Helpers

One evening in November, the 11th to be specific, Noah was laying on the kitchen floor (this was back when I could still guarantee that he would stay in one place.)  I often used the handle on the oven door to hang toys as entertainment.  This evening his brothers decided to help.

It started simple

Then got complicated as the boys added just about every baby toy we own.  Still it's nice to have boys who like to help.

Eager to Help

On of the first manifestations of food allergies with Noah was constipation.  Once I counted up that he hadn't pooped for eleven days, I called the doctor.  Their recommendation was to give him a bottle of corn syrup mixed with water.

I think the kids were always resentful of my nursing Noah.  They wanted to be able to help, but when ever he cried I would whisk him away and nurse him.  So when those bottles of corn syrup and maple syrup came out they were each SO eager to have a turn.

Noah is so lucky to have such awesome siblings.  In the end it was not constipation but food sensitivities.  So far Noah seems bothered by dairy, eggs, almonds and peanuts.

Texture Quilt

About six years ago someone showed me a quilt they had made.  It was a quilt with fabric of all different textures.  

So for about five years I collected scraps of textured fabric.  I made the quilt while I was pregnant with Noah.  Then toward the end it just got too hard to be on the floor working on it.  I set it aside and picked it back up again once Noah was not so brand spankin' new.  I finally finished it in the beginning of November.

 Noah loves it, the kids love it, I even love to sit under it and feel the different textures.

Hair Cut

It has now been so long since I got my hair cut that it needs to be cut again, but oh well.  Here is my "new" hair cut.

Look at the green grass out the window!  Definitely out of season!

Pucker Up

Who couldn't resist those eyes,  and those lips...oh my!

Date Night

Aaron and I rarely ever go out for date night, but every Friday night is our date night.  Usually we just watch a movie, but sometimes we go above and beyond.  This was just one such night.  

I made a simple meal for the kids then sent them upstairs to watch a movie.  While they watched a movie Aaron and I had a fancy dinner, grilled tuna in a honey dijon marinade.  We also had a yummy side salad and sparkling cider.  

By the time we were done making and eating dinner, the kid's movie was over.  We took a brief pause to get the kids into bed then date night resumed.

9 1/2 years later our relationship has grown, matured and changed (for the better,) but one thing remains the same...I married my best friend.

First Tooth

October 28th Ben lost his first tooth.  Here's a peek at that toothless grin.

I think it is funny how Ben's glasses magnify just one eye so that it looks bigger.

Halloween

Noah Through the Ages

10/25/10

11/02/10 With his hair curled into a mohawk

Ditto

11/05/10 He fell asleep on the bathroom floor while I was showering

11/11/10

Ditto

11/21/10 Feeling somber

11/24/10 Brother play

11/30/10

12/02/10 With a friend on "Craft Night"

12/07/10 In the Bumbo

Loving life!

Ooblek

While we had a cousin visit in October we made ooblek.  It is super messy, but SO MUCH FUN!  Totally worth the mess and it isn't too difficult to clean up.

Blizzard

In the wake of the recent blizzard, I am posting photos of the first snowfall from October 22nd.

 Seems a little silly to post this now, but oh well.  Happy Winter!

Brothers

A Tribute to the Ladies(ans Gents)

We have a lovely bunch of chickens.  They lay all different colored eggs.  It is so much fun!

Time to clip wings!

Roosters are so pretty.  It is a shame they are so mean.

Another handsome fellow.

Lost and Found

Pictures like these should help you understand why Ben has gone through a couple pairs of glasses.

Although to my credit we have only permanently lost one pair and broken one pair.

State of Mind

Ok I need to accept that I love my blog, that it is important to me and that I want to post in it regularly.  It is a family journal and like my journal I should write in it frequently.  So despite the frazzled state of my mind, I will begin posting again.  I think I have decided that this is as important as my other daily habits of scripture, prayer and exercise. 

So here is Ben doing his funky dance.  He's got some pretty good moves!  For those receiving this via e-mail I have provided a link so you can see the video.

http://aaronandlauren.blogspot.com/