tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6887219618331937232024-03-20T05:38:22.906-04:00life's little momentsEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369871530985099865noreply@blogger.comBlogger1426125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688721961833193723.post-1553560983709992782016-11-17T15:32:00.000-05:002016-12-15T15:32:23.614-05:00leaf jumping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Our home in North Carolina was in a brand new complex so there weren't many mature trees with leaves that fell. Here in New Jersey there are trees galore so the kids finally get to experience that fall favorite activity of jumping in a pile of leaves!</div>
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I thought it might take me forever to rake a pile big enough for them to enjoy but it didn't. They were thrilled to death with my little pile. :-)</div>
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Then I took it up a notch and raked a pile beneath the bottom of the slide. They thought this was ahhh-mazing! I love that they are still so easy to please. :-)</div>
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Big plans are already in place for sliding into a snow pile when winter comes.</div>
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Love making these memories with them. Next year Noel will be out here running around too - can't wait!</div>
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I'm so lucky to have an easy-going baby for #3. Noel enjoyed some lunch in the car today while we were waiting to pick Hadley up from preschool. He doesn't mind a little lunch on the go...as long as there is lunch!</div>
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I've been thinking about doing this project for awhile now and finally got around to it. Asher is great about getting himself dressed and ready for school, but still needs me to set out his clothes. These bins make it so I can load them on Sunday and he's good to go all week. It's been such a huge time saver for me!</div>
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Noel has had a cold this week but you wouldn't know it to look at him. He's such a happy chap!</div>
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You guys. Daylight Savings Time is no joke. 11am.</div>
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Halloween is over but I had these crescent rolls in the fridge and thought the kids might get a kick out of some "mummy dogs" for lunch. First, it turns out they don't know what mummies are, so that point was kind of lost. Second, they never ever enjoy special things like this as much as I think they will. They both preferred to peel the roll off and eat them separately. Oh well, I tried. ha!</div>
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This election has me all tied up in knots. Drew and I have talked it over and decided that the Libation Party is a party we can get behind. Booze for all!</div>
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Gus learned how to sit up, so now this is how he wants to spend nap time. Very impressive sir, but go to sleep!</div>
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The schools are trying to make me crazy so on Wednesday Asher had a half day (12:30 pick up) while Hadley had a normal day (2:30 pick up). That meant Asher got to come along to get his sister. He asked if he could get "some chips" to bring in the car so I said sure, get them in a bag while I go feed Noel. I come back down to this. Well, they are in a bag. Why he didn't just grab the entire bag they came in, I don't know. Silly guy. </div>
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This week we had one of the first truly cold days. This guy got all bundled up to start our endless cycle of drop off/pick up of the big kids. He's so cute and cuddly in there! I could just smooch him!!</div>
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The last week in October is one of my favorites of the whole year. First, I make the kids sit for a picture in their costumes. This earns me lots of "fun mom" points with them and puts us all in a good mood! #savetheglareforyourteenyearsgirlie</div>
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There have been piles of leaves everywhere we go and it's so much fun to throw them every which way! Noel was in the carrier while we walked Asher home from school and was just staring at these 2, trying to figure out why they are acting so crazy. ha!</div>
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A cold snap of 50* hit us the other day and Hadley was NOT ready. "It's so cold mommy" - hopefully she grows some thicker skin before winter really hits. She's still a Southern girl, so it's not looking good.</div>
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This guy has no complaints about the cold. I think he's tucked under there somewhere!</div>
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Hadley was so excited to open her birthday present and see Maryellen looking up at her! These two girls are new best friends. </div>
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Happy 4th birthday Hadley!</div>
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Sweet Noel loves it when the big kids are at school. One-on-one time with mommy? Yes, please!</div>
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All of the fun wore us out and H and I ended up with a cold at the end of the week. It's nothing that a little vitamin C and snuggles won't cure.</div>
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Gus has decided to go full on mobile so we had to activate the security systems and get some baby gates installed. He isn't impressed and keeps checking for weaknesses. The big kids have been SO good about opening and closing the gates. They take Noel's safety very seriously.<br />
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It was a great October and we're excited for the fun to come. Who else things the last 2 months of the year are the best?!</div>
