Making Christmas Cookies

Today we made Christmas cookies for the first time with Noah. He had a lot of fun. He liked to use the sprinkles the best. We had sprinkles everywhere, and some even got on the cookies! He used up almost all of the yellow- go figure since that is his favorite color. I love the flour on his face! He is such a serious cookie baker- no smiles, he was concentrating!

Roni Cheeze

I love roni and cheez. That is all.

Playing in the Leaves

Here is Noah helping with yardwork!!

My Birthday Party!!!

Yippee!! I had a great party on friday night. It was an Elmo and Big Bird party. Mommy made chili and bagel bites. It was really Yummy.

Here is me blowing out my candles!!




And opening presents!



Playing with my new lawn mower





and my kitchen!!
I can't wait until next year!!!!!!!

Why I boycott Nestle

I ran to Kroger yesterday to get the things to make pumpkin pie. I stopped to pick up a few cans of carnation evaporated milk, but wait! What is that on the label? Nestle. I quickly put it back and grabbed another brand. So, why did I do that? I have been boycotting nestle since I found out what they are doing around the world. Nestle has a bad habit of breaking the rules, knowingly, and this is causing innocent babies to die. I have a huge problem with that. Basically Nestle gives away formula to 3rd world countries. Why is that bad? Because the parents can’t afford to continue to buy the formula to feed the children. Because they do not need the formula to begin with, as babies should be breastfed if at all possible. Giving formula along with breastmilk will cause the mother to produce less and less milk. Then the babies have no formula and no breastmilk to eat. Nestle has continued to do this since 1981.

Here is what http://www.corporatewatch.org.uk has to say:

Artificial milk can harm babies because it does not contain the natural antibodies which a mother's milk provides. It is also extremely expensive, so that in many poor countries people dilute it too much to make it last longer, which causes malnutrition. In addition, the poor quality of water in many of these areas causes babies fed on substitutes to develop lethal diarrhea and infections. Mothers who do not breastfeed will stop producing milk, making the bad choice to use artificial milk irreversible. The latest monitoring report from the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) uncovered about 2,000 violations of the code in 69 countries, with Nestlé responsible for more violations than any other of the big 16 baby food companies and 14 bottle and teat companies.



For more information on Nestlé’s atrocities- check out www.babymilkaction.org or http://www.ibfan.org

New Noah Videos!

I have no idea who taught him to throw things down the stairs. Let me ask Scott!!! He makes sound effects, but you might have to turn the volume way up.

The second video has a special message to Aunt Sissy at the end.

The Time Change

So who invented this thing anyway?? I am all messed up. Dinner is late, I'm late to school, and I'm sooooo tired at night. And it gets dark early. I do get to see the moon and stars. Up in Sky!!

I had to have some coffee in my big mug.






and at least mommy fixed me some yummy pasgetti!!! Picture day is tomorrow- should I take a bath???

Halloween 2008

Noah wanted us to make a happy pumpkin, so we did. He had a lot of fun passing out candy in his farmer costume. He was excited. He has discovered what candy is, and thinks he likes it. We let him have some M & M's.



Today we went to the fall festival at church, and had lots of fun. Noah rode the pony, named Prissy. He got his first taste of cotton candy- and thought it was too sweet! He had fun bowling, and throwing bean bags. He even went in the inflatable thing for a few minutes!

Fall Festival at the Bamboo Farm

Today we went to the bamboo farm for the fall festival. It was overcast- but thankfully not raining.

Here is a picture on the hayride.



With a balloooom.

Looking at the helicopter.



Face painted- which Noah asked to do!



And on the pony ride- he rode twice.


We had a lot of fun.

To the Pumpkin Patch

On saturday when Mommy was done working, we went to the pumpkin patch at the Methodist Church. It had a steeple. I like finding steeples.


There were a lot of pumpkins!! We got a big one for daddy, a medium one for mommy and I got 2 small white ones. It was raining when we left.

