Mischief

Where did the "o" go?

This is Noah's very favorite diaper-changing activity.

Dad said I couldn't post a shot of Noah's beautiful naked bum, but normally he his doing this activity sans diaper and I am looking at baby cellulite, trying to decide if I should let him explore his letters while I try not to laugh.

When grandma P lovingly hung the letters of Noah's name above his changing table none of us imagined that our sweet little potato would ever wiggle while having his diaper changed, and certainly never stand to reach the letters...

Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving guests!

Aunti Jyoti and Uncle Reed paid Noah a visit for Thanksgiving and we'll just say he may have some new favorite relatives...

Glamour shots

Hat

Dad's hat may fit me, but that doesn't mean I have a big head...

Mobility

Now that crawling is old hat, Noah is tackling the stairs...

Merry Halloween!

Due to peer pressure, we decided to dress up Noah. Thanks to our dear friend Meera for the outfit!

Go Angels!

Thanks for the cool sports jerseys aunties and Grandma!

Learning to eat

Photo courtesy of Aunt Jill

Exploring

Noah's "fake out" crawl

The progression of restaurant seating

New Shoes!!!

Shoes courtesy of Aunt Jill who is helping Noah keep up with Henry in the cool department.

(Those are Etnies!)

Taking a break from breakfast to admire his picture

Museums are really exciting

Lots of Lovin

(the mom and son coordinating outfits may or may not have been intentional)

San Diego

Noah had his first trip to the beach and visit to the pool!

(The picture really captured his enthusiasm for the experience...)

Noah meets his Nandi cousins

The picture quality isn't very good, but the moment was fun!

Thanks for coming to San Diego to meet us Jathan and Tejas (and grandma and grandpa and Raj and Shyla)!

The Big Hike

I think the picture speaks for itself.
Noah spent about eight tenuous minutes (of the two hour hike) in the nifty backpack...
during which blissful but misguided minutes dad began to make grand plans to bring Noah on a 14 'er by fall...
(Note the dramatic eye covering)

Ready to hike!

Ok dad, let's put your Father's Day gift to use!

First Summit

This is a tribute to Uncle Reed who is in Mexico and who Noah misses. Get well soon Reed!

Grandma and Grandpa Parkinson Visit!

Noah's first visit to the Aquarium

Auntie Lisa and Uncle Derrick Visit!

Yo, how cool am I with this pretty lady? If Noah had dressed himself that morning, he would have been wearing an "I love Lisa" bib instead. But dad got to him first...

Thanks for a nice visit!

Baby in a Box

Be checking your mail...this special package could be arriving on your doorstep soon.

Travelling is EXHAUSTING!

Noah takes a little break on the plane ride home

Noah Goes to Utah

Noah crashed cousin Kaia's birthday party (she's 10!) to meet the birthday girl who couldn't help but smile (even though it was her party and she could cry if she wanted to) when she saw his little feet and toes

My baby is balding!!!

Just when we thought he was growing out of the old man look, his beautiful dark hair started falling out....(sniff)

Chllin' in the yard with Jamie

Picture courtesy of Noah's beloved nanny Jamie
Outfit courtesy of Aunt Jill
Blanket courtesy of Hal and Daryl Hughes
Tongue courtesy of the Nandi family (I'm not taking ownership for that!) ;)

First trip to the zoo!

Although he got off to a sleepy start, Noah was fascinated by the big brown bear and the mongoose lemurs.

Play Time

Bumbo fun!

Tummy Time!

(colorful blanket from Hal and Daryl!)

Noah discovers his hands

...and they are DELICIOUS....?

Aunt Miel and Uncle Reed visit!

Uncle Reed and Aunt Miel came out to celebrate their birthdays with NoahThanks for a great visit!!!! We miss you already!