<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369871530985099865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688721961833193723.post-26045065199195695892016-10-31T15:02:00.000-04:002016-12-15T15:02:55.042-05:00happy halloween!It is Noel's 1st Halloween! Babies are so darn cute anyway, but babies in costume take the cake. Hadley has been saying for months that she wants to be Cinderella for Halloween so I knew that our Gus had to be GusGus. <br />
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We all really wanted Asher to be Prince Charming, but he wasn't feeling it. He's 6 now, so I get it and we forgive him. :-)<br />
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Hadley was happy to have both her Angry Bird and GusGus. <br />
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On Halloween Asher's school has a costume parade so I took Hadley and Grace over with me to watch him walk with his class. The girls loved seeing the big kids in their costumes!<br />
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After school everyone got in their costumes and hit the neighborhood for CANDY. I love how excited Asher and Hadley were. They totally understand the process now and couldn't wait to get out there - ha!</div>
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Noel had fun, but decided to let the big kids have his candy this year. Next year he will be all over it! Now to start brainstorming the team costume... :-)<br />
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369871530985099865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688721961833193723.post-85700740109054769772016-10-27T14:47:00.000-04:002016-12-15T14:47:32.175-05:00happy 4th birthday hadley!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hadley Fern, you are FOUR years old!</span></div>
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Our happy Hadley is 4 already - I can't believe it! Wasn't it just yesterday that she was this big?<br />
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We celebrated her big day with a gymnastics party this year. Hadley has been taking gymnastics classes and wanted to have her party there as well. This is the first year she's had a party outside of the house and invited friends from preschool. It went so great - all of the kids had fun and Hadley loved having all eyes on her!<br />
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Hadley requested a kitty cake just like last year's so I was happy to oblige!<br />
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Hadley has been asking for Maryellen for a few months now. When she opened her up it was the best! The next morning Ellie had to come with us to walk Asher to school.</div>
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Hadley, we love you so much! You are such a funny girl and keep us on our toes all the time. While you love princesses and "lip ploss" you also love to wrestle with the boys - in a field of roses, you are most certainly a wildflower. Happy 4th birthday!!</div>
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Tuesday was picture day for this little lady! I twisted her arm into wearing ruffle pants for the big day. She's become extremely opinionated on this matter and had declared "those pants hurt my legs mommy!" I'm devastated. Hopefully she'll come around and let me dress her up a little bit more.</div>
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Hadley went for her 2nd ever haircut on Thursday. Her only directions for the stylist were "give me a pretty haircut, please". She did! </div>
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On Friday evening I took Asher to his friend's birthday party. While he was jumping he must have knocked his already loose tooth because he ran over to me with blood on his hand and I could see the top right one hanging on by a thread. We went to the bathroom and I gave it a good tug. Another tooth down!</div>
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Next week is Hadley's birthday, then her party, then Halloween - we are SO excited and ready for fun!</div>
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The verse that we chose to pray over Noel is Isaiah 61:3:<br />
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<i>a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor</i></div>
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Our prayer for Noel is that as he grows he will become a strong and steadfast man after God's own heart - an oak of righteousness - and will use his life to display God's goodness and mercy.<br />
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<i>We love you Noel, but more importantly, God loves you! As much as we love you, He does so more!</i>Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369871530985099865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688721961833193723.post-73722141338038496722016-10-17T13:53:00.000-04:002016-10-25T13:53:10.949-04:00apple pickingThis past Sunday we had Noel's dedication at church, so my parents came to spend the weekend with us. They arrived on Friday afternoon and were able to surprise both Asher and Hadley! I never tell the kids when they are coming <i>just in case</i> something happens to delay them. I'd never hear the end of it! We walked over to get Asher from school and he was OVER THE MOON excited to see his grandparents. These kids love them so!<br />
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On Saturday we had a beautiful day and decided to go apple picking. Asher and Hadley have been asking to go and we kept putting them off with flimsy excuses since we really just wanted to wait until Mom and Dad were here to come along for the fun. :-)<br />
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I didn't get nearly as many photos as last year since I had Noel strapped to my chest the whole time, but that's just how it is right now. Next year he'll be running all through the orchard trying to eat rotten apples off the ground, I'm sure. For now I'm grateful that he loves the carrier and rode around for a few hours with no complaints. </div>
