Yes, yes we are. I'm just being a very bad blogger. I keep thinking about updating, but then my short attention span is onto something new. So here I am, feeling very guilty and ready to update everyone with the happenings of the past 2 months.
Can you believe Noah is just a little over a week from being 18 months old? Holy cow! My little Bear is 18 months old. He is the perfect example of a toddler, getting into everything, learning something new and fascinating every day and keeping Bri and I on our toes. Every day we have something new to laugh at. Tonight, it was Noah attempting to pull his diaper off while Bri was cooking, but all he really did was give himself a nice little plumber's crack. Classic.
Hondo is his constant jungle gym. Noah uses him as a step stool to jump onto the couch and chairs. Hondo doesn't mind at all and when he is done playing with Noah, he just walks away. Good pooch loves him some Noah. Now, the cats on the other hand are not huge fans of Noah. The run at the site of him. Maybe because Noah thinks they are awesome pillows.
I've been on a knitting break for the past few weeks and a reading binge. I started reading the Twilight Saga and I was not able to put the books down until I read all four. I know they are meant for teenagers, but I really loved them and I think everyone should read them. Adult, teen, whatever. So, here is my PSA....if you haven't read Twilight, go out and get it. You'll love it :-) Now maybe I can pick my knitting back up. Of course, only for a short time until I am ready to read the saga again...in a few weeks. Told you, addicted!
I would like to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers from Grandma Larkin. She lived a long life and was blessed to have 4 strong sons, 6 grandsons and 2 great-grandchildren. We all have our special fond memories to carry with us.
I do promise that I will update sooner. I have to, since I'm not adding any pictures to this post.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
We're still here!
Yes, I've been a bit of a slacker for the last month and some change....ok, maybe a little longer than that.
Here I am ready to update, it might be a short one though, I am trying to speed through it while Noah is napping. Poor guy is not feeling well and is keeping me a bit busy this week. I just want to take all his hurt away.
So what has happened over the last month? Well, Noah is getting faster, decided he didn't like the gate between the dining room and kitchen, so he got rid of it (story to follow), Brian has been here, there and everywhere, I have gotten faster at knitting and I am actually in the middle of finally making something for myself! I think that is a pretty good basic idea of what is going on.
The gate. Noah liked to kind of hang on the gate and play. We knew it would be a matter of time before it would fall. Well, last week Noah and Gate decided they had enough of each other and Gate fell on Noah. Poor guy, it was a rough one. And I felt terrible since I was in the middle of cooking and missed what was going on until I heard the crash. Noah seems much happier now that it is gone. He has an extra 10 feet to run and well, lets be honest, that is a lot in this house. So far he is pretty good at staying out of the dog and cat food, so as long as he keeps that up, we might just remain gateless.
One morning last week, Noah did the sweetest thing when he woke up. I was rocking him and we were getting our cuddle time in before his feet hit the floor and he was running for the day. I asked him for a Good Morning kiss and he kissed me and then pat my head. I always pat his head and push his hair back after I kiss him. It was so sweet. I had to put it in the baby book, I can't forget these sweet moments.
we had a beautiful day yesterday, so we walked to the park and played for a bit. I'm glad we went, because today it is in the 30s and is overcast and a bit rainy outside. What a change, 60s one day, 30s the next. And I wonder why Noah is sick....
Hope everyone is doing well. Please send up a prayer for me Memaw and Brian's Grandma.
Here I am ready to update, it might be a short one though, I am trying to speed through it while Noah is napping. Poor guy is not feeling well and is keeping me a bit busy this week. I just want to take all his hurt away.
So what has happened over the last month? Well, Noah is getting faster, decided he didn't like the gate between the dining room and kitchen, so he got rid of it (story to follow), Brian has been here, there and everywhere, I have gotten faster at knitting and I am actually in the middle of finally making something for myself! I think that is a pretty good basic idea of what is going on.
The gate. Noah liked to kind of hang on the gate and play. We knew it would be a matter of time before it would fall. Well, last week Noah and Gate decided they had enough of each other and Gate fell on Noah. Poor guy, it was a rough one. And I felt terrible since I was in the middle of cooking and missed what was going on until I heard the crash. Noah seems much happier now that it is gone. He has an extra 10 feet to run and well, lets be honest, that is a lot in this house. So far he is pretty good at staying out of the dog and cat food, so as long as he keeps that up, we might just remain gateless.
