Fall leaves, apples, and adventures

This weekend was one big adventure :-) This man and this lady (is how I referred to them the whole weekend...) came all the way from Portland to visit!

It was their first time meeting Hannah.... and I got to get re-acquainted with them (it's been more than a YEAR since they visited last)


We didn't waste any time.... we went and visited our favorite apple orchard in sugar creek..
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where we saw more pumpkins...

And got to pick fresh apples from the trees.
If you look closely, I bet you can tell which one is my contribution :-)

Mommy's right, there is nothing like a fresh-picked apple from the tree.
Then, later that day Auntie Jess arrived!
She is just a ball of energy and did a really good job keeping up with me!

On Saturday we went to a beautiful place, and went hiking...
The trees were majestic...

Hannah, as usual, was very content in her hiking pack... just along for the ride!

Mr. Chris (that "man") ... handled Bridger most the hike, but I got in on a little of the action too!

Here's a picture of me and Ms. Mindy, soaking in the soft-sun as it peeked through the trees.There aren't too many fall days that are more beautiful than this one!

Thanks Auntie Jess!

Thanks "man" and "lady"!

So, are we on again for next year????

Busy Barn Pumpkin Farm

Today we had a fun-filled day! We were ready to embrace the autumn day (well, is 83 degrees considered autumn really???? even if it is October 11th?) and head off to a local pumpkin farm.

We had forgotten Hannah a hat, b/c we're not used to thinking 80+ degrees!!!, so she and I traded off.

They had lots of stuff for us to explore today,

including a hay-climb with a slide,
Tractors to climb on....

Corn yards to play in...

And - lots and lots to eat! (of course)

We'll be back again next year - for sure! Thanks busy barn farms!

back-logged

This is the only picture mommy will let me post....as I am sitting in their bedroom, which is now under "maintenance". It's amazing how quickly water will spread through a house when you forget to turn off a running facet in your bathroom.

I keep asking daddy about the mess, as he graciously helps mommy fix-it....

"Just another manic Monday"....

Today I decided Hannah was old enough to let her in on some of my great treasures...

Mommy helped her climb inside my red rider and go for a spin. Well, actually, she didn't like moving at all, so she just sat in the garage and took in the scenery.

After she got done with her turn, I decided to take it for a spin and....well, got in a little jam. Here's Hannah trying to help me out.

As you can see, I wasn't too weepy... I actually thought it was pretty fun to crash. After about 20 "crashes" mommy said that was enough!

I think Hannah could have spent hours outside. It was 72degrees, sunny, with a great fall breeze!

Somebody wasn't too happy they had to go inside to take a nap. Actually, this is how mommy found her after her nap....how she managed to get undressed is beyond me! Future escape artist!



But, all smiles when daddy's home and getting some night time giggles and cuddles in before bed.

(Papa and Noni - does this picture look like anybody you know???? say, 30 years ago????)

October sunshine

It was hard to resist getting outside today, the sun was shining, the air was crisp,

and it was a whole day filled with Hannah....

me,

and mommy.....
daddy joined us at lunch and spent the afternoon with us.
The world was great in the world of Noah today!

while the cats away, the mice will play

Now that I have school two days a week, Hannah has discovered the benefits of having the house to herself. She has taken a liking to my chair... I think it makes her feel like a big girl.




Of course, all she really wants to do is climb and STAND. You should see the struggles mommy and daddy have trying to get her to sit in a bath! Her baths are record time...in and out, before she literally climbs out!

She's also dabbling a bit in her trades.... anyone in the need of a plumber? She found it most intriguing to hear the clink of the lever! (cheap entertainment!)


She also has her eye on the furniture moving business. She can move chairs like no other. In fact, the other day I was standing on a chair helping mommy do the dishes and she pulled the chair right out from under me. I didn't know what hit me, as I sat there with my bum on the floor!

but how can you get mad at this sweet face?

This is me coming home from my 2nd day of school!
(As you can see, I'm into hats these days, so I thought I'd try mommy's on for size)

first day of preschool

All weekend mommy and daddy have been talking to me about going to school. I kept saying "now"? (because I have a really hard time with waiting :-) So, when I woke up this morning I knew today was the day!

(I thought I'd "jog" to school", but mommy said I had to wear my tennis shoes instead...)

I am really into being independent right now, so I really wanted to be able to pick out my outfit. Mommy thought I looked every-so-adorable, HOWEVER, thought daddy might be a bit embarrassed if I showed up with this on my head!~

I had a very hard time understanding that if today is the day, why we couldn't go RIGHT then? I stood at the door and stated "I'm ready"!!! starting at about 7:15.

Only, mommy said I had to wait until 8:00 - what does that mean anyway?

I just want everyone to know it was a 100% tear-free event! (I think Mommy did pretty well too :-) Mommy wasn't too sure how it was going to go when on the way there I asked, "mommy stay with me at school all day too?"...

I really think I'm going to like my new teacher and my new friends. Something mommy refers to as "socialization"!

general updates

Thought I'd spend some time to update everybody on the latest and greatest in my world! Hannah is getting to be a really good playmate....


I'm trying desperately to get her to say my name ("say No-ah....say Noah, Hannah...Nooooo- ahhhhh).

I also know my ABC's and am stuck on singing Twinkle-Twinkle little star. The amazing thing I've discovered is that the tune goes to just about anything I want to sing about, which have included diapers (just imagine it....singing diaper, diaper, diaper over and over again to the tune....catchy, right?).

I am almost 2 1/2 years old now... and getting more and more mature every day. I know how to count to 20 (well, okay, I get to thirteen and then jump right to 18, 19, 20~!) I am also learning the art of a second language and can count to 10 in Spanish (with assist when I get to sieta, that's just a tough one, don't you think?). I know my colors, my full name and the street I live on.

I have almost mastered the sitting still... to get my haircut.

and the spray-gun, which mommy things I've taken a liking too a little too much!
We've had a great start to our "fall" season (80-degree weather), but I'm also looking forward to some cool evenings, pumpkin pickin's and autumn wagon rides!

Go Gophers! (says Mommy)
Go Notre Dame (says Daddy and Auntie Teresa)....which, I've adopted as my favorite team.