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My guy Gus. He's a trooper and loved being out in the fresh air. And staying close to Mommy - can't forget that important part. ;-)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Noel August, you are EIGHT months old!</span></div>
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This scary cute guy is 8 months old already! You've been learning all sorts of new skills this month, Noel. Now you can sit up all by yourself! This gives you a whole new perspective on life and you seem to love it. Toys are a lot more fun when you aren't just laying on your back.</div>
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Gus, you're still waking up 1-2 times at night and, friend, I love you, but that needs to stop. I've thought about letting you cry some to see if you'll settle back into sleep, but when I go in you give me a huge grin, start signing milk and just seem so darn grateful to see me that I can't help but indulge you. I'm sensing a "baby of the family" theme starting here - ha! We will have lots of time to sleep in the future, so for now I'll come and try to enjoy our alone time at night.</div>
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<i>Who could say no to those eyes. Seriously. </i></div>
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During the day you've become a much better napper. I'm grateful! It's hard to keep you on a strict schedule since we are constantly taking people to and from school, but I do my best. You like to have your morning rest about an hour after you wake up (usually around 9), then nap every 1.5-2 hours after that. Typically you have 3 naps - 9am, 12:30pm, and 3:30pm. You go to bed around 7pm.</div>
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You love food and eat everything I offer you! I don't want you to eat too much food at this point since milk is still the best source of nutrition, so usually I'll give you solids 2-3x a day. So far you've had sweet potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, apples, pears, mango, oatmeal, and peaches. You also still love to nurse and do so about 5x a day and 1x at night. I offered you a straw cup to try out some water, but you weren't really a fan. We'll keep trying but there's no rush so I put it away for now.</div>
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You have 2 teeth on the bottom that are fully in and THREE more coming in on top! So far you've been a very laid back teether and I'm grateful for that. You had some major crankiness this week and at first I thought it was your teeth, but a trip to the doctor determined that you had your 1st ear infection. Poor guy!</div>
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99% of the time you are such a happy guy. Noel, you have a gift for making people feel special and loved. In the grocery store you will peak out from the Lillebaby carrier and smile at strangers in line behind us. They always, always say hello and talk to you - which makes you smile more. It's a great cycle. :-)</div>
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Asher and Hadley are your favorite people. Any time they talk to you or hold your hand you get so excited and give them your full attention. Asher really likes to talk "baby language" to you in the car - then tells me how he has no idea what you're saying. They love you so. Hadley came for me one afternoon when you were fussing and said "mommy! Our baby is crying!" You are our family's baby and we love you!</div>
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* weighs 17.2 pounds</div>
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* wears size 6-9 months clothes</div>
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* wears size 3 diapers</div>
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* loves bath time and has discovered how to splash!</div>
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* is mama's boy and raises his arms for me to pick him up</div>
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* loves to eat table food, baby food, and breastmilk</div>
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<i>Scrunch face is a classic Noel face</i></div>
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<i>Noel August, you have a personality that can't be beat. You laugh, smile, and have your own way of joking with us, even at 8 months old. When you joined our family last February I was worried about how our dynamic would change. Would we all have enough energy and space in our lives to add a member to our tribe? Of course we did. You fit in so well - what did we do without you?? </i></div>
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<i>Oh Gus, we love you so! Happy 8 months little bear!</i></div>
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The kids didn't have school on Monday or Wednesday this week so we took advantage of the days off to go to the pumpkin patch on Monday and the zoo on Wednesday! I love doing fun things with these guys and am so blessed to have the time to do so.</div>
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Noel took his first train ride at the zoo and was pretty mesmerized by the whole experience. </div>
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A and H sat in the seat in front of us and held hands the whole time. Love them!</div>
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Usually Noel is a complete sweetheart full of smiles but every now and then he gives me the stink eye with no apologies. ha!</div>
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After we got pumpkins the kids got to paint them while Noel napped. The grass was a little wet from some rain, so we improvised by painting inside the pool. It worked great!</div>
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Mr. Noel has been uncharacteristically grumpy and clingy this week. I thought he was just having a phase of separation anxiety, but when he was up for a few hours screaming one night I knew it was something more. I took him to the pediatrician and she found baby's 1st ear infection. It's nice to have a cause for all the miserable behavior at least. Here's hoping that after some antibiotics our happy Gus will be back!</div>
