Happy Father's Day!

Tribute to Dad
Happy Father’s Day to all of the Dad’s out there!

We want to thank Robert for being an awesome, loving and patient father to Noah.
The last six months have been incredible, especially watching my big man love my little man.
Thank you Robert for being an amazing father to Noah – it means more to him and to me than you may ever know.

Lots of love,
Noah and Melinda

And to our own father’s…

we thank you for who you are and for who you were.
We love you!

Robert and Noah in the Botanical Gardens...Noah having fun...

Noah relaxing in his room...

Peek -A -Boo

Sunday morning in the park with Dad...

Fun with Dad...

Robert feeding Noah...Noah and Melinda, "Thanks Dad!"

Fribourg, Switzerland

With a long, holiday weekend upon us, we decided to take a day trip to Fribourg, Switzerland.

It was a wonderful day and we really enjoyed this picturesque town.

Here are a few Fribourg facts:

It is located 34 km Southwest from Bern

It is a Medieval Old Town

The River that runs through the town is called the Sarine

There are 6 bridges in Fribourg

Beautiful Fribourg
Nice cathedrals and roof tops...

Old Town...

One of the six bridges...

Amazing town...

Great weather...

Melinda & Noah enjoying the day...

Cathedrals...

Robert & Noah in Fribourg

Local University

Great day trip and a beautiful town!

Happy Half Birthday Noah!

Half birthdays and traditions...

I recently read an article on traditions. I love traditions, especially in a world that is ever changing, it is nice to know somethings are constant. This particular article highlighted the tradition of giving something away on your half birthday each year to those less fortunate. The idea is that you receive things on your birthday, so why not teach your children to give to others on their half birthday. What a beautiful idea. As Robert and I start to build our own family traditions, there is no doubt this is a tradition we want to teach our children.

Life is not only about receiving, but also about giving.

So on Noah's half birthday, we have decided to teach him the gift of giving.

Happy half birthday Noah, we cannot believe we have been blessed with your presence for six months already!

We love you!

Noah at almost six months...

Getting ready for his first meal...


Noah visits Dad at work....it is all business...

Enjoying the office...

Getting ready to retire the swing...

Relaxing on the lawn...

Loungin' with Dad....

All giggles in his new crib...

Fun with the bandana...

Learning to sit...

Out for a stroll...gotta love the hat....

Noah Updates

Here are just a few pics of the little man.

We have a ton of other photos of Noah on our camera that we have yet to download. Nonetheless, he is doing incredibly well and getting bigger as each day passes.

Noah hanging out in his crib...
Noah getting to know Josie...Not too close!!!

Noah having play time...

Smelling some flowers at the Botanical Gardens...

Melinda and Noah on their way to the Botanical Gardens...Noah might need a nap...

When hats turn into flower pots....

More coming soon...a day trip to Freiburg, Switzerland