I'm Baaaack! :)

Well my lovely blog wouldn't let me log in for the past couple of weeks and I don't know why, but it works now, so I'm ready to get back in the game! N.J.C. ROLLS OVER NOW!! I went into his room to check on him on the 28th of May and there he lay... sprawled out in just his diaper (he loves to be free...) "whaaa-ing..." and trying to figure out what to do next after his HUGE accomplishment! Not even four months old yet, and fully rolled over. This boy is MOBILE! Ahh! :) We slept at my cousin Keaton and his wife Mia's house that night and after we put him to bed, he rolled from his back to his belly from his belly to his back, multiple times! He also can stand if I hold his hands for about ten seconds straight without collapsing. He is so strong and we are so proud of him! I have GOT to go clean now though while he's sleeping, sooo I will be back with more updates SOON! Loooovee!!

CRIB CRIB CRIB!! :D

NOAH... in a way, it was a challenge for me to move you out of your adorable bassinette and into your crib. The words, "they grow up soo fast" hit me like a ton of bricks! I knew it was right though. You were always trying to sprawl out and then you got frustrated when your hands and feet hit the sides of the bassinette. Your energy said, "GET ME OUTTA here." The first night you were in your crib, we put you down for sleep and when we went to check on you, you were clear up to the top end of the mattress!! Haahha. You had scooted your little way up there the first chance you got, and now we call you "Scooter." :) You absolutely loooove to move. You love to watch me dance. You put on your "focus face" (mouth in a "O" shape, and eyes wide,) and kick and swirl your arms and legs around... really hard. Haha. It is sooo precious. Today you literally cracked up every time I said "did you doo-doo?" Anyway, back to the crib. When we go in to wake you up in the mornings, you are on your back with your arms up by your head, and you're facing the crib bumper. You hear us talk and start smiling before you even turn to look. It warms our hearts SO much Noah, you have no idea! You know your mama and papa. :) We have been working on sleep training. I guess you could call it "working." In other words, when you're hungry, you tell us. When you're tired you show it. When we clean you and feed you and you're clearly sleepy, we lay you down in your big boy crib and you fall asleep so well honey bunch. Not much to work on! You are such an incredible child. We love you buddha babyy! :) :)

TRIBUTE to the GRANDPARENTS!

Great-Grandmother!! Her first Great-Grand-baby! We love her SO much and are honored!

It's amazing to me, how God made it so that our memories begin when we are 2-5 years old. I always wondered why, and lately I have a newfound theory on the topic. I have always considered my Grandparents my "amazing grandparents"... on both sides of the family, but ever since Noah has been born, I have had the opportunity to see mine and Larry's parents as grandparents. This is one of the greatest gifts I have received. I get to witness my parents love and care for Noah, during the first months of his life, and seeing that, shows me how they were with me when I was his age. It is SO FUN and beautiful to see them running around the house together, gathering what he needs in the moment. A bottle... a new diaper, a few good laughs, some good kicking for exercise. They get all wound up and follow each other around, leaving their trails behind, making little messes. "It's been a while!" They say after I call them out on their trails of blankets and diapers and onesies and pick up after them. Haha. I can see their unique love for each other as they work together to meet Noah's needs. It warms my heart and gives me confidence in the future of the young deep love Larry and I have for each other. I also get to witness how Angie loved and nurtured her son (my husband) making him the man he is today. It is an

AMAZING

part of the circle of life. This woman is the most independent woman I have ever met. She has raised 7 kids with love and is one of the most selfless mothers I know. This makes it very relaxing and easy to be real around her. I feel like I can truly be myself and I am so blessed to have her as a mother-in-law. She accepted me into the family with ease and has showed me nothing but love and comfort... support and advice. Lots and lots of advice. :) Thank you, Angie, for welcoming me into your family with open arms. She is always putting her children's needs before hers, even when it's clearly not easy. One thing I respect about Angie is that she tells it like it is. I love this about Larry as well and I see where he gets it. I value honesty and she is very blunt and strait-forward, yet understanding and sensitive to other peoples feelings at the same time. The woman has been through more than I could imagine and her perseverance is admirable, while her strength shows through her character. She cherishes babies. She loves Noah with a passion and puts him first. She is a selfless mother and Grandma! She gives our boy undivided love and attention and doesn't hesitate to give us a break every now and then and nurture Noah James during the night. Being able to witness the womanhood of my husband's mother has been a beautiful experience, and I look forward to the future. I hope it brings more truth, growth, love, and connection.

A tribute to the Grandparents! :)

POD in the Sink! :)

So, the other day I fed and changed Noah, then put him down in his little chair so he could sit and hang out while I got ready. He fussed when I put him down, and stopped when I picked him up.

This cycle repeated all five times I tried.

I then decided to make him a little pod in the sink so that he could be up close to me, and I could still get ready for the day. It worked! He loved it and stared at me in awe the whole time! :) Love it! Oh and thank you to Ally for the cute sleeveless gown! He's quite cozy in it!