Noah's New Room

Today we finished (well, mostly) with Noah's room. We went from white furniture to wood, and from a crib to a twin with a trundle.

Here is the Before::

And the After!! We stuck with the primary colors, and didn't have to repaint or change the pictures. I would like to get him a bulletin board for near the chest.

The Transition

This has been a week of transitions. The first has been getting accustomed to life without Roamin. Very hard.

The second is transitioning Noah out of his crib. This has actually gone really well. I think we are surprised. He likes his new bed. He has not asked to go into his crib. We will probably take apart the crib this weekend. I will take pics of his "new" room when we get it fixed up. We will be getting him a new dresser in the next few weeks bc his is umm, falling apart. Yeah. The top drawer won't even close.

The third is the changes to the blog!! What do you think??? There is a new feature- you can become a follower. I am also going to be updating and changing some of the lists. Suggestions for new lists would be great!!

Oatland Island

Last weekend I took mommy and daddy to Oatland Island to see the animals. It was really fun. We saw bison, wolves, deer, birds, alligators, a cow, a biting pig, chickens, and 2 silly turkeys. I had fun running up the trail and the ramps. I liked the wolves the best. They had a big nest with eggs I sat on. I can't wait to go back!!!

Roamin Noodle (April 10, 1996 - October 2, 2008)

We got Roamin 2 months after we got married. We got him from the humane society. He was the best dog- and had some fun personality quirks. When he was younger he liked to play hide and seek. Scott or I would hide, and he would come find us. He also liked to run from the vacuum. He had an iron stomach, and ate the following:
several pounds of raw ground beef
numerous loaves of bread
a bag of full size Reese's peanut butter cups- including the wrappers
a pyrex pan of brownies- including the pan
clean pamper's diapers

The first picture is about 3 years ago, right after a haircut.

The second is all fuzzy with all his hair.

The third is from this summer.


He was very protective of the family and let us know when people were approaching. He had lots of nicknames including Moe, Mo-Mo, Noodlehead, and Roaminofsky. He was very loved and spoiled, and will be greatly missed.

Taking a Walk

Since the weather has cooled off, we try to go on a walk every night. This is also about the only time Noah will let me wear him. At other times, he is too busy! This is my babyhawk carrier. This is Noah riding on my back.

and Noah riding on my front. (yes, this is the same walk- he wanted to switch). I think I need a toddlerhawk though, he is getting so tall for the babyhawk! (and I've been looking at some chocolate straps!) He does get heavy after a while.

Noah has some things to say!

This is Noah's new word of the week. Who can tell me what it is? Hint- it is a yard tool.


and hey Noah- who lives in the phone?????

Atlanta Trip 2008!!!!

Don't I look adorable????


This weekend I took daddy and mommy to visit uncle Chris and aunt Katherine. It was really fun. We went to the park, and swimming in the pool, and out to eat. I played ball with Hay-na and Abby. They were funny. We also went to this place called Brewster's for Ice cream. It was Yummy. I see why it is mommy's favorite.

Here is me and uncle Chris and Aunt Katherine at the park.


Here is the windup!!

And the big throw for Hay- na.


My dirt sundae. I loved the worm!!

Fun at Armstrong

This weekend we didn't do too much. Hung around, went to Armstrong and played. Here are some great pics of the weekend.



Noah had a checkup on Friday- and he is growing!! Almost 34 inches tall. Here is a video of giggling and jumping!

The last few weeks. . .

The past few weeks have gone by fast. This weekend we went to lake mayer and saw the ducks. We saw a mama hen with her baby chicks too. Noah wasn't sure what to think of that. He didn't want to get too close- but had a lot of fun watching them. He also had a lot of fun riding on daddy's shoulders.






A few weeks ago we went to the aquarium at Skidaway Marine Institute and had fun looking at the fish. Noah liked the octopus and the shark the best. He liked petting the conch and the hermit crabs in the touch tank.