Overdue pictures

I have been meaning to get some new pictures of Noah up for a few weeks...so here they are!  He is doing great, getting into everything, and working on walking already!  

Here is Noah using his activity center as a bench

Just look at those big eyes!

Trying to reach his buddy Louie (who is not supposed to be on the couch)

Mr. Smiles

Playing makes a boy tired!

Officially old.

We got a mini van yesterday!  I feel old.  It is really nice though, and we were able to trade in the Rav4 for what we paid for it, so we didn't lose any money on it!  It is a 2006, is red, and has stow and go so it has a lot of space to store diapers and toys without cluttering up the van.  Anyway, this is not a picture of ours, but it is the same year and color, so ours looks identical to this one :)

Video link

This is just a neat video I wanted to share.  A friend of mine posted it on facebook and I just loved the message.  

http://www.tangle.com/view_video.php?viewkey=9fb9e41674e0b7874f12

The news is out

Well apparently everyone knew already (thanks to my hubby and his big fat mouth) but now it is "official"...we are expecting another baby!  We had an ultrasound this morning and baby was measuring at 8w5d.  We have chosen names already, so Eli Charles for a little boy, and Grace Elizabeth for a girl.  While we are still in a state of shock, we feel very blessed to be here again! 

Fishing at the lake

We took Noah fishing today (well Brandon fished while me and Noah relaxed on a big sheet).  Noah loves being outdoors, so he had a great time.  We didn't catch anything, but enjoyed the sunshine.  

4th of July

Despite being cold and rainy, we had a pretty good 4th (Noah's first!).  The parade was rained out, but we went to Brandon's parents for a BBQ, and then went to the fireworks.  Noah did awesome staying up so late and he loved watching the fireworks.  He got a little fussy towards the end, but he did stay up 2 hours past bedtime so that was expected. 

Splashing around

It is HOT this week.  Hot and humid.  For the most part, Noah and I have been hiding out in the a/c but Noah loves being outside, and gets pretty bored after being cooped up inside after a few days.  So we decided to brave the heat and hang out outside this afternoon.  I got out his baby pool and let him play for a good 30-45 minutes or so.  

pulling up and cruising

Noah started pulling up just a day or two ago.  Today he started trying to "cruise" along the furniture.  So far he just takes a step or two before falling, but I am sure he will have it mastered in no time!  

We're back!

We had a great trip down to Missouri to see my grandparents.  Noah was a great traveler and all the commotion didn't seem to phase him.  

Teething biscuit

Here is some pictures of Noah gnawing on a teething biscuit (AKA the greatest thing ever!).  He has been teething this last week, and has been feeling pretty icky, but he seems to really like chewing on these things.