice Labor Day weekend just lounging around and enjoying some family time. Now it's back to our weekly routine and chores...ugh. Can't we just have one more day off???

You can check out Noah's chompers here. He's definitely learning how to use them! Oh, and ignore the little bumps and bruises on his face. This kid is truly fearless and will try to climb over anything.

The camera flash always throws him off. Look at those baby blues.

Everything goes to the mouth.