It was Oklahoma State's Homecoming so we were able to go to the parade on Saturday before the game. The weather was perfect!
Noah was ready to cheer everyone on! He even wore his #85 sweatshirt (John's OSU football number).
We were able to see several different groups of people, bands, floats, you name it! It was Noah's first time to see Pistol Pete, OSU's mascot followed by several Pistol Pete's of the past. I recognized the Pistol Pete when I cheered. How fun!
Before the parade Noah walked around a little with Grammy (John's Mom). He loves walking and talking!
Noah and Laney (his cousin) also spent some time playing with Great Grandpa (John's Grandpa). He is such a godly loving man. It is a blessing to know him and be a part of his family! John and Noah get their big hands from Great Grandpa.
When it was time for Noah's bath, Laney wanted to join in on the fun. She likes to say, "Naked Barbie" when she sees someone or a doll naked.
What a fun weekend. We also helped John and Lori unpack into their new home. We were not able to do much during the weekend but are thankful other family members are able to help them out who live a lot closer. What a neat family to be a part of...a family who shows the love and servitude of Christ!! We look forward to seeing them all again for Halloween. Noah is going to be Tigger - because he loves to bounce (thanks Bekah!).
He was also very happy to be in his own bed for naps and nighttime again. He either had to sleep on Daddy on the plane, in the prayer closet at the funeral, or we just straight up woke him up several times to keep our schedule going. When he got in his bed at home he was so happy to play with Blue, Humpty, Ruff, and George. He plays with them a little before he catches some ZZZs.
Of course, he also spends some time cruising around. It is his favorite thing to do!
He also found his old bouncy seat that I hid in the corner!
Hi, Mommy. Watch me cruise around!!
I finally got her to take a picture with me!
Do you know where my shirt went?
Look at my cool guitar PJ's. I love the guitar like my Daddy!
Let us out! We want to play...we don't care if it is raining and muddy!!
Sometimes I cruise over to my toys on the floor to play but most of the time I am traveling around the house.
The Nursery
The Nursery
Our baby announcement 
My Mom (Emily's) and John holding Noah
Sweet sleeper :)
Noah with Makenna (Anna, Emily's sister's daughter)
We had a great time hanging out Friday night. We pack our lives with things (as everyone does) where it is just nice to hang out with the family knowing we do not 
have to rush to get somewhere or things done around the house (that part of the statement was for me, the perfectionist). Noah enjoyed going through the tunnel (Thank you, Makenna for letting me play with it!), watching Daddy play guitar and trying to join in on the fun (one of his favorite things to do), or walking all through the house. Doesn't he look like he is about to cause some trouble? I think he wanted to see if we were watching him. He loves the hallway because he knows there are pictures of Daddy, Mommy, and him. I point to them and say the name and he just giggles and then leans over to see the next pictures. He would play that game forever if I could hold him long enough!
pping and Joh
n is helping one of our friends move who got a position in a church (We will miss you all!). The rest of the day we'll probably play a little, do our weekly grocery shopping, and go out to eat. We have a gift card and some good coupons that we've been holding on to a while. We just don't eat out much but today sounded like a good time for that. Tomorrow we will enjoy our Church service and Sunday school. Due to traveling to Oklahoma a couple times and next weekend to California, we will only be at Church two Sundays out of five. I always miss not being there but it is definitely nice to be with family also. John's Grandma B (His Dad's Mom) passed away yesterday so we are headed out for the funeral. Please pray for the family as we mourn and rejoice that she is healed from over 10 years of Alzheimer's and now fully healed with God in Heaven. Praise the Lord!!
We visited Oklahoma again last weekend. We left Thursday night and arrived in Fairview late. The next day was the homecoming parade where John and their team was honored because it has been 10 years since his high school football team won State! In the picture, you can see John waving to Noah and me as we look on from the truck bed...John's truck from high school by the way. Grandpa let him drive it in high school until he bought his car and now Grandpa is driving it around town again. How fun! We also got to enjoy a pep rally that day and then go to the game that night. It was Noah's first live football game! He did we
ll. I thought it would be quite the task to keep him entertained (as it normally is) but he was so interested in everything going on. I guess I was enjoying myself too because I didn't even take any pictures. Noah looked so cute too! He had on a orange and black sweatshirt with the #85 on it. John was #85 through high school and at Oklahoma State University and the colors match for both schools too! I found it at Wal-mart when Noah was really little. It was a good buy! I will have to get another picture of it sometime. Saturday morning we headed to Stillwater for game day as well as visiting with family. We hung out with the family for a while until we went to the tailgating party before the game. It was nice to see Lori doing so well. Praise God for all the miracles He has done in her life. Continue to keep them in your prayers as she seeks to gain feeling back into her left side. She can move everything and talks beautifully but cannot feel on that side. Thank you all for your prayers! They are cherished and heard!
Noah was sporting his rugby shirt today (thanks Toby). So we had to get a few pictures...I don't want to ever forget how cute he was today :)
soon as he started standing. I guess he had already mastered moving his feet in his walker so I am not surprised. He is more brave everyday 
thinking he 
can walk out on his own. Sometimes he gets a little too confident and ends up on his back. Most of the time he is just fine and wants some sympathy and loving from me. Sometimes I give it to him and sometimes I tell him to suck it up! Just kidding! Or am I? We have such a blast everyday. It is so neat to see him learning and loving life as always. He is currently getting over two ear infections, but as you can see, he is still joyful and playful. Isn't he the cutest!! You can see why hanging with him everyday is a joy despite the energy I expend!
We had a blessed Sunday morning and a great time in Mesquite visiting for Anna's birthday. I took a picture of my favorite people on the way to Church! Aren't they good looking!!
weight problems but he can't take his bottle to kindergarten! I even make all his baby food homemade...you can't get much better than that! I think he may have been distracted by everyone which made him just open his mouth without realizing it too much. He is a busy boy and I think he is just bored and does not like being confined in his high chair. This morning (Monday), I fed him again and he did not eat as well unless he had a toy in his hand. So, he was not bored but it was a battle to get the food in before the toy. I know one day I will wish he wasn't eating so much but it may take a bit to get there!
Noah and Makenna had fun playing together. They are both very interested in the other. Makenna enjoyed kissing everyone (one of her new and precious talents we all enjoy) and Noah loved watching her walk, crawl, and play with the toys. Makenna even gave Noah a kiss but Noah just wanted to grab her to show off his strength. Lily (my little sister, Amy's, dog) also got a few kisses in!
Noah is becoming increasingly mobile every day. He truly enjoys the fact that he can get to a toy that he wants to play with. I know he will be even happier when he can walk and run to his desire. He not only loves playing in his exerciser but crawling in and out of it!
le. I was very pleased with my purchases and hope to go again on Tuesday morning to see what I can get for 50% off. Some of the toys are older than his interest or abilities now but will be nice for other kids that come over. I also got a few 24 month clothes. Yes, he is wearing 18-24 month stuff and is only 8 1/2 months old! He does wear some 12 month outfits but his muscles just bulge out of the shirts as well as his seriously strong thighs...OK, I am not kidding about the thighs! It was hard to figure out what size I needed at the sale but look forward to going again in the Spring or to some of the sales in other cities.