One morning last week, Noah did the sweetest thing when he woke up. I was rocking him and we were getting our cuddle time in before his feet hit the floor and he was running for the day. I asked him for a Good Morning kiss and he kissed me and then pat my head. I always pat his head and push his hair back after I kiss him. It was so sweet. I had to put it in the baby book, I can't forget these sweet moments.
we had a beautiful day yesterday, so we walked to the park and played for a bit. I'm glad we went, because today it is in the 30s and is overcast and a bit rainy outside. What a change, 60s one day, 30s the next. And I wonder why Noah is sick....
Hope everyone is doing well. Please send up a prayer for me Memaw and Brian's Grandma.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas!
I hope you were all blessed with a wonderful Christmas spent with your family and friends. We've had a few whirlwind weeks, but isn't that what the holidays are all about? We are now trying to have a few lazy-ish days, catch up on the extra laundry pile and get back at it. Celebrating the birth of Jesus is all worth a little extra mess around the house.
Noah has finally cut those pesky molars that have been taunting him. Well, at least 2 of them, one is still just under the surface and the 4th still seems a few weeks off. I am so glad they finally popped through. Poor guy was having a rough couple of weeks with those puppies sitting there. He is an adventurous little boy and always into something. He loves to test Brian and me....look at something, get the "no thank you" from us and then go to grab it. Always testing the limits. Phones are by far the most awesome toy ever and I have no clue why we buy him anything else. Of course, it is not a working device, he wants nothing to do with it. I swear, he knows when I give him the cordless phone with a dead battery. At the moment, our old cell phones that still beep seem to be working, I know only a matter of time before he figures that trick out. HA HA HA
Brian has been off of work for the past week and will be home for the next week as well. It is great having him home during the day. I love sitting back and watching him play with Noah. And of course Noah just can't get enough of his daddy...those two are two peas in a pod. And to much disappointment, Brian has passed on his pacing ways to Noah. When he is "talking" on his phone, he walks back and forth on the hearth. Oh. My. I don't like the pacing trend and I am surrounded by pacers.
We had a wonderful Christmas. Noah actually slept in a little bit so I guess that was his gift to Brian and me. He played with his gifts from Brian, Santa and me and then we were off on our way of visiting family. Mom had a wonderful breakfast for us, then we went to Memaw and Pepaw's for lunch. Unfortunately, Memaw wasn't feeling well, so she wasn't able to make it downstairs with everyone. We just want her feeling better and are praying hard for her. After we opened gifts at Meeps and Peeps, we went up to say goodbye to them. Memaw was having her nebulizer treatment and Pepaw was sitting next to her on the bed just holding her hand. It is hard to explain how powerful that was to me. I know they love each other dearly, but seeing them holding hands like that was just wonderful. Fifty-two years of marriage and still holding hands, such a simply gesture to show your support, love and feelings.
Tomorrow, we are off to Maryland for a quick trip to celebrate Christmas and Patty's birthday. Brian's Grandma really needs some prayers too. So, please remember to add her to your prayers please.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year and may 2009 be filled with much joy and happiness. Much love!
Checking out his loot from Santa
Christmas Eve dinner
Enjoying his quad from Uncle Jason and Aunt Hannah
Noah has finally cut those pesky molars that have been taunting him. Well, at least 2 of them, one is still just under the surface and the 4th still seems a few weeks off. I am so glad they finally popped through. Poor guy was having a rough couple of weeks with those puppies sitting there. He is an adventurous little boy and always into something. He loves to test Brian and me....look at something, get the "no thank you" from us and then go to grab it. Always testing the limits. Phones are by far the most awesome toy ever and I have no clue why we buy him anything else. Of course, it is not a working device, he wants nothing to do with it. I swear, he knows when I give him the cordless phone with a dead battery. At the moment, our old cell phones that still beep seem to be working, I know only a matter of time before he figures that trick out. HA HA HA
Brian has been off of work for the past week and will be home for the next week as well. It is great having him home during the day. I love sitting back and watching him play with Noah. And of course Noah just can't get enough of his daddy...those two are two peas in a pod. And to much disappointment, Brian has passed on his pacing ways to Noah. When he is "talking" on his phone, he walks back and forth on the hearth. Oh. My. I don't like the pacing trend and I am surrounded by pacers.
We had a wonderful Christmas. Noah actually slept in a little bit so I guess that was his gift to Brian and me. He played with his gifts from Brian, Santa and me and then we were off on our way of visiting family. Mom had a wonderful breakfast for us, then we went to Memaw and Pepaw's for lunch. Unfortunately, Memaw wasn't feeling well, so she wasn't able to make it downstairs with everyone. We just want her feeling better and are praying hard for her. After we opened gifts at Meeps and Peeps, we went up to say goodbye to them. Memaw was having her nebulizer treatment and Pepaw was sitting next to her on the bed just holding her hand. It is hard to explain how powerful that was to me. I know they love each other dearly, but seeing them holding hands like that was just wonderful. Fifty-two years of marriage and still holding hands, such a simply gesture to show your support, love and feelings.
