Only a few more days...

Only 3 more days until Noah's big day... We are so excited. I never thought that a year would have already past. Last year at this time Jason and I were getting ready for little goblins. On Wednesday night, we had set up waiting on children to come and get candy as we put together the puzzle that hangs on Noah's bedroom wall. Then we waited around on Thursday for Friday to get here so at our Doctor's appointment they could tell us when they would induce labor. As Jason told Noah last night, " Your mom and I were waiting on you to get here, and you sure were taking your sweet time."

Jason and I have learned this past year that Noah is very much like the two of us in a lot of ways. He takes his on time at everything, and no one will rush him. He has changed so much, at times he has looked just like Jason and there have been a few times he has looked like myself. Some days he has my temper and others he has "The Cranford Temper" as Grandma Cranford would say. No matter what, he is the most special thing that has ever came into our lives and we thank God everyday for the joy that he brings.

Noah's Big Day!

We are soon coming up on Noah's Big Day. He will be one in less than a week. We are planning a party for next Saturday. I don't know who is more excited us or him. Probably us because Uncle Thomas has already given him a birthday present because he just couldn't wait. This is going to be a very big day for all of us I am afraid.

More updates to come...

Papaw's Birthday

Hey Papaw,

I just wanted to tell you that I think you are the best Papaw ever. I enjoy spending time with you, crawling on you and biting you. I don't think anyone else would allow me to do that. You are a world of fun, and I get really excited when mom tells me we are going to see you in the mornings. I hope you had a great day and I wish you many more.

Love, Noah T.

A note from your daughter...

Years ago I never thought that God would send such a special person into my life. Little did I know that he would not only be special to me but the rest of the family also. I had never had someone to take such an interest in myself, let alone "want" to be a part of anything I was involved with.

This man has showed me so many things in the short time we have been together. He has such compassion, the patience of Job, a heart bigger than life itself, faith that could move mountains, and the love for his family and it's well being is endless. No matter how low of a day he has had he always has a smile.

I have been able to share many of the firsts in my life with him. Such as, my wedding day, the birth of my son, graduations, and just having time to ourselves to sing or just plain whatever. There will never be another man who has meant to me what he does.

I am sorry that you will not be receiving a card this year, however I can never find a card in the Hallmark store that says exactly what I need it to say. You see, when it comes time to celebrate his birthday, Christmas, or any other special occasion there is no card that could simply say all this, they just do not make them. They always talk about when I was a little girl, and he wasn't a part of my life until I was 19. Although I would have given anything for him to have been here earlier. But I think he came about just at the right time. Any day I worry that things aren't going to be just right I remember how he became a part of my life and I know that things are going to be just fine.

To THE greatest DAD in the world

Happy Birthday and I LOVE YOU!

~Sweet Pea

The Birthday is Near...

We now have two weeks until the BIG day for Noah. I can't wait everything is almost ready. Yeah... Our biggest concern right now is Halloween. Technically last year was supposed to be Noah's First Halloween but he was a little late to take part. Tring to find a costume has been a little challenging and finding an outfit that says, "My 1st Halloween" in 24 months size, no can do. So we have left that up to Nana Goins. Last year at this time I was out of work, driving Jason crazy and really ready for Noah to get here. We had 8 days to go and we were counting down. Maybe the next time I get a chance to update Noah will be here.

Today

We had a great day today. G'ma Luce is doing better and was in much higher spirits today. The last few days have been a little low. Friday afternoon Mom and I were in the doctors office with G'ma and he told her she had been diagnosed with dementia and that her mind was not what it used to be. She was ok with the visit until we got home. She then decided not to attend dinner with the Shelton's at Fox's Fish Camp. Saturday she stayed in bed most of the day and on Sunday decided that church wasn't really a happening thing either. She is eating when she feels like it and talking or not when she feels like it also. But the doctor tells us this is normal and that we should take one day at a time with her. Just please keep us in your prayers. My heart goes out to families who have dealt or are dealing with family members who are in the same situation.

Noah's First Pumpkin

What are we going to do with this? It's to big to eat!

Mama... it's as big as me!

What's this do?

This thing looks so funny

I've never seen so many

Noah was able to check out the Pumpkins at the local church near our house this week. He was so amazed and tried to take in everything, even though we look like we are not sure, in a lot of the photos.

He is such a handful, he loves to be outside to play. We are almost 3 weeks away to his 1 year birthday and we can't wait. October was the best month of my life a year ago and it is so nice to be able to reminisce about the things that went on last year at this time. Never did I think it would get here so fast. I also never thought at 11 months we would be in 24 month clothing and be wearing size 6 shoes. But hey I have never seen anything as cute as this little fella either. God sends us so many blessings.

Happy Birthday to Aunt Jenn!!!

For those of you who don't know Aunt Jenn had a Birthday today! She is now a whopping year older and Noah wanted everyone to know how much he loves her.

Jenn, as I call her, has always been there for me and I could not ask for a better friend. She is there when you least expect it and when you need her most. There is nothing she wouldn't do for you and no time is the worst time for her. She always puts everyone else on her list first. She is a bright ray of sunshine all the time. She is just a true friend. If I would have ever had a sister she would be the one I would want, her being the oldest and all.

So I began looking for a few things that I thought would describe her and I came up with...

Jenn...

Friends are born, not made. You are my sister of the heart and I love you dearly. Your are my ornament at Christmas that I want to show off. You are the flower in my spring garden that I can't wait to bloom. You are my one in a lifetime friend I thought I would never have. Last but not least your are the Year-A-Round birthday party. Thank you for being there always.

Love you sis

Our Weekend in a nut shell...

Hello to everyone...

We had such a busy day, weekend, whatever you call it these days. Noah has been sick these last few days, cough, congestion, the works. G'ma is going well, we went to the doctor on Tuesday (I think?) she decided she didn't need to eat. But she is doing well now. Her spirits seem to be better.

Yesterday Aunt Jenn came by to help me with Noah's birthday invites. We had a blast here with Noah. He is such a hand full! Walking all over everywhere and wanting you to be there to see him at his best. He is just a little "HAM". Later on last night Aunt Jenn and Uncle Johan came back by to see us and spend some time with Noah. (and Jason and myself) They are so great with him and he loves them just as much.

Today we all went to the Shelton Reunion. It was nice to get to see everyone. There are a lot of family members that I did not realize we had. It never fails, every reunion is different, not one person that came this year will be there next year. So you never know who belongs to who. It's always good to meet new faces and see how everyone has changed. It's a lot different now that Papaw Shelton is not here to run the show...

One more month and Noah will be ONE YEAR OLD!!! He is growing up so fast. Seems like yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. I can't wait for is party to get here. I have had a blast at planning it and I can't wait to see how it's going to turn out.

Enjoy your day,

Anna

We Have TEETH!!

Noah now is the proud owner of 8 teeth.