Noah's 3rd Birthday

It has been a couple of weeks since we wished our little man the happiest of third birthdays.  

A couple of weeks for "three" to set in. 

A couple of weeks to reflect on a pregnant belly that housed my little one, a long, tedious labor, the elation that infused my entire body the moment I saw my child for the first time and the immediate and unwavering love that washed across me the moment I held him in my arms.  

A son...my son..a moment I never knew would happen to me and now, my precious child is three and I am finding my way as a mother with this magic number fresh with independence, wonder and hope for the future.  

So, Happy Birthday again sweet Noah and know for all of your days that you are ever so loved!

 Big Boy Bed!

 Family Tradition of picking out the Christmas Tree!

 Time for the Bike!

 Still the favorite toy...his train!

 Birthday fun at Aquabasilea

 Noah saw this cake on the cover of the book and had to have it!

 

Noah's 3rd Birthday

Happy Birthday Noah!!!

Enjoy many safe years of bicycling!

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Sweet Pea

 

We are still thrilled that our little gal turned out to be…well, a girl, though I must admit, we would have loved her just as much had she been a boy, but I am happy to have one of each.   

I dreamed of Tessa prior to her arrival and she is everything I dreamed of and more.   

These past four months have been a wonderful opportunity to get to know our sweet daughter.   

With each new day, she smiles more, squeals louder, and falls more into her self.  

 She really is fabulous and I am having fun dressing her, nursing her and spending time with her.  

 I find I hold her as long as I can, kiss her sweet face until she can bear no more and simply watch her, because she grows oh, so quickly, too quickly for this mother who is deeply in love.   

Happy four months our sweet Tessa!

 I don't know what it is...but I LOVE this picture of Tessa!

Giving Thanks!

 

Though we don't usually celebrate Thanksgiving in our neck of the woods (though I must say our stove is busy today - pumpkin soup and veggie stuffing), it is always nice to be thankful...so here goes:

For family - though far in distance, they are always close in heart

For friends

For health - as health is wealth

For two, beautiful, healthy children

For a partnership that keeps flourishing and withstanding all of life's treasures

For a warm, safe place to sleep each night

For a rewarding career

For enough to eat and drink

For my best - best - it still amazes me that I have known you for 27 years

For experiences

For love, big love, small love, smiley love, jittery love, instant love and unconditional love

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Herbstmesse

 It has been a great fall in this neck of the woods.  

This weekend we visited Herbstmesse for the last time, riding ponies and rides and enjoying every last minute.  

We also enjoyed parties with friends and a party at Noah's school.  

We are sad to see this season end, but looking forward to welcoming the holidays.

 Noah at school for his lantern party.

 Cold, but fun!

 A favorite shot of Noah enjoying his lantern... our little Huck Finn!

 Noah's teachers - Therese and Betina

 Noah on the little 'dola.

 Noah riding Larissa!

 So much fun at Herbstmesse

 Bath time!

 Had to do it - girls and bows!