Halls Pumpkin Farm

Last year we found a free pumpkin farm in Grapevine and since Seth had so much fun last time, we decided to go back.  This year he really likes pumpkins and so he loved it even more.  Although it didn't feel like fall since it was 85 degrees...but that didn't ruin our fun.  Seth's favorite things were the tractors...he's such a boy!!  Noah had about as much fun as a 1 month old can being strapped in a carrier for about an hour...he did great and was a good sport! 

Noah 1 month...already?!

On October 8th Noah was 1 month old! September just flew by...Im not sure if it was because all the days seemed to run together or if it was because I now have 2 and dont have time to sit and think about how there seems to be no beginning and no end to each day.  Seth is still loving Noah and embracing the role of big brother. Seth's favorite things to do as a big brother are getting me a diaper for Noah and laying down next to him in the mornings while he 'plays' under his mobile on his mat.  Seth is also in the business of 'soothing' Noah by putting one of his own toys next to him if he's crying.  Seth seems to have such a soft heart!  At Noah's 2 week check up he weighed 8lbs 13oz (a whole pound heavier than at birth!).  He also received one shot and will get a host of others when he goes in for his 2 mo. appt in November!  Noah is working his way out of newborn sized clothes and into the next size up...he's growing so fast!  He is going to be our talker...he is always making some sort of noise which comes in the form of cooing, crying, grunting or smacking his lips.  He's a noisy sleeper and eater which you can't help but smile at.  He's sleeping anywhere from 2-4 hours at a time and he has figured out day and night time which means he will usually go right back to sleep after his feedings during the night which makes for a happy mom and dad!  Spencer is doing a great job at helping at night and whenever he can to allow me more sleep.  With 2 kids this time around, the whole sleep when the baby sleeps doesn't really exist since Seth could care less that Im tired and want to rest.  However, during the days when he's in school, I am able to rest when Noah does, so its works out pretty well!  Enjoy a few pictures of Noah at 1 month and some of Seth!

showing us a little smile

he was a good sport to let me take so many pictures

getting big so fast

my usual view in the mornings- Seth loves to lay next to him

this is what I see as Im coming out of the kitchen-Seth pretending to give Noah a shot

practicing saying cheese for picture day a school

he loves pumpkins this year

he helped me pick these out at the store

The Little Brother

Friday Sept. 7th Seth went to stay with my parents so we could have one last date before Noah arrived.  We went to see the Dead Sea Scrolls at Southwestern and then out to dinner.  We didn't stay out too late because we had to be at the hospital for a 5:30am check-in!  Check-in was fast and they got us into a room.  They got my IV hooked up and running by 6:30am and my petocin going so as to encourage Noah to go ahead and come.  I was told I was going to have to labor a bit before they gave me the epidural...say WHAT?!  Ok so we just rolled with the punches and labored for awhile.  Slow progress and soon my Dr. came in and broke my water at 7:30am which got things moving...but slowly.  I labored for another 2 hours or so until I just couldn't stand it...did I mention that Noah was pushing against my ribs with his little feet during every contraction?  Finally it was epidural time (I was at a 5/6 by that time).  I hate the thought of an epidural just because of how they have to do it...through my spine.  However my fear of the childbirth pain far exceeds my fear of needles, so that leaves me with the epidural.  This time around was a much better experience that with Seth and I started laughing as soon as it started to work!  I could however feel a lot more this time but still not as bad as if I hadn't had it.  Noah still had to make a quarter turn in order to be face down and ready for delivery so the nurse kept turning me from one side to the other and I felt Noah make a big movement and he was ready.  My dr. still wasn't in the room yet and I was a little nervous that our nurse would have to catch Noah.  But she did make it in and I was ready to go!  I pushed for about 10 minutes and he was here at 1:05pm on Sept 8, 2012!  Spencer and I were able to enjoy birth this time a little more than with Seth just because we weren't as scared or nervous...we kinda knew what to expect.  Noah was 7lbs 13oz and 20.5in long and perfect!!

at the seminary, the day before Noah was born

39 wks and headed to the hospital at 4:45am

we had a great Labor and Delivery nurse!

Here's Noah brand new

He weighed the same as Spencer!

Noah's first of many diapers!

all wrapped up and cozy

brothers meeting for the first time

Seth loved him right away

my 2 boys!

family of 4

Seth loves to hold him

getting ready to go home

daddy with his boys

Seth can't get enough of Noah

Seth guarding Noah

my 3 guys!

headed home!!

Videos of Seth

Here are some fun videos of Seth.  Just click on the links, watch and enjoy!

Seth saying, "Jesus loves me"
http://youtu.be/k5FutNUqq-s

Spencer playing the trumpet for Seth
http://youtu.be/JmgwDXmAgaQ

Seth counting to 3 and playing with his push toy (sorry about the mess in the living room, he was crazy with his toys that day!
http://youtu.be/C_ken-QaQE0

Seth swimming with Daddy
http://youtu.be/iI-UkN-P1h4

Spencer throwing Seth in the pool
http://youtu.be/egBegbqDNNI

Starting Preschool

Seth started preschool on Tuesday at a local church near our house at the high recommendation from a friend.  After previewing the school in early summer, I was very pleased with what I saw and Seth loved it too!  Last week we all went to Meet the Teacher Night to meet Mrs. Tara and take in his school supplies.  His teacher is great and she has 2 boys as well, so I know Seth is in capable hands.  The first day of school arrived and all was great until I tried to take the usual first day of school picture.  Seth wasn't having any of it and wanted to play with my camera instead...thus the tears in the first picture.  But I was able to get some more later.  We walked in with him and he was fine and even started playing until we had to say our good byes.  He began to cry and kept crying for a few minutes after we left the room (we stood outside the class to make sure he stopped, he did!)  And he had a great day! He listened and obeyed his teacher and even napped a little during rest time!  They must have worn him out, because he wanted to lay down as soon as we came home.  We put him to bed at 6:15pm and slept until 7:15am the next morning...he was definitely tired! He will go back on Thursday and will hopefully have just as much fun!!  How I wish I could be a fly on the wall to see what he's like at school without me!

a rough start to the first day of preschool

there's the smile I was looking for! In the parking lot about to go in

I missed that sweet little face

Daddy walking Seth into school

on our way to class with a birthday card for his teacher

making himself right at home

saying our goodbyes

a happy boy showing me his picture

this is what he wanted to do when we got home

his folder that gets sent home each time with pictures and a report on how and what he did. There is also a calendar for the whole month and lets us know what number, letter, color and shape he's learnning.  They also teach them basic Bible stories and truths

first school picture



this is the report she sends home each time! He did great! (C.U.M.P stands for Crowley United Methodist Preschool)



Here is Seth's school schedule every Tues and Thurs. so you can know what he's up to during the day