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Hadley wanted to wear alllll the cats today. She looked pretty darn cute doing it too!</div>
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Asher and Hadley had off for Columbus' Day today, so we took this chance to go to the pumpkin patch! The weekends are so busy that it's hard to get in all the fun. Since I was flying solo (Drew had to work) and had all 3 kids I decided to take us to a local nursery instead of a big farm. They had a hayride, small maze, a pumpkin patch, and apple cider so the kids were thrilled and didn't know the difference. A and H could <b><i>not</i></b> have been <i><b>more</b></i> excited about the "tractor hay ride" - these ages are so great. They're easy to please!</div>
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Noel - <i>naturally</i> - rode around in the carrier and was happy as a clam. It's a little tricky sitting on a hay bale with a baby strapped to your chest but I managed. :-) </div>
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The first day of October calls for skeleton jammies! I had to buy an extra pair this year. :-)</div>
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<i>Hold his hands? Wait, these hands? Hold them how? Mommy he's falling! FALLING!!!</i></div>
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Yeah, I hear ya Noel, I'd be terrified too. Meanwhile, Hadley just keeps dancing. Thanks hon.</div>
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AWANA started this week and Hadley gets to be a Cubbie this year! It's always a little tricky to work dinner on Sundays since AWANA is from 5:30-7:15. The kids need to eat pretty early, but Drew and I don't want to eat then. This week I made the kids a "snack dinner" and they loved it!</div>
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I found this old picture of myself when I was 37 weeks pregnant with Asher wearing the same dress that I wore when I was 38 weeks pregnant with Noel. I was so much bigger with A! You'd think more pregnancies would mean bigger belly each time but it wasn't so in my case.</div>
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We love fall - October is off to a great start!</div>
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I started the week by doing some embroidery for a friend. Her kiddos are so sweet and she always dresses them adorably! </div>
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Noel has been becoming SO active lately. He's rolling and scooting and getting into all kinds of mischief. Today I found him after he completely flipped the play mat. I guess this toy is a thing of the past now - no more little baby just laying still to bat at his toys.</div>
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Noel made a new friend! And, oh yeah, he can sit independently now! Huge and exciting milestone met!!</div>
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Hadley didn't take a nap on Thursday so when she told me she was tired around 5:00 I wasn't too surprised. I <i>was</i> pretty surprised, however, when I took a break from making dinner and found her in bed. She turned on her sound machine and tucked herself in, sound asleep. Um, sorry hon but we can't take 5:00 naps! About an hour later while we were eating dinner she spiked a fever. I should have known. Poor thing was sick all night but woke up fever free the next morning. How do kids do that??</div>
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Look who can sit up in the tub now too? He thinks he's pretty hot stuff.</div>
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Just a few days in and this guy told me that I didn't need to walk him inside anymore. He waved to us and off he went. </div>
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A good friend of ours had a baby over the summer and I'm finally getting a couple of onesies out to congratulate them! I love using HTV on little onesies - it's so much less bulk than embroidery can be.</div>
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I decided that Hadley needed some official gymnastics wear if she's going to be taking classes. Let's face it, some things are just too adorable to pass up the opportunity to get! And, of course, mama had to put a monogram on it. :-)</div>
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My chalkboard has been in spring mode allll summer so it was time for a change! I like that this one will take me all the way through fall. </div>
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Speaking of fall - baby hat season is back! Yay!! This little owl hat was Asher's and I love that I can bring it back out for N.</div>
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Mr. Cool can rock the pom hat too. He's confident.</div>
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Asher and Hadley have recently discovered Babybel cheese and love to call them "circle cheese" - as opposed to a cheese stick, I guess? We were in Wegmans and Hadley suddenly exclaimed,</div>
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<i>Mommy, look at this HUUUUGE circle cheese! It must be for a giant!</i></div>
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Yep, honey. Sure is. :-)</div>
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Ladies, look out. This guy has a smoulder that he isn't afraid to use. Ahhh!!!</div>
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And if that doesn't work, he'll impress you with his strength. I mean, that form. That smirk. haha - love him!</div>
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We're enjoying the Indian summer by playing outside every day after school. Noel loves to swing so that's a win for everybody.</div>
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Drew and I treated ourselves to a date at home after the kiddos were in bed. Fancy meats, cheese plate, fruit and Rose will do just fine.</div>
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Asher's first few days of school went so well last week! When I picked him up on the first day I brought him a cookie and that sealed the deal on it being a great day! How big and handsome is my 1st grader?!</div>
