Giant chew toy

Noah is chewing on everything as he is starting to teeth again, this time on the top teeth. Here is his latest chew toy.

Fun at Target

Noah had fun at Target dressing up as the Easter Bunny.

A visit from Uncle Mike

Noah's Uncle Mike came into to town for a quick visit. Noah got to show him his teeth and his tricks with the exersaucer. Uncle Mike say "Hi" to Spencer and Sarah for us!

Nick and Noah

Noah's best friend came over for a visit. It was late they had spent the day all day at a play group and it was time for a nap but they agreed to pose for a picture.

Noah has his first Photo Shoot.

Noah started his modeling career today getting some "Head Shots" or should we say head and cheeks shots. Photographer Michael B came to the house to take pictures of Noah before he looses all his baby looks. Noah a really good time working for the photographer. To see Michael B's work on the web check out http://www.michaelbkids.com/
We will update everyone when the pictures are ready to be viewed and ordered.

Mike and Karen come for a Visit

Mike and Karen came up for a quick visit to see Noah. Karen got to feed Noah and Mike was amazed at how big he was getting.

Goofy Playtime

A romantic evening

The Steven Scherger Family had a romantic evening at the Como Conservatory on Valentines day. The Conservatory is a very large "greenhouse" with a fern room, a bonsai room, spice room and a tropical room. It was lit by candle light on Valentines day for guests to stroll through and enjoy themselves. It was nice to feel tropical humidity and see green plants as we listened to a baroque trio. Thanks mommy for a nice evening. We love you!!! (Noah and Steven)

On to sweet potatoes

Noah is on to sweet potatoes. YUMMY

Noah participates in his first research study.

Noah participated in his first medical study in conjunction with the University of Minnesota and Harvard. Researchers are studying the neural basis of deferred imitation in infancy. They are studying the ability of infants to remember and imitate actions after a delay. As you can see Noah had a great time participating in the study. Although it was his first time wearing an EEG apparatus he seemed quite pleased with participating in the study.

The 6 month weigh in!

Noah had a well check up today. He had a great time at the doctors up until the shots of course. He discovered that he loves the paper on the examination table. He giggled and played with it until the doctor came.
His 6 month stats:

Weight: 21.0 pounds 95 percentile
Length: 27 inches 75 percentile

Sledding Fun?

Noah went sledding for the first time on Saturday. The whole family got into pulling Noah around on the sleigh, even the Chesapeake bay retriever/sled dog Cayenne. As you can see Noah was not quite sure that he was having a good time, but at least he was a good sport about it. Next week Noah may to try the luge.

Chomp!!

Noah is into exploring things with his mouth like all babies do at his age. Even an occasional chin.

A Mother's Love

Kristin is an amazing Mother to Noah, and He thrives on her love that she gives him. I Love you Kristin!

Six Months

Noah turned 6 months on Tuesday!

The Superbowl

Noah and Steven watching the Superbowl together on our "big screen TV."

Standing with support

Noah likes to stand. He likes to stand with you holding him by you, on your tummy, knees, or where and whenever. He likes to stand with support in his exersaucer and with his music table.

Sitting up without support

Noah is sitting up by himself now and it puts a whole new perspective on his world for him.

Tummy Flu

Noah has the tummy flu, and decided to make it a family event by sharing it with Steven and I. We will NOT be including a picture of us. Steven and Noah were hit the hardest. I'm feeling significantly better after 24 hours. Steven is just now getting out of bed after the same amount of time. Noah has stopped vomiting, but is still losing things out the other end like crazy after 48 hours. We are working hard at keeping him hydrated. Thanks to "Storm" Grandma Harrold for helping us out yet again. We always seem to need her during/after a major rain/snow storm. Thanks also for the rest of the family support.

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.