Well, we had the ultrasound yesterday....

Now, about that first picture. They aren't 100% sure it is a boy. She couldnt' get a good shot because the baby was upside down. I was hoping to post a video of the UltraSound but apparently it is against the law to video tape....hmmm that's funny we have one of Noah's. Oh well. The nurse practitioner found something in the baby's brain and wants us to go in to Duke for a level II ultrasound. She said it was a Choroid Plexus Cyst which was very small and to not worry about it. If they find anything in the ultrasound, they are to send us to a specialist. She also told me not to go home and get on the internet about it. Which is exactly what I did! Anyway, I have researched about it, found alot of info, and she was exactly right, there is no cause for alarm and these things usually take care of themselves. We havent scheduled the 2nd ultrasound yet but will let all of you know when we do and make sure to let you know what happens! Thanks for your prayers!

Everything else was great. The baby's heartbeat was about 150's and is measuring 9 oz. I've gained 3 pounds, and my iron and other levels are perfect. Next appointment is Jan 2. So stay tuned!

Thanksgiving! Whew!!!

Well, we had a wonderful time for Thanksgiving this year. We took off Tuesday to Josh's brother Caleb's house. He and his wife Heather live in Hendersonville, NC. Took us about 6 hours to get there due to horrible weather and rush hour traffic. Oh well, now we know the way NOT to go :-)

Woke up Wednesday and hung out alot. Kara came up from Charleston on Tues. night as well, so it was nice to spend some time with her. Josh's mom and dad came that night and we stayed up playing games. Girls won, by the way! Thursday we all headed out to Grammy's house where we enjoyed our feast! Noah only ate the jello and cool whip.....but oh well. Visited with family for a while and then drove home. Heather and I were determined to get up early the next day so we could get the deals. Well, we found out that the outlet mall in Gafney (about an hour away) opened at midnight that night. Yeah, we TOTALLY went! We didnt think anybody would be there, but traffic was backed up about 2-3 miles before the exit! Friday was also a "no tax" day in South Carolina, so that helped the masses as well! Well, we shopped and got GREAT deals, for about 5 hours and then headed home. Got home about 7 and slept til about noon. Whew! We were tired, but TOTALY worth it!!!! We came home on Sunday, along with everybody else in NC, and enjoyed our evening of laundry. Noah was happy to be at home too, he missed all his toys!

I just updated our photosite (link on the righthand side) where I posted pictures from this past weekend. So enjoy!

Videos Are Fixed!

Okay, if you were having problems viewing the videos before, I think I solved the issue. Enjoy!

Videos!

Sorry about the video overload. I have been wanting to put these on here for a while, but just couldn't find the time. So, I did it all at once! Enjoy!

Noah Giving Baby kisses!

Chex Mix!

I guess I will do anything to hear him giggle!!!!!!

Ring Around the Rosey!

FLIPS!

Noah's racecar bed!

 

Noah The Menace!

Move over Dennis Mitchel (aka Dennis the Menace) there is a new kid in town and his name is Noah! The past wekk, Noah has tried to burnt he house down, climbed out of his crib, climbed out of his pack n play, got his first black eye, and there is probably more, but I can't remember all right now. We'll start with the fire story. Noah knows he is not allowed to touch the oven. Before he was "strictly" corrected, he used to pull the door down, climb on the opened door, stand on the door and play with the cool looking knobs! Like I said, he was strictly corrected for this, and we thought it was over. Well, one night while a lasagna was cooking, Noah decided to do some cleaning up. He just opens doors and puts stuff in them, you know, out of sight, out of mind. Well, he came across some junk mail and decided that the place for that mail was in the oven. Josh was in the kitchen doing the dishes and I was right around the corner straightening up, when we both heard the oven door close. Noah came running around the corner with both hands up in the air, in a "I didn't do it" pose, and eyes about the size of quarters. He was "strictly" corrected again not to touch the oven, and that was the end of it. Until Josh smelled something burning. We opened to oven and found the piece of junk mail, now on fire. Hopefully Noah learned his lesson not to touch the oven! He's all boy, but is learning how to obey. It's neat to see when it finally "clicks" with kids. There is nothing better than the odedience of your own child! We're having a blast with the little guy but aren't taking our eyes off of him for a second! 

Which Celebrity Do you look like?

