Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Finally...an update!

I can't believe our little girl is already a month old. Time has flown and boy has she grown! Yep, I can rhyme. Noah is quite the proud big brother. Just ask him to show you his t-shirt.

He does a great job with Madeline and cries out "sister" or "mon" when he sees her.

Madeline is such a sweetheart and such an easy baby. She definitely has us wrapped around her little finger already. And I don't mind at all.

Noah is also very proud of his trains. It's what we hear about all. day. long. Unless, of course, he takes a break and talks about his cars.

Apparently the play mat can be used for kids of all ages...

LOVE these sock monkey flannel pajamas that some friends gave us. Very cuddly.

I had purchased this outfit for Madeline before she was even born, thinking it would be perfect for Thanksgiving. Well, it was a tad too big but I told Lucas I had to put it on her anyway and at least take a photo. At the rate she's gaining weight, I'd say she'll fit into it next week! Little chunker.

The day after Thanksgiving we got the kids in their pj's, loaded up the car and went with Lucas' parents to ride on the Polar Express. I figured given Noah's love for trains he'd be thrilled to ride on a real one. While Noah did have a good time, I think the lack of an afternoon nap and the fact that we were nearing his bedtime left him in somewhat of a zone for most of the train ride.

The train goes straight to the North Pole to see Santa. Here's Noah staring out the window at all of the Christmas lights.

Unfortunately Noah was still afraid of Santa this year. I think once he catches on that Santa = presents he'll run to sit on his lap.

When Maddie was first born I instantly saw Noah in her face. She's changed so much over this last month and I'm noticing the resemblance less and less. Can't wait to see who she becomes!

Grabbed a photo of our family just before leaving the Polar Express. So happy to be a family of four and are counting our blessings this Thanksgiving.

After my first day home with two kiddos by myself, Lucas took Noah out for an errand and came back with a bouquet of flowers as a thank you for "being a good mommy." Makes my heart happy.

3 comments:

Carrie said...

You can blame Ben for his dislike of Santa :) Cute family ... and fabulous Thanksgiving outfit!!

Shawn and Gretchen Redhage said...

Love the update and all the pictures. You look perfect as a family of 4. :) Noah and Madeline are both such beautiful children. Love you all!
-Gretchen

Amy and the Boys said...

WOW she def has changed! I didn't even try the Santa thing again this year. After you saying that, I was reminded of your pics of Noah last year and I laughed, I loved them ;)