roommates reunited

Sorry it took so long to upload this picture, but here it is! It was so fun to see Stephanie--I hadn't seen her since Hana's wedding (before Noah was even conceived). Deb brought beautiful, new Bonnie (and left Violet at home with Jared). And I always love seeing Missy!

We were able to FaceTime Daniella, but weren't able to get in touch with Hayley. Sorry, Hay.

How did we all get old enough to have kids and stuff?

wonderful spring bike rides

Babies in helmets. Is there anything cuter?

I got this child bike seat for my birthday. It's so much fun to ride down to Nielsen's Grove to see the ducks and frolicking children.

so many pictures of Noah, you might get sick of him

I cannot get enough of this hat. Kills me.

He has 6 teeth!

Noah loves everything about cars (both toy and real ones). He loves the sounds they make, their wheels, the way they taste--everything.

 

He finally noticed I had the camera.

Model.

Naked model.

Loves the piano. And is tall enough to reach it by himself!

Post-bath hair.

First of all, I am NOT going to apologize for this adorable picture overload.

Noah will turn 10 months old in 10 days, but we just had his 9 month doctor's visit yesterday. Here are his measurements:

Weight: 19 lbs 12 oz (30th percentile)
Length: 30" (85th percentile)
Head circumf: 18" (50th percentile)

Due to his lanky figure, he is almost unable to wear size 18-month pajamas (sleepers). I'll have to put a 10-month old in size 24-months!

Noah's Likes:
- baths
- dogs
- cats
- being outside
- music
- bread
- hearing the train

Noah's Dislikes:
- men
- whistles
- being deprived of a nap
- getting his diaper changed
-

snoozer

Remember this post when I got some funny pictures of Monte sleeping? Welp, I've done it again. Behold.

I tell you what. This man can sleep anywhere. At anytime. Even when babies are crying in the same room.

book-themed baby shower

My friend, Kjirsten, and I threw a double baby shower for our coworkers, Nicole and Kim. It was so amazing I have to tell you all about it. And show you a lot of pictures from it.

Brooklyn, Sophia, Kim, Rachel, Kelly, Nicole (not pictured: Nikki, Kjirsten).

Who will get them right?

Nicole's present table.

Goodnight Moon- moonpies. Strega Nona- pasta salad and meatballs. The Carrot Seed- carrot cake. Green Eggs and Ham- deviled eggs. The Cat in the Hat- Thing 1 & Thing 2 cupcakes.

Kim's present table.

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie- cookies.

Jamberry- raspberries. Stone Soup- veggie soup. Mrs. Wow Never Wanted a Cow- Cowtales. I Like Vegetables- veggie tray.

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish- swedish fish. The Very Hungry Caterpillar- fruit kabobs.

The ladies of honor opening their presents.

Maecy, get ready to help throw a similar shower for Misty in June! It will be awesome.

4 month measurements

Weight: 15lbs 14 oz, 75th percentile
Length: 26", 80th percentile
Head circumf: 16.5", 45th percentile

Noah often rolls from front to back, but has never rolled from back to front (yet). He smiles and giggles all the time and still loves to be outside- we go on at least two walks per day. Pictures coming soon!

picture overload

He biffed it and then went straight for his thumb.

Debbie gave Noah this awesome outfit (it was the first item of clothing purchased for him)! I love it and so does Monte--thanks Deb!  If any of you can't tell, it says "Daddy's little stomper" on the shirt.

Freedom

Monte just finished his last final at BYU ever! I'm so excited that he'll have the next year off to play with me and Noah. Of course, he'll still be working full time, but think of all of that class/homework time he'll now get to devote to us! It's thrilling to think about.

Noah is getting cuter and cuter everyday! I won't post any pictures this time because I'm "typing" this on my iPad, but many pictures will be posted soon, I'm sure. And if you get sick of me posting them then you are a heartless monster.

he's official

They loved seeing Noah! And despite his face, Noah loved seeing them, too!

Don't judge. The sun was really bright.

Cheeses.

Some of the Mena boys (Danny and Dallin were also there).

Noah's name is officially on the records of the Church now. We had his baby blessing on Sunday in my parents/Maecy's ward in Ogden. The Mena's came down from Idaho for the occasion.  Noah was silent for the entire blessing and had wide eyes--he was probably really confused about 6 people holding him at once. Maecy was kind enough to let us use her abode for an after party.

first interview!

BEST news I've heard in at least a few weeks: Monte got his first invitation to interview at a PA school! This is SOOOO exciting. I know it doesn't mean he'll get it, but it's definitely a start. Sometimes we both start feeling hopeless and feel like he'll never get into any of them (not that he's not qualified enough, PA school is just hard to get into).

The school that wants to interview him is the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The main campus is in Newark, but the PA school is in Piscataway, NJ. Piscataway is only 4 hours away from Micquel and Jeff in Ithaca, NY and is only 3 hours away from Teri and her fam in York, PA! It's also only 50 minutes from New York City. Pretty exciting.

Hopefully Monte will get invited to interview at lots of other schools. I'll keep you posted!

2 months

This sweet boy is 2 months old! Here are his measurements:

Weight: 12 lbs 4 oz, 75th percentile
Length: 24.25 inches, 90th percentile
Head: 15.5 inches, 50th percentile

He's been recovering from his first round of immunizations pretty well (thank goodness for Children's Tylenol, even if he didn't have a fever- it helped with the soreness).  He's generally a very happy boy and we love him so much!

Pioneer Day

Snuggling with mom on the grass.

Don't you love his big eyes?

Sweet kisses from Dad.

Crazy people and crazy cars at North Park in Provo.

Noah's first 7 weeks

 Right after birth.

 Going home from the hospital on May 31, 2012.

 One week old on Grandma Guymon's lap.

 Chillin' in his bouncer at 2 weeks.

 Hanging out with 2nd cousin, Hal Swigert (Noah was 2.5 weeks old, Hal was about 3 months).

 First time going to church! About 4 weeks old.

 About 5 weeks old.

 Playing- about 6 weeks.

Finally got a picture of his cheeser- taken today at 7.5 weeks.