First steps!

Due to Noah having a virus, we just played at home the last couple days. It is only the second time he has been sick (besides ear infections) and both times it was just a virus. He takes viruses like a champ even when everything is coming up. He has acid reflux the first several months of his life so it is nothing new. I did forget all the cleaning and laundry I did...no fun!

I missed my workout at 24 Hour Fitness so I just decided to workout here with Noah. He enjoyed watching me look silly as I worked out and also tried to grab (and chew on of course) my elastic band. He didn't want to miss out on all the fun!

He did not miss a beat with his walker either.

But, the most exciting news of all is that he took his first steps unaided. Last night he walked a few steps to John and then back to me. Today he was walking with my finger and when I let go and continued walking a few steps toward me. I am such a proud Momma! And this big event is on a day that he cannot keep anything down. Who would have thought? One day I will not have to carry him so much! Praise the Lord. Yes, I know He will be very mobile and get into everything even more but I am ready and excited for him! :) What an exciting time!

Proud Momma,
Emily

Pictures of Noah...surprise, surprise!

On a rare event, I will actually sit still for a few seconds (but only because Mom was tickling me). My Dad actually got in on camera!My first time to find dirt...what a glorious day!Although it is pretty gross!

But still, I will pretend to be innocent!I am getting closer to walking everyday.

My new favorite thing is playing in an empty box. Dad and Mom push me all around!

I also love learning new things from Dad. He is the best!

I got a bath in the kitchen sink again since my bathtub was dirty (sewer problems). Look at my old man hair. My Dad is silly!I am a pretty crazy sleeper at times and my sleeping buddies roll around with me. Love you all! Have a blessed day!

Emily (on behalf of Noah)

Halloween Weekend

Our weekend started off very exciting with plumbers here for over an hour in the afternoon and then several hours in the evening. They even had to take out one of our toliets! Needless to say, we had raw sewage on our walls, floors, etc. Around 10pm Friday we started cleaning and deotarizing so we could feel comfortable walking into our bathroom. We finally got everything cleaned and went to bed. I couldn't believe it but Noah slept through all the noise of the plumbers and cleaning! I guess he was pretty tired. It was his first day to switch from two naps to one. He completed the day like a champ by talking away, pretending he was a motor boat, pushing his new walker (thanks to the Gibsons!), and everything else he could find to play with. John could win husband of the year too. He was so much help cleaning (as always), washing dirty towels (more than once just in case!), and so much more. He even let me sleep in Saturday morning (as he often does), got Noah up, feed him breakfast, did a couple loads of laundry, folded the laundry, did the dishes...and whatever else I may have not notice. What a good hubby he is! I feel so blessed that he always does what he can although he is so busy. He treats me like a queen. Ok, enough bragging (John says not to brag on him like I do but I can't help it. The Proberbs 31 women did and he was praised at the gates...just trying to be like her...Ha)...

Saturday night was fun, we took Noah to the Trunk or Treat at our Church. Noah started out in his OSU stuff like Dad and Mom but changed into his Tigger (thanks Azi!) costume later.

Noah was so tired at the end of the night. The 'one nap thing' was a little harder with a later bedtime. He was past the climbing out of your hands tired stage and into zoning out. It is a rare event to have Noah sitting still on your lap!Really...do I have to wear the hat?

Meet my friend Caleb, the Lion.

We were also able to get a lot of cleaning/organizing done. I organized my scrapbooking stuff (I now know where everything is!), cleaned several areas in the house, cleaned out our closets for good will (how do we always end up with so much to give away when we RARELY buy clothes?). Boy, it is nice to be home, get things organized, and be rested for a new week! We even had an extra hour this weekend! But, I do feel sorry for those on the night shift...they had to work 9 hours instead of 8...what a bummer!

I hope you all had a good weekend too!

Love, Emily (on behalf of the Woogies)

Yo, that's right I'm standing...

I love me some boxes! It's like my first car!

Ummmmm, is somebody going to clean my face????

Oh yeah, Go Pokes! I'm the cutest boy ever!

Look at me, Daddy!

Ready for church!

Enjoying a rare Baby Einstein moment in my cool pj's...


Until next time, Love,

Noah

OSU Homecoming Weekend

Our weekend was full of fun! First, Noah and I started out packing for the trip. He decided he would try to help Daddy pack by pulling out all of John's shoes off his shoe rack. Now he tries to do it every time he gets in our closet. What fun!
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!
I did not get a very good picture but if you look really closely the parade marshals were Barry Sanders (furthest in the picture), Garth Brooks, and Robin Ventura (you can only see the front of the car he was sitting in).
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!).

Until next time,
Emily

At Home Again

Noah is adjusting well again to being at home...little does he know that we are leaving again this week end. Friday after lunch we are headed to Stillwater again. John and Lori are moving into their new house. They just found out they have to get out of their rent house because it was sold. Since this was VERY short notice, they are hurrying to get things packed and some more completed on their house before they move in. They are actually moving today! Yesterday the carpet and counter tops were supposed to go in. I hope they did! We plan on helping them unpack and get things a little more livable. I know...this is just what they need with a newborn baby, a two year old, and the mother recovery from a post pardon stroke!! Please continue to pray for her healing.

Yesterday John's Grandpa (his Mom's Dad) was in the hospital because he was having a little pain in his chest. They ended up operating on him and he had 75% blockage and a stint put in. He is doing fine now and should be going home today. I am sure he will heal quickly! He is a tropper and such a godly man!! It is neat to see his heritage pass down through the family. I pray we can also teach our children in the way they should go also!

Sunday we are going to hurry back to Fort Worth to be with my family (Emily's) for dinner. It will be another eventful and fun week end!

Here are a few pics to show what Noah has been up to this week. Noah knows his bedtime routine...bath time, get his nighties on, drink some milk, and head to bed. He was very happy before his bath (good hand placement Noah!) but when we tried to take a picture of him before he got his bottle he was not too happy with us...he managed to look cute anyway.

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!


It is always an eventful day with Noah!

Love you all!

Emily (on behalf of the Woogies)

Play, Play, Play

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.

Emily (on behalf of Noah Wesley)

Life Happens, Scrapbooking doesn't

Because I like to save money any way I can and scrapbooking is fun... I make my own cards. Yes, it does take time but it makes the cards special and I save four bucks for every time. It sure adds up when you have A LOT of people in the family to send birthday and anniversary cards to. With the little time I have to get those done, Noah's scrapbook gets put on the back burner. Lately I've made it a priority so I've gotten a few sheets done. I've only made it to week three and he is 9 1/2 months but one day his first year will be complete. If God blesses us with another child they will just have to have a scrapbook made online. The first child always gets the best...that is just the way it is...

Here are the pages I have completed so far:

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)

Hopefully I will be able to get some more pages done soon. I cannot wait to see it complete. I am sure I will look at it over and over again. He is already growing up so fast!! Blessings to all!

Emily (on behalf of the Woogies)