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The first day of school Drew's parents were able to come over and stay with Hadley and Noel while I walked over to get Asher by myself. The second day we rolled like this. They both did great, except that Noel had enough of the stroller by the time we got there. On the way back I had to carry him in one arm and push the stroller with the other. Needless to say I was a hot mess by the time we got home. For the foreseeable future it's the Lillebaby carrier only for that guy! </div>
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On Sunday I found myself in the backyard dying kids' clothes for a Halloween costume in my giant cauldron just like an honest-to-goodness witch. A good witch, of course. :-) I wasn't risking getting that dye on any of my countertops.</div>
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Asher had been fooling with his top wiggly tooth for a week or more and started saying that it hurt him, so after some convincing he let me pull it out. NOT MY FAVORITE JOB. Bleh. But now it's out and he was SO excited!! </div>
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<i>(thanks, Hadley. you're a sweetie)</i></div>
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Our beloved Steelers were finally on the local channels here so 2 big kids got to stay up later than usual to see the game start. I remember when Asher got that jersey as a newborn and now it fits. Wahh!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Noel August, you are SEVEN months old!</span></div>
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Noel, you're growing and changing every day - it's hard to keep up with you! Most of the time you are smiling at everyone, but once in awhile you're serious and taking in the world. I think you're handsome either way. :-)</div>
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You get carted all over the country - pretty much every day. The bigs are on the go constantly, so you don't have much choice but to come along. Luckily you are very go-with-the-flow and make it easy on mommy! </div>
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We can't decide what color your eyes are. Most of the time they are a dark blue, but have hazel centers. They are completely unique to you, Noel. </div>
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You loooove food! So far you've tried sweet potatoes, carrots, bananas, apples, pears, oatmeal, peaches, green beans and peas. The only thing you didn't love was peaches. I gussied them up with some cinnamon and breast milk and you ate them all down. Your doctor said that you can eat 3x a day, but I feel like that's too much food and not enough milk, so we have been doing 2 meals a day. You have tried a few Puffs, but don't eat too many finger foods just yet. I'm hoping that you will remain my not-picky boy!</div>
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Noel, you're still nursing about 5x a day (6:30am, 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm) and once during the night a couple nights a week. The other nights you sleep straight through from 7pm-7am. Those are my favorite. ;-)</div>
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At night, you are a great sleeper! Around 6:30 we go upstairs for your bath, then you nurse and go right to sleep on your own. Noel, you love your paci at sleeping times and get SO excited when I hand it to you. </div>
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Unfortunately, naps are a different story. You're a pretty inconsistent napper and you get SO cranky by the end of the day when naps haven't gone well. Asher and Hadley's schedule makes it really (really) hard to keep you on a set schedule and get you down for naps when you need them. I feel bad about that, but at this stage we're all just doing the best that we can. </div>
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For the most part you take 3 naps a day - usually around 9, 12, and 4. You have started sleeping longer at your morning nap and I'm hoping that the afternoon will follow suit soon.</div>
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Noel, you are so active! You easily roll both directions and spin in circles when your laying on your back. I never know where you'll be in your crib when I come in to get you. You've also started pushing up with your arms and have gone up on hand and knees once or twice. It seems like you desperately want to get on the move, but please wait. We aren't baby proofed at all! </div>
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Any day now you'll be able to sit up on your own. We keep practicing and you're so close to finding the balance you need to stay upright. I think sitting up will open a whole new vista of playing for you that you'll love!</div>
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When we are out you draw people in immediately. It's hard for us to get through the store because everyone - young, old, male, female - they stop to say hi and you reward them with a smile, so they stay to chat for awhile. You are compelling and sweet, Noel. Everyone loves you!<br />
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* weighs 16.6 pounds</div>
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* has 2 teeth</div>
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* mostly sleeps through the night - woot!</div>
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* doesn't nap well, but we're hopeful for the future :-)</div>
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* wears size 9 months and 6-9 months</div>
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* wears size 3 diapers</div>
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* loves to eat + still nurses 5x a day</div>
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* thinks Asher and Hadley are the best! Anytime they play with you your eyes light up and you laugh and laugh</div>
