Photo op

Well life at the Scherger house remains busy but fall is winding up with it's display, nights are slowly getting cooler and we are getting ready for winter. Keith the siding guy is done with the house. He was here for a month. It was nice for the family to have him here. Kristin if she got bored would talk to him, I would help him out with what I could from time to time and we would get talking as well. The house looks great. Noah remains busy with his schedule. He has had baby massage class for three weeks, then he goes to a new parent connection class, and a early childhood education class as well. This last week he has made developmental gains of some notice. He had slept through the night for 3-4 nights, but now wakes up only 1 time a night. So much better than the every 2 hours he did for the first two months!!!! He is holding his head up quite well, and now is able to roll over from tummy to back on a regular basis. For me it is amazing to step back and see the primitive movements and developments he makes as the neurons make connections.

The dogs are still spoiled!

As an FYI to all that have been inquiring. Yes the "girls" are still spoiled. They are enjoying life at home with Mom and Noah. They like sleeping on the bed instead of in the kennel. Here is Cayenne taking full advantage of the bed, while Mom and Dad take care of Noah. The dogs help out with baby care from time to time. They are good at fetching bottles, burp cloths and taking them to Mom or Dad in another part of the house. Now if we could only train them to change a diaper.

All dressed up and ready to go!

Noah is in his jumper ready for a walk outside. The jumper keeps him warm from head to toe, the only thing that gets cold are his cheeks, but he has plenty of fat there to keep him warm.

Fall Family Photo

The Steven Scherger Family Fall, 2005.

Fun with pumpkins

Mom and Dad took Noah again to the Apple Jack orchard for some late fall fun. We could not find a large pile of pumpkins to take a photo on, but Noah did enjoy sitting with these....at least until he fell over and bumped his head. Oh well

Fall is fun!

Noah is enjoying the Fall. He likes looking at the fall colors, the cool air, leaves. What will he think of snow?

Nick Grega and Noah Scherger

Here is a picture of Nick and Noah. Soon to be best of friends.

The computer is still down

Sorry folks the computer is still down so no pictures as it is VERY slow to upload them with the dial up connection.

Noah is doing well. He went to the doctor today and had his check up. He is still in the 95% for weight comming in at 14 pounds 13 Oz. He is in the 65% for length. He got 3 shots today and his legs are very sore. all was OK untill the evening when he cried and cried for a bit.

Noah is smiling a lot about 1-3 times an hour and is sleeping sometimes 4-5 hours a night.

Life has been busy at the Scherger house hold. Steven was on a hunting trip for 4 days. Kristin's om came over and had a "slumber party" during that time. Kristin goes to 2-3 classes a week with Noah on parenting and baby massage. We joined a church, getting ready for baptism (november 12, 2005 more information to come) Steven is teaching dog classes 2 days a week, and the siding guy is here putting new siding on the house.

Thanks for all the well wishes

Noah's Smile

Noah is starting to smile.

Fun on a hike

Kristin and Steven took Noah on a hike at St Croix Falls. Kristin picked the trail. At first it looked OK but then it became a mountain trail. Good thing they have the SUV of strollers. Noah slept the entire time. Next time I am going to hook up the dogs to pull the stroller.

OH NO the computer is down

Stay tuned.

The Computer is down as the DSL was zapped in a lightning storm

More to come soon!

An event filled day....and night!

Well Noah and her Mom and Dad had a very event filled day on Wednesday. The expected arrival of the siding guy Keith and a very large dumpster arived today as we are getting new siding and windows on the house. He started work on a hot and sticky morning. Kristin then had to meet Steven at work as his work with Noah at Sister Kenny Rehabilitation http://www.allina.com/ahs/ski.nsf/page/history was holding a baby shower for Noah. The entire department came to the shower and held a pot luck for him. There was salads of all sorts, desserts such as a snicker salad, awesome pepperoni lasagna, meat ball and chicken wings...Etc. The staff all pitched in together and bought Noah a backpack that he can sit in and ride around on Dad's shoulders as they go hiking. It will be great.
That evening after a quick bite to eat at home, Mom and Dad had a new member visit at Zion Lutheran Church in Anokahttp://test2.beardog.net/index1.asp. While there mother nature wanted to go out on the last day of summer with a bang. The Anoka area and surrounding area was hit by a major storm and a few Tornadoes.http://www.crh.noaa.gov/mpx/2005Sep21Storm.html When it was "safe" Steven and Kristin left the church and made our way slowly home. Getting to were we live was very difficult as trees were down, and flach flooding was occurring. The house on Verdin street had only minor damage....Oddly enough it is going to be replaced...with the new siding and windows. The trees were mostly striped of the leaves and ground plants and hostas were destroyed. We were happy to be home and safe. God was watching out for us.

Guys Night Out

Well Kristin went to her stamping club on Tuesday night so Noah and Dad had a guys night out. What better way than to spend it shopping at the sportsman's warehouse! He Noah got his first education into the sporting world as he went shopping for a new camouflage coat, blaze orange jacket, fishing rod and of course duck decoys! He had a great time, so did Dad. Dad also learned on the way home that listening to country music loud calms a crying baby. Important to know.

Fat Rolls

Life has been busy for this little guy. Two weekends ago, he slept for 4 hours in a row at night for 3 days in a row! Mom and Dad didn't know what to do with all that sleep. but then he started a growth spurt and is back to eating 4-6 Oz every 1-2 hours.
Life is getting a bit better for Steven and Kristin. They went to a class on parenting, they went to a 30th birthday party and brought Noah, and Steven took the girls out hunting on grouse opener. At the Party Steven and Kristin could not help but notice the amount of "fertility" that was there. Either the people were new Moms and Dads, Pregnant couples, or people thinking about getting pregnant. Here are photos of Noah getting ready for the party and after. Sorry guys the picture of Noah sitting on the Keg were too dark to publish....next time we'll use flash.

The Steven Scherger Family at one month

Well....at least we can still smile. Ok... Noah needs to work on his yet.

Before and After

The photos say it all. Here are the pictures of his two week checkup and his one month check up. Noah is now in the 90th percentile! At one month he weighs 12# Good way to start!

Starting to smile?

Noah is working on his smile.

Grown in Minnesota!

Mom and Dad had a "date" if you can call it as we drove to an apple orchard that we both like. Today was a nice Indian summer day, windy but a nice day for a drive. The leaves are starting to change here, sumac and maple are beginning their transition into fall. Apple Jack Orchard http://www.applejackorchards.com/ is a quaint orchard along the banks of the crow river. Kristin and I enjoyed the day, as well as an apple dumpling and fritters with cinnamon ice cream. Noah attracted the attention as well as he was the only baby there. He got to participate with all the activities like some of the "big" boys do like riding the tractor and posing in front of the measuring stick.

Ok I'll take the one in the middle.

Noah has some fun today playing in a cart full of watermelon at the Apple Jack Orchard. Actually this is quite a great photo. Later in life when he asks where did I come from we can say the old story of finding him in a watermelon patch. Any way he is a good deal at only$3.50.

Double chins and fat thighs

Ok this is the only time in one's life that this is acceptable, even wanted. Noah is packing on the pounds and length. By rough estimate his is at 23.5 inches. Official measurement to be taken on Monday with the doctor. I hope to catch more of that on film to share.