Tomorrow, we are off to Maryland for a quick trip to celebrate Christmas and Patty's birthday. Brian's Grandma really needs some prayers too. So, please remember to add her to your prayers please.
Wishing you all a Happy New Year and may 2009 be filled with much joy and happiness. Much love!
Checking out his loot from Santa
Christmas Eve dinner
Enjoying his quad from Uncle Jason and Aunt Hannah
Monday, December 8, 2008
December, really?
Oh my word! Where have I been hiding? Where has time gone?
Bri was gone, Noah and I stayed busy trying to make time fly. Thanksgiving came and went. I know the older you get and once you start having babies, the faster time goes, but this is just crazy! I can't keep up. Maybe it would help if we had a napper of a son. ha ha
So, Brian came home from his trip. Noah would kiss his picture while he was gone and toward the end of his trip, you could really tell Noah was missing his daddy. He would try and get as much attention from men around him as possible. He needed extra hugs from Grandpa. When we picked Bri up, Noah gave him a look for a minute (he was super tired and in the back seat) and then smiled. Noah just listened to us talking the whole drive home and once we walked into the house, Noah would not let Brian put him down or go far from his sight. That just made Bri's heart swell. Mine too. For days all Noah wanted was Daddy. It really was wonderful.
We spent Thanksgiving in MD. We all enjoyed eating all the fattening foods and just being full and happy. I am still dreaming of Jen's sweet potato casserole. So guilty and delicious. Andy taught Noah how to use the heavy bag and the speed bag, so then N. spent the time walking up to the heavy bag, hitting it and yelling "boom. boom". That didn't get old, I know Andy can't wait until Noah actually knows what he is doing and can teach him all his martial arts moves. Andy also taught Bri how to ride a motorcycle. They went for a ride together through the neighborhood in the freezing cold weather. Boys and their toys....
Our friends Jason and Hannah have a new pooch, Reba, so Hondo finally got to meet her. Hopefully their meeting will help Hondo remember that Jason and Hannah are our friends. You'd think after seeing them at least once a week for the past 6 months he would get that, but, this is my wonderful Hondo Bondo we are talking about. ha. Poor guys is just so nervous.
Sorry to break it to you all, but no pictures this time. I promise to get them up in a few days. But right now, I want to sit back and enjoy watching A Charlie Brown Christmas :-)
Bri was gone, Noah and I stayed busy trying to make time fly. Thanksgiving came and went. I know the older you get and once you start having babies, the faster time goes, but this is just crazy! I can't keep up. Maybe it would help if we had a napper of a son. ha ha
So, Brian came home from his trip. Noah would kiss his picture while he was gone and toward the end of his trip, you could really tell Noah was missing his daddy. He would try and get as much attention from men around him as possible. He needed extra hugs from Grandpa. When we picked Bri up, Noah gave him a look for a minute (he was super tired and in the back seat) and then smiled. Noah just listened to us talking the whole drive home and once we walked into the house, Noah would not let Brian put him down or go far from his sight. That just made Bri's heart swell. Mine too. For days all Noah wanted was Daddy. It really was wonderful.
We spent Thanksgiving in MD. We all enjoyed eating all the fattening foods and just being full and happy. I am still dreaming of Jen's sweet potato casserole. So guilty and delicious. Andy taught Noah how to use the heavy bag and the speed bag, so then N. spent the time walking up to the heavy bag, hitting it and yelling "boom. boom". That didn't get old, I know Andy can't wait until Noah actually knows what he is doing and can teach him all his martial arts moves. Andy also taught Bri how to ride a motorcycle. They went for a ride together through the neighborhood in the freezing cold weather. Boys and their toys....
Our friends Jason and Hannah have a new pooch, Reba, so Hondo finally got to meet her. Hopefully their meeting will help Hondo remember that Jason and Hannah are our friends. You'd think after seeing them at least once a week for the past 6 months he would get that, but, this is my wonderful Hondo Bondo we are talking about. ha. Poor guys is just so nervous.
Sorry to break it to you all, but no pictures this time. I promise to get them up in a few days. But right now, I want to sit back and enjoy watching A Charlie Brown Christmas :-)
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Holy cow, where has the time gone? Sorry it has been so long since I've updated. I've been a little busy chasing Noah around the house and trying to keep busy while we are done one member of the house.
