Quality family time

The past two weeks have been filled with visits from family. There is definitely nothing better. We had so much fun catching up with Lucas' brother and sister 'n law for a weekend on their way to San Diego and I love Noah getting to meet the people who love him from afar. We realized it has been over two years since we've seen each other. Way too long. Noah loves to flirt with pretty girls and Rachelle proved this true as he just loved looking at her. We can't wait to see you again!

Then my mom came to visit for a week. Noah has grown and changed so much from her last visit. My mom said it best, "It's always fun to come but sad to leave." So true. Maybe some day we'll live closer. (Notice the cloth diaper in Noah's hand. He doesn't go anywhere without it!)

Boys always need their mamas

The weather has been beautiful here the past few days and this past weekend we went to the Farmer's Market near one of our favorite restaurants, Joesfarmgrill.com, and took Noah in the Baby Bjorn. I usually walk around the neighborhood with him in it facing forward and he absolutely loves looking around.


Today I was putting things away in Noah's room and my eye caught the Baby Bumbo seat we have for him. I began wondering if he would like sitting in it and if he was old enough to and just had to try. He cried at first just because I think he was confused as to what was going on but instantly got wide eyed when he realized he was sitting up by himself. He laughed and loved being a big boy. I have very mixed emotions as Noah gets more and more independent. I love seeing him grow and learn and just being more interactive, and yet at the same time I wonder when he'll stop letting me just hold him. The Lord heard my struggle as I was holding Noah this afternoon and he just fell asleep on my shoulder. Boys always need their mamas. Thank you Lord.

Highlights of our week

What a great week! Here are a few highlights...

Lucas ran in a 10k road race this past Sunday with a friend and did great. We had quite the eventful morning leading up to it though as he was supposed to get up at 6 a.m. and our friends were coming by our house at 7 a.m. to leave for the race. Well, I woke up to Noah calling for us that morning. I looked at the clock and read 6:45 a.m. It took me a second until I realized what had happened and woke Lucas up in a panic. So there we were trying to get all three of us ready to go in 15 minutes...not going to happen. Lucas left for the race while I stayed to feed and get Noah ready for the day. I rushed to get to the race and made it with 6 minutes to spare as Lucas crossed the finish line. I actually teared up when he crossed as I was so thankful to have made it and to have been there to support him.

Noah turned 10 weeks old today. Just a couple of days ago we noticed him talking (and laughing) ALL of the time. Even this morning as he was waking up from sleeping he didn't cry to get up, we just heard him talking to himself.

Another milestone this week was that Noah slept through the night! We were thrilled to wake up at 6a.m. Thursday morning only to realize I hadn't gotten up to feed him that night. He would typically sleep about 7 hours, want to eat and then would sleep for 3-4 more. He's going from 9p.m. to 6a.m. right now. I think I saw the heavens open up and angels singing that morning.

During the day one of our fun things to do is read. Our favorite book right now is the Belly Button book. What a sweet book. I think I already have it memorized.

Happy Valentines Day!

We had Noah's two month appointment today. The doctor says he's doing great and is very healthy. He now weighs 12 lbs. 11oz.(75th percentile) and his length his 23" (50th percentile). We have a break and don't have an appointment for two months now.

And Happy Valentines Day to all of our friends and family whom we love very much!

Busy, busy are we!

We've been busy here in the Johnson household. With a Super Bowl party, church events and just the daily tasks of life it seems we're getting back into the swing of things since Noah was born.

It's hard to believe that Noah will be two months old next week. My baby is getting so old! =) I think he gets sweeter with each passing day though and it makes my heart melt when he locks eyes with his mommy and smiles at me. I am so blessed to get to stay at home and experience it all with him.

I'm including a few photos for those that want updated photos of this precious boy (you know who you are, Mom). And now I'm off as I hear Noah waking from his nap.


This photo is from when our Bible study group got together for the Super Bowl. We had three baby boys born within just a couple of months of each other between only four couples!

Fresh out of the bath and happy as can be!

This past week we had a couple of cold, rainy days. We hardly ever have to bundle Noah up but when we do he's just all soft and cuddly.

Home grown

We've been busy the past few days with Lucas' parents and grandfather coming to visit and meet Noah for the first time. Noah showed off by moving around on his play mat for them and showing them all of the different sounds he could make with his mouth.

I've avoided for the past month trying to get into my pre-pregnancy jeans in fear of being depressed that I wouldn't be able to get into them. Well, I'm happy to report that it's been a month since I had Noah and I'm back to my regular size and can actually fit into my normal jeans! Hooray! I do have to say though my body definitely didn't go back the way it used to be. Sigh.

I definitely know I've entered motherhood as I went out the other day without looking in the mirror before I left, and when I came back home I caught sight of myself and noticed I had baby mouth markings all over my black sweatshirt. The worst part of it was that I just shrugged my shoulders like it was nothing new. Another sigh.

I couldn't resist putting this photo on the blog. Home grown and proud of it.

Asleep on the job

While Noah was supposed to be working on strengthening his neck muscles during wake time, I found him asleep on the job. Oh well, he's had a hard day.

We went for his one month appointment this morning (it was actually a week and a half after he is one month old but who's counting). Noah is one big boy! He weighs 11 lbs. 7 oz. which puts him in the 90th percentile for his weight. He's definitely taking after his daddy. He is 21 3/4" long and is in the 50th percentile for his length. Now I need to do some strength training if I'm going to continue caring this boy around for much longer. His little chubby cheeks are just so darn cute though.