crayons

Noah loves playing with his crayons! He doesnt really do much proper coloring, but loves putting the crayons in and out of their case...and coloring on himself (which you can see much better if you click to enlarge this photo). I wasn't aware that crayons could actually draw on skin (markers, yes, but crayons??). But clearly now I have learned.

Trying to put the crayon in his eyes (and ears, mouth, nose)

Angry that he isn't being allowed to poke the orange one through his right eye. One day he'll appreciate it.

A little disclaimer:) -- I think sometimes a website like this is the direct result of a mother (i.e. me) who puts off doing important work during baby nap times in favor of using the computer. I want you all to know that yes, I do realize that a lot of what gets posted here is quite self-indulgent and trivial if nothing else. In any case, it's purely for fun, so I hope it keeps you entertained and up to speed with everyone here. :)

We received this box in the mail. Any guesses as to what's inside?

It's our cell phone bill for one month. Yes, just ONE month!! Our monthly bills tend to be so extensive they are now regularly delivered to us in a BOX!

Michael and I always tease each other that Noah has inherited his gift for the gab from the other person-- but as this box demonstrates, clearly Michael and I both do a pretty good job of chatting away.

Miscellaneous

Anna and her Uncle Brad

2 1/2 months!

Cheeky!! That's the only adjective to sum him up most of the time.

Nanna & Anna

This is the studio where I do Pilates every week. It's so peaceful and beautiful to overlook the city.

Noah being Noah. This was one of his quirky moments when he decided to wear Anna's hat and pretend to have a chitty-chat to grandma on his phone.

Brother & Sister

Noah giving Anna a nice hug

Noah getting a bit overzealous with his hugging

Then finally, as usual...it all ends in tears!

Noah loves having ALL of his stuffed animals in his crib. This is his new sleeping routine. They must all be put in with him and he eventually throws them out one-by-one and sometime later eventually goes to sleep.

Unloading the goods

The Boys!

Caught in the act!

Notice that his diaper is not on him, but rather on the mattress behind him. Constantly taking off his diaper is another new obsession.

Caught climbing out of the crib- his newest hobby. For those who don't know Noah, he is a very loveable, affectionate, and quirky/funny little boy with big personality, but he has also been extremely challenging and highly active-- and yes, we appreciate that kids will be kids, but he is just a bit beyond that :) For those who have seen Desperate Housewives, we closely identify with Lynette's character- and we only have ONE little boy.

Mother's Day II

These few photos are an addition to the Mother's Day post below (we keep forgetting that you have to follow the blog from the bottom up, hence these two posts were loaded backwards).



Noah really hoping Anna will share his obsession for phones. She's not looking too impressed to me.

A glass of Moët and kiddie bath time- makes for a great conceptual juxtapostion (if there can be such a thing)

Noah likes to "escape" after bath time and run around until we catch him. Here he is peering out the window (standing on a telephone nonetheless, for that extra little height) onto the streets below.

There are often hot air balloon tours through the city. Noah had prime viewing postion of the balloons from the hotel this weekend.

Mother's Day I

Happy Mother's Day to our Mothers as well as all the rest of the mothers out there. For our Mother's Day, Michael planned a great weekend. The 4 of us stayed downtown in a beautiful 6 room hotel suite and Amy was sent off to the dayspa for various (well-deserved:) treats.

View from our suite

Have to love room service!

Noah making himself at home during breakfast.

To Corinne: Yes, I am sorry to say that it was indeed Vegemite on Noah's toast. I won't let it happen again!!

Anna

This is Anna where we think she looks a bit like a babydoll. Her skin is finally beautiful and smooth after a few weeks of shocking baby acne (something no one really wants to hear about except maybe Grandma; our apologies to all the rest of you:) Maybe we should have started her early on her mom's Kiehl's skincare regime.

Peek

She loves hiding behind the blanket! It has become a bit of a game for her.

Autumn has arrived

In the past 5 years, these are by far the most colorful leaves we have seen during autumn here.

Amy's friend from college and her husband were visiting and it was so nice to see a familiar face here!! We went out for Italian with them the other night, which may not sound that exciting to you, but when you consider what dinner time looks like at our house most days, you may understand why we thought it was a very civilized experience.

We finished building our house 18 months ago and we have finally found the time & energy to organize to have some work done outside. The workmen fascinated Noah for ages!

Noah attempting to eat yogurt. I think he actually ended up drinking it instead.


Already posing for the camera

Noah will try to drive anything!