Visit with Grammie

We made a quick trip to Grammie's yesterday. Noah was so happy to see Grammie, and said, "Hi Grammie," for a lot of the 2 hour drive to Grammie's house. When we arrived, Grammie had special cupcakes for Noah.

Noah & Grammie danced...

and played with Aunt Rebekah's dog, Chip...

and played cars...

before we had to leave. Sorry we couldn't stay longer, Grammie! Kisses for Grammie!

Turtle float time

When Noah's cousins all came over, Mommy blew up this huge turtle float. It took a while for Noah to try it, but after he got in, he had plenty of fun:)

Noah says, "Brother."

We've told Noah that there's a baby in my belly, but don't really expect him to understand. But both last night and today, Noah touched my belly and said, "brother." Sometimes, my boy is just so sweet. I know he will make a great big brother.

An important 1st for Daddy

Dear Baby-On-The-Way-
Tonight I felt you kicking more than ever before! I could literally watch my belly jump when you'd make a kick. Daddy put his hand on my belly and felt your kicks for the first time! What a special moment for us both. I put Noah's hand on my belly and told him that there was a baby in my belly. He said, "Baby," and then sweetly made the sign for baby. He then said, "Brother." It melted our hearts. We love you already. I'm going to be surrounded by boys! It's a little bit scary, but exciting too!

6 crazy cousins swim

Susie kept Denise's kids while Denise was visiting London. We thought we could wear them all out with a long day of swimming and pizza. 6 crazy cousins---oh yeah, we wore them out. Of course, they wore us out, too! James, Matthew, Nicholas, Andrew, Ella, & Noah

Michael was a good sport and swam & helped with crowd control. Good man.

All the kids ould line up and take turns jumping to Michael. Matthew really got some air on this jump!

Visit from the Whaley family

My dear friends, Andress & Matt Whaley, spontaneously drove in from Arkansas to visit us. We haven't seen each other in 6 years, and it was just like old times. Noah had a wonderful time playing with their son, Adam, and daughter, Abigail. It was a swift visit, but so special. Adam, Michael, & Noah playing in the pool

Adam had fun with some left over sparklers.

Sweet Abigail liked listening to the water.

Adam helped Noah put a puzzle together.

Sick little boy

Noah has been sick the past 2 days. Yesterday had vomitting and fever of 102. He was so weak and misreable. Today his fever was 99.6, and, although he's on the mend, he's not well yet. Poor little angel, fell asleep in the chair. Sweet boy, feel better.