[Itsy Bitsy Noah!]

**Before I start my post..for those that follow, you may not know I have a 365 Blog which could be found here (I warn you I do not shoot with anything fancy & don't really put time in making the kid pose or getting a great shot)WHY can't I make this clicky? http://dailydoseofnoah.blogspot.com/

Gah, how could you not smile looking at this picture!? Thursday, after Stroller Stride class we went to Sara's & she made a really good Pomgranate Chicken for lunch & then ran some errands. Friday was the Mummy & Boo Party which the weather luckily held up for. Saturday the whole family went to the farm & lunch-I'm talking both parents, my Grandma, Alissa, Steve (x2), Devlin & DJ..(Noah & I are a given!) We had a really nice time on the hayride & all the mazes & corn kingdom! Sunday was a beautiful day & we carved pumpkins. We made a N for Noah. Finally around 3 my sister, myself & brother headed out to Fright Fest. The lines were a breeze & we really got our money's worth-though ssooo expensive!! It was my brother's first time on upside down rides so it was really fun seeing him take it all in. We came home to no power & that remained for about 15 hours..no internet for about 30 some odd hours. Last night we went to Ganga for sushi. This was one of the only times I ever tasted something & thought "OMG this tastes soo fresh" I never actually think about it. Today my brother had to leave school early because something was in his eye..yeah, seems silly! I just got back from the food store, we're making Tacos tonight & while I was there I got Chicken Thighs to make the Pomgranate Chicken, this will be a little different since I couldn't find the same dressing. Later on in this week I have a haircut, have to get a wedding & baby shower card & have both events on Saturday. Also, must get a dress by then. I am really excited for this wedding & seeing some High School friends. Glad to be all up to date for now.

[Hello, Mommy!]

Not sure if I have gone in much detail just how much this lil booger has started talking. I just took a video the other night & he was on a roll saying "Dog, Puppy, Bye bye, DJ (my brother),Daddy & Mommy" I was in Carters the other day & he was going on & on with "Mommy" & a lady stopped & said "There is no mistaking that-it's clear as day" it was nice. He even says it in his sleep! The other day Steve & I were cracking up..he is calling me, I go in & he is belly down, eyes closed-asleep! Too cute! He also says "Up, Socks, Sippy Sip" & when you say "brush teeth" he makes the swish, swish noise (hard to explain but he's acting out the noise it makes) Yesterday was another Stroller Strides class @ Monmouth Mall. It was fun! I was window shopping as we were power walking by & was eyeing these sneakers, I never buy sneakers so as soon as class was done, the mall was just opening & "strolled" right in & got them. I didn't end up getting any of the toner ones which I originally wanted. I also got a breast cancer shirt from Lady Footlocker which I can wear to class as well as tonight's "Paint a Pumpkin Pink" event @ my local Starbuck's. It is a $3 donation & they supply pumpkin, paint & samples of their fall beverages. Tomorrow from Stride class I am supposed to head up to Sara's to do our prep for the Mummy & Boo Party. Today is such a nice day, bummed it is not looking good for Friday. Right now Noah is behind me playing in the play room while I sit on the rocking chair.

In other news, I am currently phone-less! Well, I have a pay as you go @ the moment. We were on a payment plan for our cell/house phone/cable etc package & when we moved & turned house line off we now broke contract meaning payment plan is off the table & we have a heavy amount to pay before they will turn it back on. Sucks. But I will get by-Thank god for internet!

Hopefully be back next time with better news!

[Batty for Daddy!]

I have some down time while Steve is working on his brakes & Noah is napping. Today is my favorite day of the week-Friday Family Day. Steve is off & every Friday we're doing something fun together. Last week was Let's Pretend & today was Pumpkin Picking. As usual, minor bumps along the way. The first 3 places we tried were closed besides Sat & Sun!? Luckily, someone wrote me where they went on my Facebook so we tried there & were able to still do it. Many people stopped & commented how cute Noah was in his outfit. This is his first time in "6-12" & it was a little baggy but ok. We let Noah roam the fields, get dirty & enjoy. When I got home I made his First Dentist Appointment which if I had done before 12 months it would've been free so that stinks! One of the pictures shown is of him talking on his imaginary phone..he does this often!

Yesterday, I had my first Stroller Strides class & man am I sore! I wasn't expecting something so intense the first class but I am glad to be getting out there & doing something special with Bean. There is 11 Mommy's & we get in a circle, face our little ones & sing songs to them as we do the workout. We do a warm up, 40 minutes of power walking, mat time, and cool down. Lot's of squats & exercise with resistance tubes. We would hold on to the strollers as we did lunges & such. Shortly after we had a conference with all Stevie's teachers & it didn't go all that well. He is averaging out in the C range, which yeah..most of us been there from time to time but in High School!! Not 6th grade! He also is never opening his locker himself & has given the combo out to numerous kids which we are not happy about. He also can't sit still & is distracting other students. On top of that he is going to the bathroom way too much when we know he normally doesn't go enough. Not too sure what we're going to do about all this. It is pretty cool that now a days they have a Parent Portal where you can look online & see their averages, homework & test scores. Last night we went on a Sushi Date @ a new place we've never tried. We pick up Stevie in 10 minutes & starting tomorrow he will be doing some community service @ my sister's dog adoption @ Petsmart. He needs to take some focus off of the video games & being spoiled & start giving back to the community. We are also going to PA again, hopefully for the last time. Tonight we're eating @ Steve's mom's for his Birthday dinner-stuffed peppers! Yay.


I am out of time, but I will be back to tell you a heartstopping, close call story that I had with Noah all the day. I keep thinking about it & getting upset! I will leave you in suspense (all 2 readers lol) until next time!

[Design on a Dime!]

Finally, a pretty completed look @ our new living quarters. It started out as one big room and we added a wall, paint, turned walk in closet into a playroom, & redid the bathroom. I am very happy with the result. All that's left is for my dad to make us a custom closet. This has been taking up a majority of my time going back & forth between NJ & PA but after this weekend it should all be done. Last weekend we got the Uhaul & moved pretty much everything. (PS-that is my dad in the picture not DH hehe)

Going back earlier last week, we ate dinner as an "Extended Family" @ Chilli's on Thursday (Stevie with both parents & step parents)Friday, we took Noah to Let's Pretend & had a great family day, we finished off the night by going to Char, the fancy place Steve has been eyeing. Danielle & Buddy met us there. The place was decorated REALLY nice & I would love to go back in the summer or late spring to eat @ a Cabana. The bread they served was Pretzel bread & we all loved that! Food was awesome but pricey. Everything was Ala Carte & we had aged steaks. This Tuesday was supposed to be my first Stroller Stride class but they cancelled due to..well clouds I guess because it wasn't raining at all. There was another mom who showed up so we decided to go walking anyway. The next class is tomorrow & I am looking forward to it. We all also have a conference during the day with all Stevie's teachers since he has not been doing to well. Possibly the 4 of us "parents" are going to Ganga, best sushi place around thus far. Tonight I am making my Homemade baked Mac & Cheese for everyone & finally this weekend will be final packing/unpacking, possible pumpkin picking since it will be nice, and hopefully within the next few weeks taking our dogs to the local dog park. Noah is picking up on a lot of new words & getting better @ using his fork & spoon as well as no longer throwing his bowl off the highchair which is nice. He is napping now so I better watch a few more of these shows I have been slacking on. Whew, fills good to be caught up on everything!