So after many attempts to make it happen by mum and dad (resulting in many 'first steps'), Noah has begun to walk - without holding hands! One week after his first birthday, he simply walked from dad to mum; about 9 steps. Very easily.
Since then, his skills have rocketed. When in Target yesterday he even went missing when mum had her attention on something else. He was only a couple of aisles away examining a toy, but he was fast!
We are very proud. Here's a video from a couple of days ago.
Friday, August 31, 2007
A miniature fair experience
College held a 'winter festival', or miniature fair last weekend. Much fun was had.
The favourite was definitely the animals. There were piglets, goats, lambs, rabbits, ducks, ducklings, and chickens. Noah was amazed.
In this photo Josiah is hanging out with Noah - he loves his little cousin.. and Noah loves him.
Cousin Shem was also at Noah's side, and was trying to get his little hands on all the animals.
Noah eagerly embarked on his first jumping castle adventure.
And, to top it all off, Noah had his first taste of chocolate ice-cream. This came about when mum had her hands full (with Noah and some purchases), and at the same time tried to eat an ice-cream. Noah was a keen punter to help bear the load and took the ice-cream for mum.
By the time we got to our picnic blanket, Noah's mouth and hands were stuck like glue to the ice-cream. He was quite upset that it was pried from his hands, but it was mum's ice-cream (what was left!) and we weren't sure what effect this new 'food' would have!
And then Shem was allowed to indulge, thanks to Noah's example.
What a nice day!
The favourite was definitely the animals. There were piglets, goats, lambs, rabbits, ducks, ducklings, and chickens. Noah was amazed.
In this photo Josiah is hanging out with Noah - he loves his little cousin.. and Noah loves him.
Cousin Shem was also at Noah's side, and was trying to get his little hands on all the animals.
Noah eagerly embarked on his first jumping castle adventure.
And, to top it all off, Noah had his first taste of chocolate ice-cream. This came about when mum had her hands full (with Noah and some purchases), and at the same time tried to eat an ice-cream. Noah was a keen punter to help bear the load and took the ice-cream for mum.
By the time we got to our picnic blanket, Noah's mouth and hands were stuck like glue to the ice-cream. He was quite upset that it was pried from his hands, but it was mum's ice-cream (what was left!) and we weren't sure what effect this new 'food' would have!
And then Shem was allowed to indulge, thanks to Noah's example.
What a nice day!
Fun at the park
A regular outing for Noah and mum is 'the park'. Noah LOVES being outside, and can get quite upset when his desires to go outside aren't fulfilled. At the park, Noah can admire all the bigger kids - sometimes watching, sometimes pursuing with a large grin on his face.
But he also enjoys the rocking horse, often accompanied by the chorus 'giddy-up horsie'.
But he doesn't play on one thing for long. And he's also been known to 'eat' the gravel or dig in pine-bark for a bit of variation.
Peekaboo at the tunnel slide is a favourite. And if Dad meets us at the park, going down the tunnel slide is a delightful option.
Climbing up slides is always attempted, but with little success. Mum or Dad are always there to help Noah use the slide for it's intended purpose.
[Actually posted by Katie]
But he also enjoys the rocking horse, often accompanied by the chorus 'giddy-up horsie'.
But he doesn't play on one thing for long. And he's also been known to 'eat' the gravel or dig in pine-bark for a bit of variation.
Peekaboo at the tunnel slide is a favourite. And if Dad meets us at the park, going down the tunnel slide is a delightful option.
Climbing up slides is always attempted, but with little success. Mum or Dad are always there to help Noah use the slide for it's intended purpose.
[Actually posted by Katie]
Thursday, August 23, 2007
The Birthday Party
Noah's birthday party was last weekend. It was a lovely family-affair. And finally it was time for birthday cake!
A whole lot of thought went into exactly what shape Noah's first cake should be... should it be a duck (from the park); should it be some character from the tv or kids' movies? We eventually landed on a teddy bear. The decoration is all Kate's handiwork this time around.
Obviously we couldn't have gone and fed Noah cake before he'd got over his nasty sickness. So when cake finally found its way to his food-tray, Noah certainly didn't waste any time.
Ah... Noah's first taste of chocolate cake! For a moment there I was a little concerned that too much had gone in... he could handle it :)
Also among the revelers were Nana, Unca Bruce, and Shem (below).
It's won't be long and we'll all get to celebrate little Shem's first big day too. Can't wait. That'll probably be Noah's second sampling of rich, yummy cake!
A whole lot of thought went into exactly what shape Noah's first cake should be... should it be a duck (from the park); should it be some character from the tv or kids' movies? We eventually landed on a teddy bear. The decoration is all Kate's handiwork this time around.
Obviously we couldn't have gone and fed Noah cake before he'd got over his nasty sickness. So when cake finally found its way to his food-tray, Noah certainly didn't waste any time.
Ah... Noah's first taste of chocolate cake! For a moment there I was a little concerned that too much had gone in... he could handle it :)
Also among the revelers were Nana, Unca Bruce, and Shem (below).
It's won't be long and we'll all get to celebrate little Shem's first big day too. Can't wait. That'll probably be Noah's second sampling of rich, yummy cake!
More Birthday Pictures... and those Jammies!
Ok, so just in case we didn't give you enough of Noah's Tigger jammies...
This was Noah's first attempt at opening a birthday present. I think he got into the spirit of the occasion :)
This was Noah's first attempt at opening a birthday present. I think he got into the spirit of the occasion :)
Monday, August 20, 2007
Happy Birthday, Noah!
Last week, Noah celebrated his first birthday!
As many of you know the little lad was quite ill with a nasty gastro-bug for much of last week, so birthday cake was off the menu (until Saturday). But, a birthday is still a birthday. The first birthday-signs were the SMSs. Aunty Fi got in first.
Then it was present-opening with Mum and Dad (in Noah's swish new jammies).
But not long afterward, Aunty Jan and the boys popped around. (Dad stayed home for most of the morning).
Later on in the afternoon, some parcels stacked with lovely presents and cards came in from Tassie. They were rather fun to open.
Thanks very much for all of Noah's lovely gifts :)
As many of you know the little lad was quite ill with a nasty gastro-bug for much of last week, so birthday cake was off the menu (until Saturday). But, a birthday is still a birthday. The first birthday-signs were the SMSs. Aunty Fi got in first.
Then it was present-opening with Mum and Dad (in Noah's swish new jammies).
But not long afterward, Aunty Jan and the boys popped around. (Dad stayed home for most of the morning).
Later on in the afternoon, some parcels stacked with lovely presents and cards came in from Tassie. They were rather fun to open.
Thanks very much for all of Noah's lovely gifts :)
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