This morning we had so much fun playing with Mollie Grace and Maggie.  They are such sweet and special friends!

So this morning started out like any normal day.  We were playing with puppies and kitties and reading books.  Noelle then goes into her closet and picks out a book we’ve never read before.  She comes and sits in the doorway and starts reading it.  On the last page, I hear her freaking out, seriously yelling, “CLAW, CLAW!”  I went over to look at the page and couldn’t believe what I saw.

A teeny tiny little clock. 

You would’ve thought she found Waldo!

It is so neat to see her visually engaging and making connections in her little world.  There’s nothing like being alongside a baby watching them learn and grow!

The back of Noelle’s hair is growing in two layers – it’s really cute!

We went to Chick-fil-A on a date lunch with Daddy. 

Noelle saying, “Clock!”  As always…

Rara and Poppa came to town this weekend to accept the Conservation Hero of the Year Award given by the Texas Conservation Alliance.  We are so proud of your conservation efforts – the Wildlife Refuge on the Neches will be enjoyed for generations to come because of your tireless campaign!

Flirt a little…

Watch Lala a little…

Go shopping a little…

Talk on the phone a lot…

Pet the kitties and say “meow” a little…

Give dad his daily dental exam…

Shop a little more…

and smile for your votes A LOT!

Please keep voting for Noelle through Friday here!

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We have entered this photo of Noelle in a local radio station’s most kissable baby contest.  We REALLY want to win!  Will you help us? 

Click on the link below, scroll down until you find Noelle’s picture, about half-way down the page! 

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There are now 3,500 babies!  Thanks for humoring us – we are having FUN!  Vote every day through Friday, October 26th!

I had a friend tell me about a great book linked from the Super Nanny book on our blog.  I bought it, and Noelle and I have been trying to do one activity per day from the book.   I love all of the fun and easy ideas! 

The book is entitled “The Toddler’s Busy Book” by Trish Kuffner – 365 creative games and activities to keep your 1 1/2 to 3 year old busy! Noelle played with the clothespin poke all morning! 

Thanks Shawn and Ashley for hanging out with us last night!  We had a blast.  Noelle kept calling Ashley “Ouchy” – it was really cute!

After Jon and Heather’s shower, we all went over to Mama Kay and Grand Papa’s to watch the Cowboys and eat pizza!

Noelle learned how to say “Ste” tonight.  She was so proud of herself and got really cozy on Uncle Steve’s lap!