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* has discovered how to splash in the bath</div>
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<i>Noel August, you are the sweetest baby bear! We love seeing you grow and change with each passing month. At 7 months you respond to us, know us, and love us! Oh Gus, you bring such joy to our family - we're so glad you're ours.</i></div>
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369871530985099865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688721961833193723.post-39299108836020988362016-09-13T22:36:00.000-04:002016-10-05T22:37:05.569-04:00hadley's pre-k 3Today was Hadley's first day of preschool in the Almost 4s class! After a lot of back and forth we decided that this class would be the best fit for her. It has a goofy schedule and meets 2 mornings and 1 afternoon a week, but I know we'll figure it out. All of the children in this class will be 4 by January, so she's with kids who are really close to her developmentally.<br />
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I really dislike how much OLDER she looks than this same day last year. How can 1 year makes such a huge difference?!</div>
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We went on Monday to meet the teacher and see the classroom. Hadley made herself right at home, of course. This girl loves school and is thrilled to be back! </div>
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There are a few kids from last year's class in our class again. Hadley remembered them all and keeps talking about her friends by name. I love that she's old enough now to have friends - they are all so cute together!</div>
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We're excited to see all that Hadley learns and does this year. She keeps all of us (including her teachers - bless their hearts) on our toes, so it will be fun to see how this year goes. ha! </div>
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How was the start of Kindergarten a whole year ago already? I'm pretty sure I just took this photo last week. It's no wonder this boy needs all new pants - look how much our door is shrinking!</div>
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<i>Let your light shine before men, </i></div>
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Our prayer for Asher this year is that he will be a good friend, a good listener, and respect his teacher and classmates. We pray that his little light will be a beacon to those who are lonely. We also pray that he'll be surrounded by good influences and have lots of fun! </div>
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Get ready first grade, here he comes!</div>
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School has been in session for exactly 2 days and we aren't quite in the swing of things yet. Sometimes Mom tells you that we're having tacos for dinner and it's pretty much the worst news you can imagine. Did I mention we're also transitioning out of naps? Eek. Sorry Hads.</div>
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Then there's this guy. He kept reminding me of someone and I just recently realized who it is. Turns out Professor Honeydew is his spirit animal. ha!</div>
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Last year with Asher in Kindergarten and Hadley in Preschool I had 2 different calendars to keep straight and found myself constantly double checking which kid had special dress up day or the trip to the Fire Station on which date. Well, NO MORE. I invested in this awesome calendar whiteboard and so far it's great. I'm using a different color for each person and I'm putting every event, birthday, party, church function, doctor appointment, gymnastics class - EVERYTHING - on here so it's all in one place. Here's hoping it saves the day and keeps me sane.</div>
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We decided to light up the fire pit for some s'mores action this weekend as a back-to-school celebration. The last time we had one the wood we got wasn't so great and didn't really burn well. Drew fixed that problem - obviously. Watch your eyebrows kids! </div>
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Noel is such a fun baby. "Getting me" is one of his new favorites. :-)</div>
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We were in the store the other day when Hadley saw these slippers and fell in love. She has outgrown her pair from last winter so I decided that our family could use some unicorn slippers. They make every morning a little more magical.</div>
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This lady started gymnastics this week! Ever since Asher's gymnastics party last December she has been wanting to go for classes, so when they started up the fall session it was time. So far she loves it!</div>
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School's around here start kind of late - after Labor Day - so we were excited to have a final week of FUN before school began! The last hurrah!</div>
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On Monday we started strong with a trip to the park/splash pad to meet up with Asher's friend Kate and Hadley's friend Carolyn. They all went to school together last year and hadn't seen each other all summer so all 4 of them were thrilled! It was the hottest day of the week, so splashing was a great plan. Noel rode in the Lillebaby carrier all morning and was happy to be there - although we did get pretty sweaty. ha!</div>
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On Tuesday we decided to have a jammie day. Lots of movies, playing inside, and playing in the backyard on the swingset. </div>
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I had refused to take the kids to the pool by myself so far this summer. It just seemed like too much with a 6 year old, a 3 year old, and a new baby. On Wednesday I knew this was our last chance so I decided to go for it! I packed us a lunch, pool toys, changes of clothes, and some food/toys for Noel. We got there around 11:30 and stayed until 4!<br />
