Project 365 - Day 263

So this is how Noah uses a sippy cup. I find this very interesting. Noah seems to have grasped the whole use a sippy cup thing way better and faster than Nathan and Laura but certainly in his own way. I just find this funny to see him walking around 'drinking' like this. It cracks me up every time.

Noah's First Birthday!

We had a very small birthday celebration for Noah's first birthday. The Dobies and my parents came over for lunch, Nathan's soccer game and then we had dinner. Lunch consisted of Noah's bagel pizza's in honor of the birthday boy's namesake food item (we seemed to have named our children after food products: Nathan's hot dogs, Laura's Scudder's potato chips and Noah's bagels).

We went with the Noah's arc theme because the kids thought it would be cool because it matched his name and I went with it because I thought the babyish theme would only really be appropriate for the first birthday, maybe even the second since it is two by two (my mind is already going for next year). The Dobies actually got him his very own "arc" (well it is a Wonder Pets boat but for our purposes it is now an arc). Auntie Joni did some research and found this lovely little gem but found the reviews said there weren't enough balls (25 came with the boat), so she bought extra. 250 extra balls. I will say the reviews were right on, the 25 wouldn't have even covered the bottom of the boat. Noah LOVES, LOVES, LOVES his special toy. And yes, there are balls EVERYWHERE. I find them all over the house in very conspicuous places. The washing machine, the hampers, the shoes in my closet, of course under the couches and beds, the pantry, basically there are balls everywhere Noah follows me around to. I honestly don't mind. He loves it so much and has so much fun with it the joy far out weighs balls all over the house. I really think Chris and Joni were worried I would be counting all 275 balls, but no I have not found myself counting to make sure I have them all. His favorite thing seems to be to either sit in or lay in the boat and throw all the balls out of it. Thankfully he finds picking them up and throwing them back in as much fun because then I might be in trouble.

Project 365 - Day 261

Library books and Legos. This is a normal after school scene. Eating snacks and playing games.

I was on a roll...

I have foregone doing the dishes and cleaning the house today to organize my photos and upload my blog. I have still been keeping up on Project 365 just haven't been updating the blog. It has been a very busy and emotional few months for me but I am determined to complete this Project I started on January 1st. Looking back at these entries I am trying to catch up on has made me realize how wonderful and rewarding this little project actually is. A lot happens in the every day life of a family with young kids. There have been lots of firsts, birthday celebrations, love and frustration, but mostly I am grateful for these memories and the record of a year in the life of living lacerda.

So while I was on a roll, I can't seem to upload any more photos, even after logging out and back in, so maybe tomorrow I will find some more time to post the rest.

Project 365 - Day 262

We celebrated Noah's birthday with a little party today. I did a little Noah's arc theme. I figured it would be cute for his first birthday. I still haven't take pictures of the invite I made but I used the same figures for the cupcakes. My decorating stand leaves much to be desired but I was just happy that these were done.

Project 365 - Day 260

So I attempted to get Noah's first birthday picture at the Picture People today. I should know better by three children now. Every time you schedule a picture day they either get sick or injured. Noah fell smack on his forehead on the floor in a store right before I was to take him to get his picture. I obviously canceled the picture appointment and am freaking out at the huge egg shaped lump on his head and trying to get an ice pack on it, debating whether or not to take him in for a CT scan and I won't even go there with the totally rude obnoxious comment from the salesperson of a children's store who thinks I am overreacting to my injured child. It was a day for the memory banks for sure.

Project 365 - Day 259

It is soccer practice day. I love how this is Nathan's 'ready' position. He is having fun even though they have lost every game so far. I am just hoping they will score at least one goal this season. Noah is really into the practice and can actually dribble the ball. This little boy is always on the lookout for a ball. He plays ball all day long every day. I am a little ashamed to admit I actually play fetch with him. He loves to go get the ball and bring it back to me. He giggles with delight and keeps coming back for more play time. I wonder if this is how David Beckham started out?