Halloween

We didn't celebrate Halloween this year, because I didn't want to figure out Halloween costumes and I had to work the next morning at 6am. So instead we just went to the U of I Homecoming parade, and the Fire Department Safety Fair and Pancake feed. Here are some pictures from the parade. Noah and I were with Mandie, Ryan, and Sarah, while Andy drove Ladder Truck 28 through the parade.This is after the parade, once we are back to the firestation.After the parade, some of the firefighters do a car cutting demo. There is Andy doing his part.

Noah sat down with all the "big kids" for about 1 minute to watch before it got too boring for him.

After we went home, Noah had his nap, and we listened to the football game. Later that night, my mom came over to play with Noah so Andy and I could go out to dinner. It was a fun day, but probably not a typical Halloween. Next year I won't be able to make excuses about participating in trick-or-treating or dressing up, because Noah will be old enough to go out and understand.

18 Months Old

Noah got his first haircut today. He did really well, he mostly just sat, until the end then he started squirming and and getting frustrated, because he couldn't get down, and the cape was too big. Here is Noah, with his fake smile before his haircut. During the haircut.

Up to this point, Michelle saved all of Noah's hair, so I have a nice momento of Noah's baby hair to cherish forever.

Noah wasn't afraid of the clippers, but he wasn't terribly crazy about them. I think they tickled or something.

And the after. Getting his hair cut didn't change how he looked very much, like some people believed it would. He just doesn't look like a ragg muffin anymore.

What a handsome boy!

Toddler Bed

Noah has been trying to climb out of his bed in the mornings, then gets his leg stuck between the bed slats and has to wait to be rescued. I decided after this happened 3 times we were done. So now he has graduated to his toddler bed. His quilt is one of mine that my Aunt Pam made me when I was a little girl. I just had to fold it in half and it fits perfects on his little bed.
Noah was checking out his new bed.

We survived Noah's first night in his toddler bed. He only got out of bed once, and I think he fell out, because when I walked into his room he was crying and wandering around like a zombie. Hopefully we have more good nights to come as Noah adjusts to his new bed.

Bath time!

I have recently been noticing how Noah is turning into a "little boy" a lot faster than I realized he would. All the baby in him is gone; his legs are getting longer, he is starting to stretch out, and all his baby fat is gone. A friend from work told me how much he has changed into a little boy, since the last time she saw him. It made me sad, but made me realize that we will be able to have new adventures as he grows up, and I will just have to cherish the baby that I once had, and always look back on the hundreds of pictures of him I have taken that lead up to now. This was Noah almost a year ago in the tub.

And now look at him.

I have been talking about getting Noah's haircut, since he has never had a haircut, just around the ears and at the nape of his neck. And my mom told me,"don't get his haircut, just let him be a baby for a little bit longer." And I will probably wait for a little bit longer.

Musician in the Making

Noah found this straw in a very big water bottle and figured out how to "play" it. He has been wondering around the house with the straw ever since he discovered its musical properties. It has been fun to watch, and of course these videos aren't as good as the real thing, but you get the idea.

Chopping Wood at Grandma Doris'

Today we went up to Post Falls to Mandie and Corey's Grandmas house to chop wood so she will stay warm for the winter. I had Noah duty so I didn't get to partake in the wood chopping fun, but I did take a lot of pictures.The girls!

Jeffrey chopping wood.

Ryan and Andy with the chainsaws.

Ryan cutting up more wood. I think I remember Grandma saying there is about 3 cords of wood. Whatever that means. Hopefully, it means there is enough to keep her from freezing this winter.

Noah waiting for the fun to begin.

Becky, Corey, and Mandie piling wood into the cart to take to the wood shed.

Andy was building a fire in the garbage can, and having a bit of difficulty. Noah took it upon himself to bring Andy wood to help start the fire. Needless to say, Noah kept bringing wood and Andy just threw it back on the ground when Noah wasn't looking. Eventually the fire got started and we roasted hot dogs over it. Yum!

Grandma Doris supervising the work being done.

Becky stacking the wood shed.

Andy and Noah having a snuggle.

Thank goodness for my jogging stroller, Noah had a pretty good nap in it, before getting back to work.

A lot of work got accomlished at Grandma Doris' house, and we had a lot of fun doing it. Next year we need to plan a weekend that isn't sooo cold. I think we were all icecubes when we were done.