"Camp Out"

Tonight, Brian made a fire in the chiminea outside by Cole's playground. Brian, Cole, and I piled up some sleeping bags, popped some popcorn, and snuggled up with a big blanket up on the first level of the playground. It was pretty chilly, but we had such a wonderful time. Cole was in heaven doing something different and exciting by himself with Mommy and Daddy. He put on his snow hat since it was chilly and looked adorable. After we came inside, he didn't want to take it off and insisted on wearing it to brush his teeth, read books, and go to bed. I did convince him not to sleep in it. What a wonderful night! Great memories!

The Sick House

The last couple of months we have all been pretty sick in our house. Nothing too serious but unpleasant nonetheless . . . RSV, sinus infections, ear infections, and alot of coughing. After 5 courses of antibiotics amongst the four of us, we are all on the mend. While I am so thankful to have everyone healthy again, we did get to spend alot of intense family time together and got to see my parents more than usual too (since they were the only ones not scared to be around us). After staying at my parents' house for two nights, Cole told me that he thinks we should live there. He has so much fun over there, as is evident in the picture above of him flying into the pillow pile :)

Noah is 1!

Noah turned one just a few weeks ago, and I really can't believe how fast the time has gone! It seems like we were just bringing him home from the hospital, and now he is this happy, healthy, walking and talking little boy. He is such a joy! He is also quite a challenge. Noah is much less cautious than Cole was as a baby, and he loves to climb, jump, and get into everything :) He also likes to eat everything. On a daily basis, I can often be heard saying things like, "Noah, don't eat (fill in the blank . . . that block, that sock, your crib, your brother, that fuzz, that grass, that leaf, that rock, that dirt, me). He really is a pleasant boy nonetheless. He smiles and laughs all of the time. He thinks Cole is the funniest person alive, much to Cole's delight. He is extremely affectionate and showers me with hugs every day. I could go on and on about Noah, but suffice it to say, I love him dearly and though he keeps me on my toes, he is a precious gift from God and blesses me daily.