We know what we're getting for Christmas....

...a NEW BABY!!!!

We're excited to share the news that we are expecting another baby! The due date is Christmas. We're still a little in shock but also very excited.

To answer some common questions:

--Noah and the new baby will be 18 months apart.

--We're going to find out the sex this time. (I'm thinking girl as this pregnancy has been totally different then my first.)

--No medical intervention required this time around. God had plans beyond our imagination.

--I'm 15 weeks already. It seems to be flying by....but probably because we didn't know I was pregnant until 8 weeks in.

And then he was one....

June 6, 2008--11:55am--our lives were changed forever.




Noah,

I'm so glad that the Lord blessed your daddy and I with the priviledge of being your parents. You were worth the wait.



You've grown from a little tiny thing to a big boy. You're walking on your own. You're babbling all the time. You love to point at things and laugh when we tell you what they are.

You love the little school you go to and are so happy to see your little friends there. You run to mommy with a big smile when I pick you up though!! (I try to ignore the fact that you say Da-da-da as you are running to me.)

You are a champion eater and will try anything we put in front of you. Some of your favorites include Goldfish graham crackers and chicken nuggets.

You have changed our lives for the better. We can't wait to see what the next year (and years after) will hold for you.

We do know that there is tons of fun headed our way. You love to laugh and wrestle with daddy. You also love to chase Monty....which Monty has really mixed feelings about.

We pray for you everyday that God will use your life for His glory. You are our silly monkey. Daddy and I love you so much.

Love, Mommy

(That's right Ma-ma. You can say it! Come on!)

Happy Birthday, Noah!!!

Noah celebrated his first birthday on June 6. My feelings went back and forth between "it's ALREADY been a year?" and "it's ONLY been a year?" It is hard to remember what day to day life was like back before our little guy came along.

We had a small family party at my mom and dad's house. The theme was "Hole in 1!" My sister made Noah an oversized personal cupcake decorated to go with our golf theme. She also made regular cupcakes for everyone else and decorated them to look like golf balls. It was perfect because in true one year old fashion the party was really all about our little guy making a big mess.

Noah thought he was such a big deal as everyone crowded around him to watch him dig in!

Nannie and Poppy

Gigi and Kippy came from Houston for the weekend.

Noah's great grandfather, Jogie, was visiting from New Jersey for the big event.

Uncle Mark and Aunt Ya-ya--the amazing cake maker.

Mom and Dad

Aunt Hailey and Uncle Jason

Delicious!

Messy!

Would you like a taste?

One year ago today....

....our lives were about to change forever!!!

(I'm way behind on blogging. Hopefully I'll get around to catch up the blog now that school is done. However, this post couldn't wait....)

Some random cuteness....

....I can't believe he's almost one!!

Spaghetti is delicious and messy!!


He's learning to climb!!

Sometimes bed head is really sad

This was a sign that it was time to transition from the baby bath tub to just the regular tub.

....I can't believe he's almost 1!!