Not in the Blogging Mood

March 11 2011

I know, I know it has been awhile since I updated. I know it has been too long since my last post, when Drew says something. He thinks I am a blog a holic, (and probably need counseling), I just love keeping family/friends updated and atune to our lives.

But lately I have just felt weary and well Blahhhh!!!! SO thus, no motivation to blog.

In the meantime, here is what you missed

-Our little (growing Nuhu) is well growing, right out of his PJ's. I can really tell he is getting taller, because he has footy jamies and is getting to tall for them. He is hungry all the time. But at least he is hungry for good stuff. Raisins, apples (bopples as he calls them), oatmeal, bananas, pickles, teacakes (from Grana)......well you get it.

He lets me know throughout the day that it is Bref-fast, Lunch, Snack, and Lunch time again. Not necessarily in that order. He has discovered a love for ketchup, ranch, polynesian sauce (from Chick fil A), and all things Dipping. And is eating pretty well with a spoon and fork now (I feel this motor skill was delayed by Momma, scared to let my little guy make a mess, I am over it now)

-With the weather warming, we have been outside a little lately. 2 of his favorite things to do now are to ride anywhere with his window rolled down. And to climb up BIG hills, and race down them. He could do this for hours, up and down, up and down, up and down, sometimes I am a little nervous for him coming down (afraid he may just fall and eat it, and sometimes he does). Nevertheless we have some scrapped knees and elbow to show for all this outside adventure.

Just a cute pic of my guys.



-We have found Blues Clue's. I was searching Netflix for something semi educational for Noah to watch (partly because I was sick of all the same ole shows that he watches). And I can live with Blues Clues at least for now. Noah really loves it. He has a dog Blue (Mimi gave him), and he just holds Beba and Blue while he watches. Until it is time for him to find his Clue notebook (if you have watched the show you know what I am talking about, he has substituted my word search book as his notebook), he pretends to write/draw his clues in. Then he has to sit in his 'Thinking Chair' and think.



-And finally he has been coloring. We have been working on colors, as he colors. We have been making sure we put the colors right back in the pack so they don't go wandering off and color on the walls. I may have been a little over zealous in teaching him organization. Now he can just sit and put the colors in and take them out. We may have created a little OCD. It is funny how he likes repeatative actions.

Welcome Brody

March 10 2011

Last we had a knock at the door, it was Mike and Christy and Logan, they were headed to the hospital to have Baby Brody. We got to play with Logan all day, and this is really the only picture (well non blurry picture) I got of these two all day. They went non stop.



I finally got visit this little guy (I mean little, you forget how small babies are when God gives them to us). I was so fun to think I will be holding our Baby Luke in a little less than 4 months.

That Look

Some expressions are just the same. I can't get over how Drew and Noah looks so much alike with these photos. Every now and then Noah will make a face that reminds me of Drew exactly.

Playing with Griffin

March 8 2011

Our friends Lindsey, Griffin, and (the newer arrival) Carter came to see us. Griffin is a month older than Noah, and Carter is just now a month old. It was was so fun to see a new baby. For Noah to be so excited to see a new baby. And to hear some fresh advice on what it like to be a mom of 2 (BOYS). We had the morning to talk, let the boys play basketball, and any toy they could find, and for Noah to give baby Carter some Love. He was so gentle, which I was so proud of. Maybe the will be gentle with his brother Luke, when he gets here.

22 weeks

March 7 2011

I had my 22 week appt. today with Dr. Groff. All went well. B/P is 110/55, I measured within my 22 week limit, Luke's heartrate was 144 bmp, And (which here is the shocker) I have only gained 2lbs since last month. I feel a lot bigger than that.
Your mind just plays tricks on you when your body begins to stretch in ways you had forgotten it could. I am feeling great these days. Loving being a Momma to my Noah, and a wife to my Drew.

Goals this month to get ready for Luke:

- buy fabric for his baby quilt.
- find a baby book I like for him
- get a pedicure

Here is the update for Luke's growth from Whattoexpect.com:

Your Baby in Week 22 of Pregnancy
This week, your baby weighs in at a whopping pound and measures nearly eight inches, about the size of a small doll. But your little doll (who now has eyebrows, eyelashes, and maybe even some hair on that little head) is a living one who can now perceive light and dark. He can also hear your voice, your heartbeat, your gurgling stomach, and the whoosh-whoosh of blood circulating through your body. And as his brain and nerve endings develop, he may reach for her face (or whatever he can reach) just to experiment with his newfound sense of touch.

