A few more good pics

Just a few pictures from the past few days.

After eating a fruit cup at dinner one night. He knows how to make it stick to his face. I thought this was really funny and so did he! :-)


On Thursday morning, we met Jacque, Elizabeth and Jacob at the park. Jacque and I were in pre-natal yoga together and Elizabeth is just a little younger than Noah. Jacob arrived about 3 months ago and we hadn't met him yet, so that was really nice!

Elizabeth had never been to the Kids Together park, so Noah was showing her around. :-)

Such the ladies man

Noah LOVED Jacob. He asked to hold him and wanted to touch and kiss lots - but was pretty good about staying away from his hands and face.

After a short nap on Thursday - I guess that's obvious!

Waylon was home yesterday which was nice. We got to visit with Waylon's Uncle Royal for a bit at Starbucks and then went to the mall for a while in the morning. Noah took a good nap (finally) so we all got to relax some in the afternoon. Waylon took Noah to the grocery store after nap and I got some more things organized in the nursery.

On a side note, I'm not sure if we are going through a stage or if Noah is catching on that this baby is coming soon or what, but he's been a bit of a challenge for the past week or so. We just have to keep telling ourselves that we'll get through this!

This morning, Noah and I went to the hospital to visit Janet and Frank (Maddie's parents) and Maddie's new little brother, Mason, who was born on Thursday!! Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet Mason cause he was back in the nursery but I thought it was a good opportunity to get Noah into the hospital and just see what it's like. We got to peek through the nursery window and saw a bunch of babies which was fun. They are coming home today and we hope to meet Mason tomorrow (and possibly get in a playdate for Noah and Maddie, too!).

Tonight we have another wedding to go to so Grandaddy is coming to hang with Noah while we are gone (Nana is at the beach with her friends).

Another 'couldn't-resist-posting' post

This was Noah and Stella Dot's reaction when they ran into each other at the park!

Yay!!

Well, after 9 years of dating, it finally happened! Jennie and Cory got married yesterday!! Here are some pictures of the beautiful event!!

Having nails done with her 'unmaids' yesterday. They decided not to have a real bridal party and instead just have her brother stand with her and his father stand with him. But a few of us girls couldn't pass up the opportunity to be pampered along with her!

After hair and make-up (I did the makeup!)

Beautiful!

Watching people arrive with Megan adjusting the dress - I love this shot.

Megan, Megan, Jennie and Me

A picture without a kid! - well, kinda. :-)

The two pregnant girls had to have a snack - shoving McDonalds in before the ceremony!

The ceremony was beautiful and intimate!

First dance - another favorite shot

Cutting the yummy cake!

The 'church boys' - friends for about 20 years!

Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins!

The bouquet 'pass-off' :-) Could Megan be next??

At the after party back at North Hills

Cory and Waylon

Me and Jennie - I'm so glad she came into my life!!

While we were off celebrating all day yesterday (and Friday afternoon and evening, too), Noah got to hang with Grammy and Papa for the second weekend in a row! My parents came down on Friday morning to be our on hand babysitters for the weekend - we are so thankful for them fitting us in their busy schedule. They leave for a trip to Canada on Wednesday! Here are some pics of Noah's weekend....

Grammy and Papa taught Noah how to play real tee ball and actually run the bases...

Tickling with Grammy

Saying goodbye to Mommy Friday night

Riding the boats at Pullen Park on Saturday morning

Wearing Papa's hat

Two great shots....

Thanks Grammy and Papa! We ALL love you very much!

Grammy and Papa left this afternoon after letting us sleep in and a quick trip to the park (where we just happened to run into Stella Dot and her daddy, Grant)! We've just been playing around the house and in the yard this afternoon and still have another day off together tomorrow!

Hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend!

Afternoon with Savannah

I couldn't resist posting these adorable pictures of Noah and Savannah from this afternoon! They love each other so much!!

Weekend in MD

Last Thursday, Noah and I flew up to MD to visit with Grammy and Papa and go to a good family friend, Jill's, baby shower. I figured it was a good chance to come to the shower and get in one last trip before I'm pretty much homebound before the baby is born. I was a little nervous about flying with a 2 year old when I was so pregnant though. Of course, Noah was so good and the flight was uneventful so that was good.

When we arrived, we went straight home to check out all the fun toys that Grammy keeps at her house. I wasn't sure how naptime would go so I just waited until he was very tired and he went down fine (he was in a new room and new big boy bed there).

Friday morning, we ran some errands - got a present for the shower and a dress for me for the two weddings we have to go to this weekend and next weekend!

Friday night, Noah stayed home with Grammy and Papa and I met up with some of my girlfriends from high school. It's always nice to catch up with them!

Some pictures from Friday...

Cheese!!!

Playing with Mommy's old Fisher Price record player.
He wasn't quite sure what to think! :-)

Noah wanted to push Grammy around in the wheelchair -
Grammy said it's a peek of things to come! :-)

Riding the ride at Babies R Us - wow, when we are with Grammy, these things move!
I usually don't put any money in. :-)

Saturday morning, we just relaxed and had a pretty slow morning. Around 11:00, another high school friend (and middle and elementary school!), Brian, came over and brought his two kids, Addison and Caleb. Noah had so much fun with them today and was still talking about them just this morning! It was so fun to catch up with Brian, too.

Watching 'Tigger and Pooh' in the chair mommy used to sit in.

Posing with the new kitchen Grammy and Papa got -
apparently it took them 2 1/2 hours to put it together!!

Playing with Caleb and Addison

Saturday afternoon, Noah and Papa got some alone time while I went to the shower with my mom and sister.

Just before we left for the shower...

Papa fed Noah dinner and gave him his own mini cherry pie for dessert. He loved it!

They also took a walk in the woods behind the house.

Jill's mom, Roz and my mom went to college together and have been best friends ever since. We've spent almost every Christmas with them since I was a kid and Jill and her sisters are more like cousins to me and my sister. Now, Jill is due 10 days after me! So exciting!

Kinda crazy to compare the bumps. I'm huge! :-) - no wait, She's tiny!

Diane, me, Jill, Katie, and Leah

Sunday morning, we headed back to Raleigh. Another uneventful flight which was good! Noah was so excited to see daddy and promptly fell asleep in the car on the way home. He took a nice long nap and so did I when we got home!

Studying the safety features on the plane before takeoff.

Snuggling after nap on Sunday

Sunday evening, Nana and Grandaddy came over to play and go out to dinner. A grandparent filled weekend! What could be better??

On Tuesday this week, we picked up Maddie from school and she and Noah had a great time playing. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a few pictures of them.

Hiding in the closet. They literally went in there and closed the door and waited for me to come find them. It was funny.

Swinging!

Today is one of Waylon's favorite days of the year - the first football game of the season! In honor of the game and the fall like weather, we put on Noah's red pants. Here he is this morning trying to make the Wolfpack sign. :-)


Tomorrow, Grammy and Papa are coming here! Wow, two weekends in a row with them. They are generous enough to come back to be our on-hand babysitters for the weekend since we have wedding festivities for Cory and Jennie! It's really happening! They are getting married in two days!!