Brian is going to be in for a shock when he gets home. Noah is practically running around the house, saying much more and has just changed so much. I need to remember not to yell at Hondo. If Hondo starts barking, Noah will yell at him, repeating my bad habits. OOPS, big time!! He loves to say "dooo" and "doo doo". The second of which, I am not sure if it is supposed to be "dog dog" or Hondo. Either way, I love it. Oh and he refers to Bryce and Buster as dogs too. HA HA
I am actually getting somewhere with my knitting now. I am *almost* finished with the pair of pants I started with. I keep stopping them to work on other projects in between. I must be getting tired of looking at the same yarn.
Hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We'll be enjoying the holiday in MD with Brian's family. It will be nice having Noah actually be able to participate in the day this year. Last year, he slept in his swing while Brian and I ate....we didn't want him to be, but at that point, didn't want to wake our 6 week old baby either.
Hope everyone is doing well! Much love from us all!
First ride forward facing
Playing with Sammy in the toy basket
Brian is going to be in for a shock when he gets home. Noah is practically running around the house, saying much more and has just changed so much. I need to remember not to yell at Hondo. If Hondo starts barking, Noah will yell at him, repeating my bad habits. OOPS, big time!! He loves to say "dooo" and "doo doo". The second of which, I am not sure if it is supposed to be "dog dog" or Hondo. Either way, I love it. Oh and he refers to Bryce and Buster as dogs too. HA HA
I am actually getting somewhere with my knitting now. I am *almost* finished with the pair of pants I started with. I keep stopping them to work on other projects in between. I must be getting tired of looking at the same yarn.
Hard to believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner. We'll be enjoying the holiday in MD with Brian's family. It will be nice having Noah actually be able to participate in the day this year. Last year, he slept in his swing while Brian and I ate....we didn't want him to be, but at that point, didn't want to wake our 6 week old baby either.
Hope everyone is doing well! Much love from us all!
First ride forward facing
Playing with Sammy in the toy basket
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Party pics
I figure it might be time to finally add some pictures from the birthday party.
Noah is still trying to master the art of walking. He is doing really well considering he just started. He is having fun trying to take off fast and then crashing into the ground and trying again. He is always keeping us on our toes and we are always cracking up at this house. Fun times around here, that is for sure.
Noah is still trying to master the art of walking. He is doing really well considering he just started. He is having fun trying to take off fast and then crashing into the ground and trying again. He is always keeping us on our toes and we are always cracking up at this house. Fun times around here, that is for sure.
Monday, October 13, 2008
We have a walker!
Ladies and Gents, Noah is walking! For a few weeks, we could get him to take one or two steps before he would crash and burn (well, start crawling). We started to leave him alone and let him move at his own pace, he wasn't too fond of B and I picking him up and trying to get him to stand and walk all the time, well starting last week, he would take 1-2 on his own and as of last night, he is taking sequences of steps all by himself!!! It is so awesome to watch and I know we are in big trouble now. Unless he is in a hurry, he already seems to prefer walking. I'll try and catch a video of it for you all soon.
We had Noah's birthday party Saturday, what a great time! Noah did wonderfully, especially considering how tired he was and how many people wanted to see him. We've got quite the little trooper. He was blessed with lots of new toys to fill our home, I'm sure he'll be busy discovering them all for at least a week before he is back wanting to play in the tupperware. HA!
We had a wonderful day with beautiful weather. I am guessing we had about 40-45 people at Mom's for the occasion, many from out of town. We are very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
After the party, Brian's brother and sister in law stayed with us for the night. Noah and our niece got to have lots of playtime the next morning, I just love seeing the two of them together. I hope we'll be able to get them together more often.
I'll wrap up with a hilarious video of Noah laughing at Hondo
We had Noah's birthday party Saturday, what a great time! Noah did wonderfully, especially considering how tired he was and how many people wanted to see him. We've got quite the little trooper. He was blessed with lots of new toys to fill our home, I'm sure he'll be busy discovering them all for at least a week before he is back wanting to play in the tupperware. HA!
We had a wonderful day with beautiful weather. I am guessing we had about 40-45 people at Mom's for the occasion, many from out of town. We are very blessed to have such wonderful family and friends.
After the party, Brian's brother and sister in law stayed with us for the night. Noah and our niece got to have lots of playtime the next morning, I just love seeing the two of them together. I hope we'll be able to get them together more often.
I'll wrap up with a hilarious video of Noah laughing at Hondo
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