Naughty & Nice...

Naughty...

We went to see Santa last week and Davis started screaming the moment we stepped out of the car! And I mean screaming! He talks a lot about Santa and gets so excited when he sees him on TV or in books- however anytime he sees him in person terror sets in! I didn't force him to see the jolly red man this year because I think it would almost be physically impossible and perhaps scar him for life! However, we did want a picture of Noah with Santa so we went to our local avenue to see the jolly old man. My mom took Davis inside Barnes & Noble and this was the closest Davis would get....

Inside B&N watching from the glass window...Smiling at Noah and I as we waited in line outside...

Nice...

Noah did great with Santa and told him all that he wanted for Christmas!Once we were done Davis was just glad to get as far away as possible!A few pictures of the boys after our adventuresome outing...

A little Something For Your Sweet Tooth...

Noah 6 weeks old... (12lbs. 3 oz)Davis didn't want to be left out of the photo shoot...The Men of the House...
Disclaimer: we are not responsible for any cavities that may have been incurred during this viewing!

Santa Baby...

Christmas card/Birth Announcement Photo Shoot for Noah- 3 weeks old...

Thanksgiving 2009

This cute project Davis made at school! Sadly, these are the only pictures from Thanksgiving '09 that were captured (I guess we were a little bit busy in the kitchen... at least that's my story)! The lack of photos doesn't mean we aren't thankful though! Quite the opposite in fact! I don't know that I've ever felt so blessed! To celebrate this special day both sets of our parents came over and had lunch with us- something that rarely happens, if ever! We should do it again though because it was soooo nice to be able to savor the day with both. In the late afternoon Matt's uncle and his family came over for dessert! Afterwards we went to my grandmother's house to see my mom's side of the family. There was so much food but let me tell you the most popular item to eat up was... Noah! He was passed around like a sack of potatoes but he didn't seem to mind! Davis also received more than his fair share of attention which is pretty spectacular seeing how we are family of 23! All in all, it was a great day.

When asked what Davis was thankful for he commonly said "Mommy, Daddy, & Santa Clause"! Sometimes he would throw in additional family members and my best friend, Rosie! I"m pretty sure the feeling is mutual on everyone's part! We are all so thankful for these young lives who remind us the simplicity of being thankful!

Noah's 2 week Appointment...

Our Internet has recently been out and unfortunately that caused me to get behind in my blogging! I don't even know where to begin.... hmmm.....

A few weeks ago Noah had his two week check up! He got a clean bill of health and the pediatrician stated that there should be no residual side effects from the fluid on his lungs that was present at birth! Yay! Noah ranked in the 75 percentile for his head, body, and weight! So he is perfectly proportionate- I was fascinated by this as this was not our experience with Davis! Noah weighed in @ 9lbs 11oz that day so he remains my big boy!Noah still isn't sleeping through the night but we are working on it! He is starting to smile more and more and every time I see one my heart delights in the little guy! For all of you out there who are wondering if you can love your second born as much as your first... let me assure you, you can. I love both my boys to pieces! God allows your heart to be equally in love with both!

Life with two...

The other day I couldn't find my cellphone! I knew I had last placed it on a small table in our foyer & suspected that Davis had grabbed it! I looked high & low for it- only to find it here...with Noah in his swing! The remote control also ended up tucked up underneath his arm later in the day! Why do older siblings always try to get the younger ones in trouble???????

Pumpkin Patch Pictures....

These pictures were taken right before Halloween at our local church's pumpkin patch! I simply forgot to post them- I guess my hands have been a little bit full these days! Hopefully the delay doesn't diminish the charm!!!

Noah 1 week old...
Davis two years old...

Candy corn hat courtesy of our very own Gigi...Dark hair courtesy of daddy.... Blond hair courtesy of me & my childhood...Cute kids courtesy of one amazing God...