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This guy did SO well and was happy to play on the chaise lounge with me and his toys. I thought about taking him swimming, but he never really demanded it and keeping him dry was easier for me. This ended up being a mostly cloudy day so it was great.</div>
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Miracle of miracles, Noel even took an arm nap for about an hour! I couldn't believe it but was so grateful. </div>
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Three sleeping kiddos when we pulled into our garage = a successful day!</div>
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Thursday was Sky Zone! Asher and Hadley love to jump and I love it when they work off some energy, so this was a win-win. We met more friends here and the kiddos were thrilled! Everything is more fun when your friends are there. :-)</div>
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Our plan was to finish off the <b>WEEK OF FUN</b> with a zoo trip on Friday, but that didn't quite work out. It got put off for a few days and we were able to catch it on Tuesday. The weather was beautiful - breezy but not too hot and the animals were so active. Asher and Hadley were excited to be there! We saw everything! Gus rode in the stroller the whole morning and did amazing. I expected him to ride a bit then get angry and want to be carried but he didn't. I was surprised but really happy with the whole outing. MVP of the last hurrah goes to Noel for sure. It wouldn't have been possible if he hadn't been a patient, amazing baby all week! </div>
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While we're looking forward to school I will miss these 2 during the week! I'm so glad we were able to make lots of fun memories together during this last week of summer!</div>
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Asher was a camp one day so I made a grocery run with "just" 2 kids. Except that I can't seem to get our head count below 3, no matter who I drop off where. Hmm...</div>
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While the little kids took a nap Asher and I made some banana bread. He loved reading the recipe himself. We talked about how if we have a 1/3C measure, but the recipe needs 2/3C of sugar that means we need TWO 1/3C. Fractions in action friends!</div>
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Noel has been rocking, rolling, and spinning all over the place these days. He got caught under and bumped his head on the coffee table one too many times so it got banished to the other room for now. I miss it, but this is better for baby. :-)</div>
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I saw this idea on Pinterest a few years ago and finally had enough leftover corn on the cob to justify trying it out. Worked. Like. A. Charm!! Highly recommend.</div>
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Noel is quickly outgrowing this little mat. Yesterday I saw him putting both feet on the side rail and pushing the back up off the floor. Boys. ha!</div>
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I've been averaging about 1 project a week in the craft room. Hoping to increase that soon! A couple of cute big/little brother shirts heading out to a friend.</div>
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Monday is Labor Day and we are really, really looking forward to having an extra day with Daddy. He's been working so hard lately so it's pretty much been a one-woman show on the home front. We miss him!</div>
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After the kids and I spent a few days with my parents we had to get back home. That's a 10 hour trip, folks. Me and these three monkeys in the car for 10 hours together. Oy vey. They did great though! The big kids are happy to watch movies and Noel did really well with our couple stops to eat and stretch. It's not something I'll ever look forward to, but I am so very grateful that they were all good riders for mom!</div>
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In April we planted carrot seeds. Carrots, if you didn't know, are a long con. 4 months later we have a carrot! Or 2! Pretty soon we'll have enough for everyone in our family to have a bite. Gardening is so rewarding.</div>
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Noel has this new funny face that he does. I. LOVE. IT. Noel mean muggin' is my new favorite thing!</div>
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We are lucky and have good friends with a pool! They invited us over to swim on Friday, so we gathered up alllll the things and took a chance on going. Liza caught this photo of Noel and I and I'm so grateful! <br />
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I've been doing just a few things in the craft room here and there. I gussied up a couple outfits for my mother in law to give as gifts. It's good to keep the machine humming once in awhile.</div>
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We made a Costco run while Asher was at his last week of summer camp and I kept feeling like someone was watching me. I looked down to this face - ha! Um, hello there.</div>
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Noel went for his 6 month doctor's check up on Thursday and came away with a clean bill of health! He's reaching all of his milestones and doing great! Unfortunately he also came away with 3 shots, so this was dinner. No shame.</div>
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Next week is our last one before school starts and we plan to maximize the fun!!<br />
<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07369871530985099865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688721961833193723.post-23042753483851916172016-08-21T09:07:00.000-04:002016-09-02T09:09:18.445-04:00noel's six month photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I snapped some pics of my baby bear the other day to capture him at 6 months old. This is such a special time in babyhood! They are big enough to smile and interact, but still babies. We love you Noel!</div>
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