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The Cream Cheese Factor

Okay, usually I dont like to "vent" on my blog. Afterall, it is called adorablenoah, so I like to make it of him, BUT (you knew it was coming) I just wanted to write about "the cream cheese" factor. Have you ever been to a Panera, a bakery, Dunkin Donuts.....(you get the idea), and ordered a Bagel with Cream Cheese? I have always LOVED bagels especially everything bagels (thank you Megan Clark from Bob Jones!). Not a ton of cream cheese, just a thin layer over the entire half bagel. Anyway, did you know that if you were to buy JUST a bagel at Panera, it would cost you .89? But if you bought a bagel with cream cheese, it woud cost you $2.34? Does this make sense? Dunkin Donuts is the same way. They will charge you .79 for a bagel and if it's with cream cheese, the total is $1.99! Maybe it's the pregnancy, but I get the urge for one of those everything bagels every once in a while and the best are from these places, yet me being my cheap self cannot get over the fact that the cream cheese is more than the bagel! I have tried the whole, I will just pick up half a dozen and eat them at home, but they dont last that long. By the time I get to the 4th one, it's all hard and stale.....Maybe I just need a little fridge for my car that I keep cream cheese and ranch in. Oh I won't even get started on the whole ranch thing, you know when you go to Burger King or McDonalds (for your salads...okay okay, your french fries) and they charge you for an extra Ranch or a ranch at all.....They are condiments people! Next thing you know, they will be charging for Ketchup on your burger!! Anybody know what I am talking about?

Sorry, No Blogging!

Sorry we havent been on for a while. We've had our friend Margaret visiting from Indiana and have been busy running around. While Margaret was here she brought her scrapbooking. Noah wanted to help so bad! It was cute, yet annoying at the same time. So, mommy got out the crayons and paper and he went to town. He loved "helping" and sitting at the "big" table! Just have to remember to keep the coloring ON the paper! Thanks for the visit Margaret! We had a great time! 

Brothers don't shake hands, Brothers gotta hug!

This is Jackson and Noah one day while playing. All of a sudden Noah runs up to Jackson and gives him a big ole bear hug! Luckily I had the camera. Jackson is 2 1/2 and is like a big brother to Noah. Noah LOVES to follow him around and laugh at everything Jackson does. Jackson loves all the extra attention of course! It's hilarious to watch them together! 

Josh's Old New Truck

BEFORE


AFTER

Well, here it is. I have ben meaning to blog about it, but just havent had the time. This is Josh's new old truck. We've been in the market for a second vehicle ever since he sold his Honda Passport. He found this truck on the side of the road for $1,000. Mind you, it didnt start and we had to tow it to the local mechanic, but it was only $1,000 nonetheless. After the change of the alternator ($175) and a new paint job from MACO, from his wonderful wife for his birthday, this is the end product. Not too shabby for a $1500 truck. Mechanic says as long as we keep oil in it, it should run forever! Well, I dont know about forever, but it should last us a while. Praise the Lord!

 

14 week Dr's Visit

Well, I just got back from my check up. Everything is "perfect". She said that the baby's heartbeat is in the 150's-160's, which is good but doesn't help me figure out if it's a girl or a boy. At this time Noah's was about 152, so we will see. We scheduled the ultrasound and my next appointment for Wed, Nov 29. Hope the little person is cooperative! Haven't gained any weight yet, but the doc didnt seem too worried. She said just eat when you feel like it, which was nice to hear. Anyway, just thought I would update everybody on the progression. Must find a picture to make this post more exciting :-)

I know it has nothing to do with anything, but it is a funny picture and does make the post more interesting!

Wonder why he likes to travel? He lives like a king!!!

 

ROAR!!!!!!!

Well, due to a volleyball game in Greensboro, we didnt go trick or treating this year. BUT, Noah did wear his lion costume to Golden Corral with the team, walking around the mall with mommy, and to the game where the officials were even dressed up. I literally had to sit on him to draw the whiskers and nose, but it was well worth it! He looked so cute! I especially loved it when he fell asleep in his carseat on the way to the game. Wish I would've taken a picture. He loved all the extra attention and candy that people gave! Did you know people trick or treat at the mall? Yeah, NO IDEA! Anyway, we got home around 11:30 and put the lion in his den for the night. It was a crazy day and I cant believe I only got 6 pictures, but oh well.