Self portraits: Noah was convinced pushing the lens was what made the flash light up. Regardless, I think he has a successful career in photography ahead of him.

For a split second they were both pointing at me... I can't wait for a camera that can keep up with toddlers.

Christmas with cousins!

Noah got to spend Christmas with his cousins Henry, Lily, Olivia, James, Ella, and Julia.  There were many adorable (and not so adorable*) moments, but mom only captured this sweet scene with Henry sharing his smoothie with Noah. 

Thanks for beeing such a sweetheart Henry! 
*Noah displayed his hitting problem on every single cousin he could, which was not so precious.

Noah does Tucson

Noah went to Tucson to reconnect with Uncle Paul and meet Aunt Heather, Cousin James, and Cousins Ella and Julia

 Noah started off the trip walking to the nearby park with Paul and James

Dad spent as much time as he could holding the sweet little girls.  Here is Noah identifying the "baby's nose"

Dad hogging twin time

Noah watching cousin James put toys in a bag

Noah and James swinging

Thanks for a fun trip!

LA Visit Part 2

When Aunt Jyoti came to visit for Thanksgiving, she brouhgt some some great pics of our October trip to LA, so here is a brief look back in time...

Sharing some b-day cake with the cousins

Hanging with Aunt Jyoooooti

Enjoying Ajji's great toy selection

Do you agree?

Modern Art

Noah exploring the interactive portion of the Modern Art exhibits a the Denver Art Museum.

Happiness on Halloween!

Noah celebrated Halloween twice this year, with as many outfit changes.

Noah made his second annual appearance at the church "trunk or treat' as a cowboy
(because the adorable Snoopy costume would not fit over his tiny head)

Yes, this cowboy has attitude

Then, Noah experienced "Trick or Treating" with his girlfriend Maya who dressed as an adorable teddy bear (and who somehow didn't make it into the picture), and his trusty buddy and protector Batman (Neil).

"knock, knock"

Beach Time!

Noah had a wonderful visit with Ajji and Ajja and his aunties and uncle and cousins last weekend.  Unfortunately, mom only managed to get this one decent pic of the trip. 
This is dad and Noah enjoying the ocean by Aunt Jyoti's apartment. 
(Snowsuit compliments of Ajji)

I know my body parts!

This is my neck!

Shopping IS Fun

We love the dollar spot at Target!

Time for a post

Noah LOVES water of any kind.  Even better if it flows.  And BESTEST if it is shooting out of the ground!

Uncle Reed's Wedding!

Uncle Reed got married last weekend, but I was really the star of the show....

(Could you tell I was a little nervous?)

Ok, I know I'm cute, but enough pictures already!!!

Reed giving the thumb up as he exited the temple with his beautiful bride

4th of July Weekend in Pebble Beach!

Noah got to visit Aunt Jill, Uncle Dustin, Lily, Olivia, and Henry, along with Aunt Miel and Grandpa over the 4th of July!  Here are a few highlights...

Aunt Miel used her expert music teaching skills to guide Noah in early piano lessons...

Aunt Jill took Noah to the Children's Museum, dressed him up as a pink poodle, and shared kisses!

...And Noah LOVED it!!!

This pic shows Noah and mom in their patriotic outfits at the MPCC party

Noah sized!

Noah found this little sofa chair in the store and he was soooo happy and soo cute in it, I really had no choice but to bring it home.  The second picture is a few hours after the first, but in our living room.  He took no time breaking it in. 

Second Attempt....

Those of you who have been following the blog may remember last year's sad attempt at a hike.  I am happy to report that the 2nd Annual Father's Day Hike went much better....

Thanks Miel for commenting on my posts!  It makes me feel that someone actually looks at this!

Swimming Lessons!

Noah took an intense 2 week 'mom and me' swimmming class.  When dad learned that the class actuallly had more dads than moms, he wanted in.  So dad snuck away from work to come splash with Noah a couple of times.  Yay!  (Mom wishes that meant she did not also have to get in the pool, but she was not that lucky...thank goodness dad isn't into taking pictures....)