[Precious MOMents!]

Gah! Favorite picture of Noah to date! We went back to the mall & they gave us the proofs right away. We also hit up Buy, Buy, Baby & Outback. Saturday I went foodshopping while Steve & DJ did some housework, Sunday we ate @ Steve's mom's house-Pork Roast & yesterday DJ & I went to the mall to pick up a jacket he had on order, I got a Jamba Juice & a couple of perks for checking in on Foursquare. Last night we had an AWESOME dinner! Bacon wrapped steak medalions, sauteed mushrooms/onions & Chicken Brocolli noodles. So good! Tonight is Taco Tuesday. Tomorrow we bring my brother to my aunt's for a few days. If you get a receipt from the local malls on Black Friday, you get 20% off bill @ Park East & I have been wanting Steve to try it. So that's our plan for now. If its not too crazy, that's when we will get Noah's picture with Santa. I think he will wear this red Jingle Bell Rocker shirt for it. Next week Sara & I plan to do our ornament craft. I have all the Holiday cards signed, sealed & waiting to be delivered. Got some new videos of Noah. He says "Sshh, tattoo, thank you, Noah & his buddy Connor (those 2 sound more like "Narney" but that's how he says it!) Must give Sara credit for the title, she saw something that said MOMents & I think its too cute! Thanksgiving we're spending with Steve's side & leftovers for lunch on my side Friday. I am also going with the triplets to see Tangled one day this weekend. I made both Noah's 18m appt & my yearly Gyn on the same day so only one trip out to PA. Time to get ready for naptime.

[I'll Stop the World & Melt with you]

Thats been my phrase for the last 24 hours because last night Steve & I went to the movies to see Unstoppable & when I was in the bathroom this song was on so I texted him with this lyric & he was in the men's room & heard it too so texted back "I feel the difference & its getting better all the time". I don't know why I think that is so cute but I do! Anyways, I am a little late with the updates, also behind on my 365 but too lazy to upload the most recent batch. Lets go back to last week..Thursday, Noah & I went to Sara's. We went together to get Noah's haircut. The lady didn't do that great, but Noah wasn't acting that great either. He was so good last time, I was surprised he was so upset. Then again, I believe it was all about timing and an hour earlier or later could've been different. We also hit up Kidstowne & went down the slides with the boys & let them roam freely. We ate a yummy meal & called it a day. Later on @ night Steve got a tattoo done by my sister in law's boyfriend of our wedding date. Its cool, its like a math problem (idk how to make a fraction on the computer to really describe it) Friday we went to get our Holiday pictures taken. I am happy how everything turned out besides the fact that my proofs have yet to be mailed to me a week later! It has always been by the next day. So tomorrow we're going there in person since the last 7 phone calls didn't get anything accomplished! Friday night was fun, we went Ice Skating. It was my first time in 10 years or so & Steve's first time. I knew he would be good since he is an awesome rollerblader. We took Stevie & my brother also & had lots of laughs. When we got home we were still pretty pumped so Steve took out his rollerblades & DJ took out his bike & we took turns riding & having running relays in the parking lot accross the street. On Saturday myself, Noah & Stevie went to Target & I got a bunch of Christmas shopping done. Noah is pretty much set, maybe something to open since I can't really wrap the potty or Zainy Zoo. For his stocking; a penguin "sippy sip" (SO cute when Noah says this!) a turtle loofa for the bath, a Singamajig & another fork/spoon set. I also got him Pj's to wear Christmas Eve. I let Stevie pick out a couple things to save for Christmas as well as a book to take home that day. We got the triplets Cinderella's Magical Vanity-I can't wait to see their reaction! Devlin got some Toy Story 3 Action Links & Activity Book. Didn't do much this week, stayed in for the most part but like I said I will be out tomorrow to go back to the mall for my proofs, I need to get stamps for the Christmas Cards & will probably do a food shop. Alrighty, I am probably leaving out a bunch but I have Vampire Diaries & Grey's I can watch before bed. Night!

[Merry Monday!]

