Drew and Michele came through Dallas yesterday, and Noelle could not stop loving on Drew. She even said Drew a few times.
She kept patting his head and saying, “Gentle” as a reminder to herself. Sometimes she would point and say “baby.”
Cuddles and more pats…
Noelle and Drew are going to be great friends. I loved seeing Noelle interact with a younger baby. She was so gentle and kind – we treasure her sweet little spirit.
Our sweet baby girl!
Mmmm… big bite!
You are so happy all the time, and we love you so much!
Pose for Daddy
Bliss…
Can I really have more?
Where’s your eye? Noelle has been showing us where her eyes are this week – and when we say, “How does a cow go?” she’ll get this adorable grin and say, “Mooooo!” She’s so smart!
Precious…
Still going and the sun has almost set!
Ya want some?
Many moons ago (October 2005 archives) we announced we were having a baby at Chuck E. Cheese. John won this bib for Noelle that night with his massive amounts of tokens – thanks for the memories!
Noelle tilting her head toward Heather – she did that all night long – it was so sweet – thanks for the great steaks Fearing family (Don and Molly joined us too!)
We had so much fun on Wednesday!!! Noelle went to her first movie at the movie theater. We saw Charlotte’s Web. She intently watched half of it and slept through the second half. Noelle is normally a wiggle worm and not much of a cuddler, so I was in heaven to hold her while she was sleeping. The chairs even rocked! The movie was so special, and today couldn’t have been better. Mike’s family shared the day with us and after the show we went to the Cheesecake Factory in Southlake for lonchy lonchy. (haha Mikey!)
Noelle taking in the prettiest cow she’s ever seen!
She couldn’t stop feeling the textures…
Daddy and Noelle walking to the fountain – hand in hand!
Tippy toes – let me see what’s going on here
Mike and Noelle with the Ponds and Grandma
Noelle threw her first penny in the fountain
Let go now my dear
Keep going…
Happy July 4th!
Saturday we celebrated July 4th at our 4th annual family reunion.
The Pond family!
Blanche is holding the mic up for Noelle to sing… Noelle saying “uh oh” when she dropped her sippy cup.
Momo’s famous July 4th cupcakes and Rara’s famous cookies!
After opening Berkeley’s presents, we all gathered round for a pic with our new cousin. (Note: Noelle is eyeing Brighton’s cookie!)
Grand Rosie and Noelle playing around.
Sweet girl!
Berkeley is so beautiful!
Noelle giving baby love!
Brighton doing a little jig while wearing the July 4th bib I made for him – he’s such a cutie!
Brother John and Miss Priss…
Melissa’s Dad, his sister Aunt Nan, and his brother Uncle Jon – Mammaw would be so proud of this picture!
Blanche and Melissa after she fixed my hair – thanks girlfriend!
Aunt Nan and Uncle Jon playing some serious tunes on the piano!
Noelle is walking so well and picking herself up whenever she falls.
Someone’s ready for nap time…
Papa Doc and Grand Rosie saying goodbye. They are going on a two month long retreat to Montana and New Mexico starting next week, and we are going to miss them so much!
What a little gentleman!
I couldn’t believe this pic – we had so much fun with the Christian family last night – thanks for having us over guys!
The girls got to bounce in the bounce house until all the guests arrived.
Then they went into the dressing room to change into their tea party dressy dresses… all the girls picked out the same dress – that was really sweet!
This is a picture of Noelle getting her make-up put on… haha… she was standing in the chair and leaning forward – she was so into the whole event!
Giving that cheesy grin once she was finished!
Noelle and the birthday girl after they picked out their jewelry! Ananya is such a sweetheart! She loves and cares for Noelle so much!
Ananya’s first role as princess was to dub her guests as princesses. Noelle was patiently waiting for her turn.
And she’s up – here’s Noelle becoming a princess.
Mommy and Noelle after the crowning ceremony – haha!
Next was the tea party – each little girl had their own tea pot and cup. The party host read “How to Become a Princess” to the girls. Noelle listened much better to her than at home! She was so into everything!
Eating birthday cake…
Ananya heads up the “princess parade.”
Anika hugging Noelle…
Daddy and Noelle at the after party. We had one of the most fun days of our lives – we’ll never forget Noelle’s first tea party!
