Andrew Grayson Larkin
Born 12:55 pm on May 13, 2014
8 lb, 9 oz, 21 inches
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Fun in the Creek
We wanted Noah to have a really great day on his last day as an only child. So we grabbed some lunch and headed to a park. After lunch, we played on the playground for a little while, and then headed off down the trail to check out the creek. We found it, and found a good place to get down the bank and into it. We happened to have a spare shirt in our bag for Noah, but no extra pants. So what to do? Just go without them.
Noah didn't seem to mind at all. He went right into the water without thinking twice about it. He followed Taylor around exploring. He picked up rocks and threw them into the water. He tried to catch the tiny fish that swam past. And he had a blast playing in the oozy mud by the bank. He was quite gross when they finally came out of the water and had to be wiped down good before changing clothes and heading back to the car to pass out on the way home. I've never seen him enjoy the water quite as much as he did today. This is one day this mom will remember for a long time to come.
Noah didn't seem to mind at all. He went right into the water without thinking twice about it. He followed Taylor around exploring. He picked up rocks and threw them into the water. He tried to catch the tiny fish that swam past. And he had a blast playing in the oozy mud by the bank. He was quite gross when they finally came out of the water and had to be wiped down good before changing clothes and heading back to the car to pass out on the way home. I've never seen him enjoy the water quite as much as he did today. This is one day this mom will remember for a long time to come.
Happy Mother's Day!
The Saturday before Mother's Day was spent with my mom. We didn't do anything fancy, just hung out at the house and grilled some burgers. Noah got to play with his buddy next door for a while, and then give Nana some gifts before lunch. She seemed to like her picture frame and movie, but was really touched by Noah's little hand print heart.
We headed outside after lunch and managed to get some nice pictures of the three of us.
We headed outside after lunch and managed to get some nice pictures of the three of us.
Noah picked flowers for everybody and then it was time to head home. It was a great visit with a very special lady who has always been a great mom and is now a fantastic grandmother.
On Mother's Day, Taylor got up with Noah so I could sleep a little later. He cleaned up some and made pancakes for breakfast. I got a new bike, which is also my gift for every other occasion for the rest of the year. Noah gave me a new Willow Tree figurine that brought tears to my eyes. It was really sweet.
We spent the day just relaxing at the house and playing at the playground. We had a good time enjoying one of our last days as a family of three. My next Mother's Day will be very different!
Monday, April 28, 2014
Happy Little Train
I took Noah shopping with me one day, and one of our stops was Hobby Lobby. While I perused the wooden letters for artwork for his new baby brother's room, Noah spotted a little wooden train that he 'needed'. I let him hold it while we walked around the store with no intentions of buying it. He changed my mind for me when we got to the register and I told him he couldn't have it. (Sad puppy dog eyes can have a big effect on a mom...especially when the train only cost about $1.20).
So we took the train home and decided it needed a little paint. I let him pick four colors and we tied on his painting apron. He had so much fun painting his little train. With all the colors that were put on it, I think it's the happiest little train I've seen in a while.
So we took the train home and decided it needed a little paint. I let him pick four colors and we tied on his painting apron. He had so much fun painting his little train. With all the colors that were put on it, I think it's the happiest little train I've seen in a while.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Easter 2014
We spent the Saturday before Easter with my parents. It was a gross, rainy day, so we were trapped inside all day. We still managed to have some fun. We hid eggs in the house for Noah to find. He was much more excited about them this year than he was last year. He ran around the house grabbing them all up and tossing them in his basket.
Then of course you have to open them all up to see what's inside. He had a few small cars, some candy, money, and several plastic frogs, lizards, and snakes that he was quite excited about. Next, Nana brought out his actual Easter basket. It was packed full of more toys and goodies for him to investigate.
He seemed to favor the water guns that were in there and couldn't wait to get outside to try them out. After a tasty lunch, the rain finally let up enough for us to get outside and let him try out the water guns and ride around in his Jeep.
Sunday morning, we had to see what the Easter bunny brought for Noah at home. Then it was time to get dressed and head to church. We had some time to kill between church and lunch at Taylor's brother's house, so we hit up a nearby playground. Noah had a great time playing and watching termites fly around.
We had another yummy lunch with Taylor's family, and then hid some eggs for Noah and his cousin Emsley to find. They had a great time. It was a full, busy weekend of fun and celebration with family.
Then of course you have to open them all up to see what's inside. He had a few small cars, some candy, money, and several plastic frogs, lizards, and snakes that he was quite excited about. Next, Nana brought out his actual Easter basket. It was packed full of more toys and goodies for him to investigate.
He seemed to favor the water guns that were in there and couldn't wait to get outside to try them out. After a tasty lunch, the rain finally let up enough for us to get outside and let him try out the water guns and ride around in his Jeep.
Sunday morning, we had to see what the Easter bunny brought for Noah at home. Then it was time to get dressed and head to church. We had some time to kill between church and lunch at Taylor's brother's house, so we hit up a nearby playground. Noah had a great time playing and watching termites fly around.
We had another yummy lunch with Taylor's family, and then hid some eggs for Noah and his cousin Emsley to find. They had a great time. It was a full, busy weekend of fun and celebration with family.
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