Noah Goes for a Swim

Noah went for his first swim today at Foss Swim School in Blaine, MN. He joined 7 of his baby friends for a private pool party in 90 degree water. While some of the more skinny babies were shivering and blue, Noah's fat served him well. Not only did it keep him warm, but he floated quite well too. He's already a pro at the doggie paddle. He got his legs kicking and his arms paddling with the best of them.

New Bookcase

Steven is finished with a new bookcase for Noah. He got to use all his new powertools from Christmas. Lucky Noah gets a custom made bookcase for his room. Next is a toychest, and who knows what!

Bath & Ducks

Noah is already showing aggressive interest in ducks, just like his father!

More Family- The Soderbergs

Noah met more family today. He, Kristin, and Grandma & Grandpa Harrold visited Kristin's Aunt Mim & Uncle Dick in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Kristin's cousin Karen came to meet him as well. Noah seemed quite excited that he has more family to try to impress. Aunt Mim still has her touch with the babies!

Robin!

This is Robin and Noah. Steven, Noah and I first met Robin when we wearily straggled into our first "New Parent Connection" (a cooperative effort between Mercy Hospital and the ECFE program of Anoka-Hennepin School District) session at Mercy when Noah was 5 weeks old. What a lifesaver she was! Noah and I faithfully went every week to her Thursday afternoon group, to receive support and meet with other new parents. Steven would join us as able during his work day. Sadly, Noah and I just graduated from the group last week, as it mainly focuses on birth through 4 months. We will be frequent visitors in the future, however. And since there was a great bunch of moms and babies who all graduated just recently, we've continued meeting at our homes on a weekly basis.

Robin was also our "You and Me Baby" class instructor. She's not only a phenomenal support group facilitator, but also an excellent child development specialist/educator.

Last Day of "You and Me Baby" Class

The class Noah and I took through ECFE (Early Child & Family Education) for the last 15 weeks concluded today. We started when he was 6 weeks old, and he's now almost 5 1/2 months. What a change there has been in those 4 months. We plan to take the class again starting on February 1st, since he is not yet old enough to qualify for the "Busy Babies" class that starts at 7 months. We're also looking at swimming classes this late Winter/Early Spring, which start when the baby is 6 months or more.

Baby's names from left to right:
1st row-Peyton, Caiden, Levi, Matthew, Natalie, Sylvia
2nd row-Mia, Noah, Emily, Alexa, Nicholas

We had a fun party today with treats, homemade toys, footprints, play, and our traditional interactive baby songs.

Toes!

Noah found his toes today. He can finally reach them over that belly of his.

Teeth update

Noah's first two teeth are almost all the way out......they are sharp! He is teething like there is no tomorrow. We are scared to look in there as we may find more. He seems to take it all in stride.

Like father like son

The boys wore matching coats today.

New Trick

This is Noah's latest discovery. He found he can squish his face up, and sometimes does it over and over and over... Maybe he's practicing for when he starts eating vegetables!

Hi! I am 5 Months Old Today

Noah Turned 5 months old today. He celebrated by spending time in his exersaucer, growing, eating, going to church, and hanging out with Dad and Mom.
It has been an amazing 5 months for Mom and Dad. We Look forward to the next and the changes that they will bring.

Laura from Dubai visits Noah!

Kristin's friend Laura who is visiting "home" (of St.Paul) from Dubai UAE where she is teaching school, spent some time with Noah during the week. She gave Noah a carved wooden camel and a wonderful bib with a purple camel on the front. I bet he is the only kid in Minnesota with a purple camel bib. It was a brief visit with Laura but it was good to see her. Good luck with all your travels. Check out her blog at http://allora71.blogspot.com.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year

Wishing all a happy new year. What will 2006 bring Noah? .....Well so far a Tooth!!!
Noah has cut his first tooth as the little sharp spines are able to be seen and felt through his gums. He is 4 months and 3 weeks old.

Noah is sporting a new Hanna Anderson sweater courtesy of David and Laura Dobmeyer. Thanks!!!

Stay tuned for all the fun, updates and pictures.