Here is the belly:

Of course Noah NEEDED his picture taken too (we could tell by his incessant yelling, "Cheese, cheese.")

Snoozing in the Big Boy Bed

March 5 2011

As of March 3, Noah is 21 months old. Growing up way to fast. Drew has been on me to let Noah sleep in his big boy bed. I was really reluctant

1. Because 1st and foremost this means that he is growing up.
2. I thought I don't want to take him back to his bed a hundred times a night.
3. I didn't think he was ready. He just started liking his crib alot.
4. I wasn't ready
5. I wasn't ready

Mostly I wasn't ready. But Noah has had this twin bed in his room for about 6 months. He likes to sit on it and read, play, and generally roll around on it. When he has been sick Drew or I sleep in the twin bed with him.

So Saturday night, we were in his room playing and he laid on it and said "Night, Night". So just to see.........we gave him his milk, his Beba, his blanket, peeled the covers back, turned on the sound machine, said "Night Night" right back. Turned off the light and shut the door.

I COULD NOT BELIEVE THAT HE WHIMPERED FOR A SECOND AND THEN FELL RIGHT TO SLEEP. I even went in later after he was asleep and he hadn't even budged. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??? ME EITHER?? He slept all night long. 7:20a.m. to 6:30p.m.

I am so sad :(



This definitely means that my little boy is growing up. And he is so excited about it. Can't you tell by his face. Look at that grin.

After church he took a 2 1/2 hour nap too, without budging. Momma is certainly in DENIAL.

After Bath Songs

Usually after bath time, we sing "Bringing home my Baby Bumble Bee" he has gotten pretty good at singing the tune, and some of the words. And will just break into song at a moments notice.

But tonight he wanted to run through all the songs that he knows motions to. (i.e. the songs he gets grandparents to sing to him over skype) thanks for humoring our little guy by the way.

Here is my little guy and his rendition and motions of:

(warning: Momma's singing is not the best so cover your ears if necessary)

Patty Cake


Itsy Bitsy Spider


Head Shoulders Knees and Toes

Chocolate Chip Walnut Toffee Bars

Yea, what a tongue twister, but they are good.

Here's how:

1 C Margarine, softened
1 C packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 C A/P flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 C Walnuts (or less)
1 C chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl mix (cream together) sugar, margarine, egg, vanilla.

Stir in flour 1/2 C at a time. Add salt, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Pour into greased baking dish.

And bake till done. (sorry I never had a time for this, I just check to see when the top gets toasty and brownish)

Daddy Giggles

The Firehouse

March 2 2011

Noah and I had an outing this morning. Our neighbors invited us to join their building take a field trip to the Wake Forest Fire Dept. I wasn't sure Noah would like it or even understand where we were. But all he kept saying was "TRUCK, TRUCK, TRUCK....."





Man these are heavy

That is better

What a cutie, reminds me of visiting my dad when I was a little girl at the firehouse.

The Gear


The group shot

Jaws of life

Spring is coming

Excuse my white skin




Feb 27 2011

The temp got up to almost 80 degrees, and it made for one happy Momma, a happy Daddy, and one thrilled little guy. We even had to pull out the shorts we packed away last year. He was so excited to get out with both of us and run wild. We went to the park and played but mostly we let him run, and walk, and discover.......till we had sufficiently let him expend as much energy as possible.

Shirts v. Skins

Going for the Dunk

Left handed



Feb 26 2011

Saturday was a fun day, we had lots of family time!!!!!! These are my favorite memories, the ones that are not extra special, but that just happen day to day. I love my guys, and can not believe that I am going to be a Momma to 2 boys. Most of you know I am not a sporty girl. (well that is an understatement) I am really really clumsy and so uncoordinated with any kind of ball, bat, club (except with putt putt).......you get the idea. We keep hoping that Noah got Drew's athletic ability, but even if he didn't he is pretty fun to watch these days.

Waiting patiently for Daddy to finish emailing so he can play.

Okay Dad hurry up.

Really C'mon.