A few weeks ago Mark's parents flew out for Gracie's blessing. We were able to spend the weekend with them, they even shared their hotel room with us. We had lots of fun being around so much family, we even got to babysit Gracie while Emily went to the Opera to watch James. I can't believe how much these two (Noah & Gracie) have changed!



Some of our friends from my hometown gave us a bumbo chair for Noah, it is wonderful. He loves sitting in, especially in the kitchen because he can see what we are doing. These pictures don't really show it but he can sit up in all by himself, he would just rather bend over and get his feet.

Noah is already 3 months and 2 weeks old. A few days after his 3 month Birthday I took him to my office for measurments;
Length 25.25 inches
Weight 14.88 pounds

Noah loves bath time so we decided to head to the hot springs before it got to cold outside. He loved it! Grandma N, Uncle Miles & Aunt Kristi came with us, it was great fun.



Mark decided it was time we try making Chicago pizza, it turned out pretty good. We found a recipe for Gino's East pizza crust, this is one of our favorite places to get Pizza in Chicagoland. We still need to figure out a good sauce but we are getting closer to having the goodness in our own kitchen!

Book signing

Last Thursday Noah & I loaded up the car picked up Wendy & Taege and we headed south to meet Bakerella at Trolley Square.

Q&A session


The boys handled the long line & waiting pretty well. Taege really liked the pictures in the book

Noah must like her, he is patting her on the shoulder.

After the signing we decided to have lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory, they set us at a table with lots of room for our strollers. Which was great, there was however 1 draw back to the table...it was very wobbly. Every time we'd move it would move too. I told Wendy before we finished eating I would spill our table on the floor, I was wrong we made it through the meal without incident. But disaster struck as we stood to leave I hit a glass with my diaper bag shattering a glass on the floor. So embarrassing, I'll could do was say I am so sorry & leave. I wanted to die. Oh well good thing we don't live there, they'll never remember me next time....right?

Saturday after I finished working the flu clinic (giving shots) Jessie let Noah & I catch a ride t Grandpa & Grandma N's house while Mark was off flying. Shout out to Jessie & Mike for babysitting so Mark & I could work.

Showing off his cute Halloween shirt from Grandma N



He was so tired & finally fells asleep sucking on Kristi's hoodies strings, what a good Aunt to sacrifice her clothes

Sporting a new hat

Noah loves his talks with Uncle Miles.

After our fun filled day we came home to watch cousin Axton. He was so helpful in getting Noah ready for bed, especially at bath time.

Life is good

Brisk, chilly, wonderful

On my day off Thursday Noah & I braved the fall morning & went for a walk. Huge shout out to JJ Cole Bundle Me.

Great-Grandma S made this hat for Noah, is it just adorable!

All bundled up & ready to go

I did not pose him, this is how he looked when we got home.

His nose was a little cold & his hands ( he refuses for me to cover his hands, freaking out if I do) but other than that the walk with the bundle me was great! No fighting with a blanket & best part is it straps to your stroller/carseat so you don't have to worry about them sliding out the bottom since they are in the mini sleeping bag. In fact I believe it is time for a walk!

Last week I received a call from out apartment manager telling me we would be the

recipient of new stairs on Tuesday, anyone who has paid attention our stairs know this is exciting. The metal holding the concrete up was falling down, it was only a matter of time till the concrete fell too. You think I exaggerate, nope ask our neighbor who's stairs did collapse. Because of this we had 2 options, 1 be stuck in our house for 4-5 hours or get out & stay out for 4-5 hours. I had no reason to have to leave the house but the though of being "stuck" was just to much for me so Noah & I headed up to my parents house.

We bundled up & walked to the farm so Noah could visit Grandpa at work.

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Later in the day Noah played with Grandma's chickens, evertime the rooster would crow he would yell back at it. It was hilarious, I kept waiting for him to cry but he never did.

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Noah & I got to spend last Saturday with the H side of the family, watched conference & had lunch with everyone. Mark had to work & we missed him. Saturday evening with went to my parents house for the remainder of the weekend. Dad N, Mark & Mike went to priesthood session while Mom, Jessie, I & Noah stayed home to watch Letter from Juliet (loved it)

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Sunday was Dad N's birthday, we had a small party with just his kids. Mom made an amazing trifle dessert (I may have spelled that wrong). Dad served his mission in England & loves this dessert from there.

Sunday was such a wonderful fall so had a picnic lunch!

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