Family Pictures

We went to the UI Arboretum with Mandie and she took some lovely family photos for us. These are some of my favorites. Noah would only smile if he was clapping, so he is clapping in most of the pictures.

My beautiful blue eyed boys!

Noah didn't want to hold our hands. He wanted to be free to run ahead.

Pictures were a lot of fun. And Noah did fairly well for the most part, even though it was bed time. Thank you Mandie for the beautiful pictures!!!!

Swimming with Friends

Noah and I were invited to my friend Joni's grandmas swimming pool. We all have babies that are about the same age so we had a fun playdate. Noah still loves to jump off the edge of the pool.This is Katelyn (Joni's daughter). She is 7 weeks younger than Noah.

Here is Noah riding around in one of the cool boats. Noah and I swimming together.This is Ella, Carly's daughter. She is 3 1/2 months younger than Noah. We finished swimming and the kids were sharing snacks. We all had a great time, including the mommies!

Shives Beach

While my sister was home, the one thing she wanted to do was go to Shive's beach, so that is what we did. Noah had a great time playing in the sand. He got more interested the longer we stayed. He found a friend to dig in the sand with.

The beautiul view from the beach. The lovely Clearwater River. It was SOOOO cold. I had forgotten just how cold.
Noah playing some more in the sand.

We had such a great time at the beach. If only it wasn't so far away, we could enjoy it more.

Our Anniversary

We celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary today. We didn't do anything terribly exciting because I worked the night before and Andy's grandma passed away. It was a very nice and peaceful passing. A blessing for all. We went to dinner with a bunch of family and then shared an icecream cake together at home. What a great life we have had together so far and I look forward to the many years ahead.

Catch up

Over the last couple weeks we have been moving and have not had internet, so I haven't been blogging. Tonight I am getting caught up, so I have back dated the last few blogs, but they are ready for your viewing.

4th of July

Over 4th of July weekend, Andy, Noah, and I went up to Sandpoint and stayed at Mandie and Corey's grandparents house. We drove up Friday night to their house and then on Saturday Corey, Caitlin, Noah, and I went to the parade. It was hot outside but we found a nice shady tree to sit under. Noah really enjoyed the parade. He only cried a couple times; when the dogs went by and he couldn't touch them, when the fire engines had there sirens on and when the car shot fire out his tail pipes and then backfired. Other than that we had a GREAT time.

This was the car that shot fire out its tailpipes and then backfired. It was really cool.

An old Sandpoint fire engine.

Noah with his battle scars. He fell while he was walking on pavement and hit his forehead and also his 3 day old mosquito bite under his eye. Noah and I were waiting in the car for Caitlin and Corey to come out of Walmart, so we took a few pictures.Andy BBQing for lunch.We ate a lot of delicious food...
Then we were lazy.We just laid in the lawn, on blankets and lawn chairs, and talked.

Noah enjoyed walking through the grass.
Noah was catching his balance, after he almost fell.

Mandie shooting clay pigeons.

Noah had his ear plugs in so the gun shots weren't too loud. Once it was dark outside we laid in the pasture and watched Andy and Ryan's firework show. It was very cool. Noah enjoyed the show but was very ready for bed when it was over.

We had so much fun up in Sandpoint. Hopefully we can do it again next year.

Noah is Walking!

Noah started walking a couple days ago. He has been taking more and more steps over the last couple weeks, and he has finally let go of the walls and furniture. He has become mister independent with his new found freedom. Now I am trying to keep up, but it is the best.

Laughing

This is just a cute video of Noah laughing, that I needed to share. His laugh always brightens my day. I hope it brightens yours as well. Enjoy!

March of Dimes

Today Noah and I had the pleasure of walking to raise money for "March of Dimes." "March of Dimes" is an organization that raises money for research and education for premature babies. We walked 5 miles along the Snake river in Lewiston, Idaho and Clarkston, Washington. We had a great time with many of my co-workers from the Family Birth Center, along with their friends and family. It was a scorching 92 degrees before we left, but what a great cause we were supporting.

Memorial Day Campout

Over Memorial Day weekend, Andy, Noah and I went to Laird park for a campout with Andy's parents. We had a great time. The weather was great and Noah was a great little camper. He was certainly ready to go home when it was time, but he had a lot of fun. Here is our campsite from behind.

Noah having his morning milk and banana. I said the word banana and he pronounced it exactly like I said it. As Noah called it, "nanana."

Noah playing in the camper.

Noah playing with toys at the Tibbals campsite.

Noah and Sophia playing with Lightening McQueen.

Andy and I walked the trail once over the weekend. Noah is riding in one of his birthday presents. He thinks it is pretty cool. He just sat in his chair, looked around, and chatted away as we walked.

Here is the happy boy at the beginning of our walk.

Before we were to the end of the trail, Noah had fallen asleep hunched over in his chair.

Noah and his Papa playing.

Noah going for a walk with his walker.

Noah and I spent a lot of time walking around, with him holding on to my hands because I wouldn't let him crawl around in the dirt and rocks. #1, I couldn't handle the dirt and #2, there were pieces of thorn trees all around our campsite with 1 inch thorns, I didn't want him to get punctured.

Overall we had an awesome camping trip. Noah had a great time and so did we. When he eventually starts walking by himself, we will have to go again, and it will be twice as great.