We’re baaaaaack July 8, 2009

Yes, I’ve ignored the blog, and yes, I regret it. Sorry for the month-long furlough. No, it wasn’t planned. Life just sorta happened.

I started working my new version of full time on June 1 (30 hours per week, Monday-Thursday). And as I explained to my lovely 20-something sister-in-laws over the weekend, when faced with the choice of blogging OR several other activities during the last 4-5 weeks  (such as reading, connecting with Joe, turning in early, watching trashy reality TV or getting a pedi), I chose “other” every time. Amazing what a little work and a little Noe does to your ever-shrinking personal time.

So, right before I send you on to the PICS (I work in communications. I KNOW my audience), here are some Noe highlights from the last 4-5 weeks:

• As of July 6 (her 6-mos. checkup), she weighs 16 lbs., 6 oz. (59th percentile) and is 25.5 inches long (42nd percentile)
• She’s sitting up and has mastered bending over and picking up every toy imaginable
• She rolls ALL OVER the place, and can roll in ways we never knew possible
• She’s up on all fours and is rocking back and forth (yes, dear sister-in-laws, will get my act together and post video IN MY FREE TIME)
• She currently loves to put her toes in her mouth (yummmmmm)
• She’s eating three meals a day (some combination of cereal, fruits and veggies), takes a bottle before bed, and sleeps 12 hours per night (and now, because I’ve written this and blurted it out loud to everyone, she will probably stop sleeping 12 hours… I am so superstitous!)
• She’s been making strange for quite some time, but no matter how long Joe is on the road for work, she always knows Daddy when he comes home. It’s awesome to see. Such a smartie.
• Anyway, I’d better stop blabbing like a new mom and get on to the pics…

Playing with Grandpa R., one of her FAVE playmates

A typical morning with Grandma Betty, before mommy heads off to work

Hanging’ with Grandma O., who is very good at reading me my German book… Some people say we look a lot alike!

Enjoying one of the three nice days we get all year in Minnesota

Helping mommy water the flowers in front of the house

Modeling my shades from Grandma and Grandpa O.

With Auntie Katelyn (and playing with cousins Tess, Padraig and Gannon)

Heading out the door to a beautiful June wedding, sans Noe

Cheering on the Sun Devils (GO ASU!) in the College World Series

Waking up from a nap in a playful mood

See what I mean by “playful?!”

I love it when they learn how to find the pacifier (and put it in their mouth)

I took a million of these shots and you’ll have to bear with me… I just love them

Sitting up all by myself (it’s easy) as of June 28

Playing at Lauderdale Park with my friend George (but I still don’t like that he took my toy!)