Beauty Mates! Not too much new since my last update. Thursday Sara came to see the house-we didn't get to do a walk through & have me explain all my ideas but we went to this new place called Park East. We tried new sushi, really nice place & the best part was when we checked in on Foursquare we got 10% off the bill..that or the fried banana dessert! I will go back with Steve or maybe Danielle when she comes now that we're settled. After we tried desperatly to cause trouble or find people to hangout with but guess Thursday nights around these parts are pretty dead. She has a few local places by her that she wants us to try so we're going to try to have a Mom's night out at least once a month, also have to meet up for playdates as well. Saturday I met up with Danielle for lunch & shopping. I was considering getting a pair of Uggs but when I went to Old Navy they had ones SO similiar for 34 oppose to 140 so I snagged them. I like them for their looks, I don't need a pricy name tag a long with it, over that! I wore them yesterday & they were really comfy. Steve came to my Grandma's on the clock to do some work for her. It was cool seeing him work & Noah wore dad's safety vest. While there my mom & Grandma asked for Noah's Christmas List. Last night we ate @ Donna's for Elyse's Birthday Dinner. I am really loving getting to see them all the time. I scheduled our Picture People Appointment for Friday before Stevie gets his braces on the following week. I am happy to do it so early because Santa is already out in the mall & it was a madhouse, seems Christmas is coming even earlier this year. I also have a cute idea for our Christmas Cards if I can get Steve to play along with it. Have lots of shows to catch up on so I am going to get going. Bye, Bye!

[Happy Hal10weekend..and a whole lot more!]

Reeewwwwwwwind..before I get to Halloween let's pick up where I left off. Friday Oct 22 Steve, Noah & I went to the mall on the quest to find me the perfect dress for Raigan's wedding. This was the first wedding/reason to dress up since before I was pregnant so I really just wanted to feel good. After searching high & low I accomplished this by finding something very different & unique. We ate @ PF Changs for lunch & left there 47 bucks richer since the chicken lettuce wraps literally broke Steve's tooth! Now he has to go to the dentist on their dime & its taking a long time waiting to talk to their insurance company & such. Wedding was beautiful, as was the couple. As the week went on we went on a double date with Elyse, my sister in law & her boyfriend. Her & I have always been close but now we're besties talking all through out the day, everyday. I am enjoying being so close to my in law's & my neices. We saw Catfish & then snuck in to see Paranormal Activity. I was really scared to do this..I don't break rules often! I also went with her to start looking for places for her & the girls to move in to.Thursday, was our Roll n Treat Stroller Stride class. He had the best costume if I may say so & mom's were asking to take pictures and that they wanted to "eat him up with a spoon!" This Friday, we were supposed to go to the Rocky Horror Picture Show but it was sold out. My other sister in law Ashley was upset about it & really wanted to do something, she had free passes to the movies so just her & I saw Hereafter. Saturday, we got our tickets in advance & went to the show. WOW. Crazy! It was very sexual, graphic & a good time. Out of a sold out show I, Kristi, won first prize for costume (Crayola Crayon lol) I won a Jason doll but still it was exciting beating out Lady Gaga, Snookie & more! You have to do a "Virgin" challenge if it is your first time there, get up dance & run around. I don't see how people go every weekend but I would go again for my Birthday or something. My closet is done, we are really about 90% done with everything there is to do here. I LOVE it! It has a built in desk with a light that I am working at as we speak. Finally, Halloween. We were up & out the door by noon. First stop was to Raigan's new place & we stayed for about an hour. It was their first time meeting Noah & they adored him. They said countless times that he is so perfect & just what they hope for when their first baby is due this May. A lot of my friends are pregnant & due around the same time I was..wonder if I should lend out any of my maternity clothes? Another busy weekend ahead, Friday trying out this new place Park East with Sara. Will only be the second time that we go out to eat, take our time & have some drinks since the boys. Saturday, I am having lunch & hanging out with Danielle. Ok, feels good to be caught up on this, 365 Blog, pictures etc..now off to get caught up on shows before Bean wakes up.

[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!