New Curtains

I have been looking for fabric for curtains in my family room for a while and I was so excited when I found this one! My sister Samantha is extremely talented and helped me get exactly what I needed between the yards of fabric, lining, and grommets. She did most of the work and I folded, ironed and pined the fabric. I even bought a used sewing machine from DI and it worked great! I’m so happy that after 5 years in our home the family room is finally coming together. LOVE IT! A BIG thanks to my sister for all her help. I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
　

Now all I need to do is make new pillows for the couch.

Oh Samantha....lol

Love the octagon grommets

When Mom is not Looking...

This is what happens

Tassels are torn and put into personal vehicles

The first crib I ever bought has been used as a sharpening tool! This has taken many months of practice, but I am sure he did some of this today!

You should see the rest of the crib, ugh.

And I thought he was playing so well in his room until I found out that he can open his closet doors!

Noah finally got tubes!

After a little over a year of ear infections, 12 to be exact, I took Noah to an ENT that I was referred to. I talked with him about his speech or lack of speech and told him how many ear infections he has had. The Dr. then replied that Noah was the record holder for his practice!! Yea, what reward do we get for that? He had the tubes done and he has never been so crazy. He can HEAR and he is so happy in this new world of all kinds of new sounds. I am happy to say that he has calmed down a little and now barks like a dog and mumbles more then ever. I hope he will start saying real words now and am thankful that our new pediatrician has guided us in the right direction with him. We knew that it would happen since both Matthew and Ella had tubes in their ears when they were Noah's age. Thanks again to both of his new Doctors for all the help!! What a happy boy, if only we can get him to sleep through the night, then Mommy would be happy too! We love you Noah.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Halloween Video

My New Kitchen!!!!

I have been waiting somewhat patiently these past few years for a pantry and I am HAPPY to say that my patients had paid off! I got a PANTRY and I am LOVING every inch of it!!!!

Here are some pictures from start to finish....

After they cut a section out of the counter

Noah loved watching the guys at work


More watching

They had to come back yesterday and re-stain the old cabinets
becuase the color did'nt match. That took about 3 hours and was
so worth it

LOVE IT!!!

Garbage , Recycle and a spot for the Microwave!

I am so glad that is off my counter!

It is hard to believe that I only had half of this food before and I still have space for more!

I think I need to go shopping again and fill it up more

Our Little Monkey Is ONE!!!

Today Noah had his 1st birthday! Where does the time go? We've had a great year with our little monkey and love him to pieces. He's learned so many things these past few months and even days leading up to this big day. He started walking months ago (fun for Mom and Dad), he can wave bye bye and goodnight. His favorite word (his only word) is Mama, which I love to hear. He loves to pull almost anything out of my kitchen drawers like the Nesquick, Pop Tarts, and more. He helps me unload the dishwasher, and the washer and dryer. And the newest thing thanks to Dad is that he can now climb up and down the stairs like a Pro! There are so many more things to list but pictures say it best.

The Birthday table

Noah loves George!

"What do I do with this?"

Getting Caught Up

I have posted 6 new posts in hopes of getting
caught up in the next few days.

Pictures with Santa

We went to Trolley Square looking for a Christmas gift and while

we were there we saw Santa! I was so bummed that I didn't

have my camara with me but Steven had his i-phone!

What would we do without our apple?

Thanks Steven for capturing these memories.

Christmas Card 2009

Thank you Amy J. for taking our Christmas pictures this year.

They turned out awesome!

Rub-A-Dub-Dub little man in the tub!

Noah love the bath

Look at that face

Noah's 2 months

12 lbs. 8 oz. (50.58%)

24 in. (64.37%)

Head 15.5 in. (19.67%)

We love you little guy!

(to the fam, I know I need a new chair)

Noah's Blessing

Steven gave Noah a beautiful blessing today at church. We are so grateful to our friends and family that were able to attend the blessing and show their love and support to our family. To all the family members that could not attend the blessing, we want you to know that we love you all and wish that you were here.

Our cute little family

Uncle Justin (my sister's husband)

I have to thank my sister yet again for her talent, she made Noah's blessing outfit!

Steven's step-sister Brenda

Grandma and Alan (Steven's mom and step-dad)

Thanksgiving

11-19-09

We had a great Thanksgiving. My parents came from Wa. as they do every year and we had so much fun while they were here. It was especially fun having a new little guy in our home and we are so very thankful to have Noah in our family!

Matthew LOVES to cook. He had a great time helping

make this amazing pecan pie My mom doesn't like to be in pictures
so all we get is her hand!

I just had to get this outfit for Noah, I don't
think he was that impressed with it though.

What do you think?

Sometimes...I feel like a pin cushion!

This is the picture after I put in my insulin pump and the blood sugar sensor. As I started to clean up I looked down and saw what a mess I had made. The first thought I had was that my bathroom looked like a Dr.'s office or lab. I then started to feel sorry for myself but luckily that feeling did not last long.

I have to thank my wonderful husband for helping me every time I have to change one of these. He always puts the pump or sensor in for me and I know that he feels so bad when it hurts and I cry. He holds me until it stops. I always tell him before he pushes the buttons to insert the needles NOT to hurt me and he never says a word because we both know that is not a promise he can keep.

I love you-Hon

One of many things to be thankful for

For those of you that do not know, I was not supposed to have anymore children because of my health. After Matthew and Ella, I always knew that there was a child missing from our family. I would tell Steven all the time that we needed to have another baby. I knew there was another child waiting to come into our family.

I had not been on birth control for years and I do not get pregnant easily. I had go to the OB in Nov. for an annual check-up and ask for fertility med. I told Steven. He was not excited about the idea (he was worried about me) to say the least. I was very hurt but didn't want to do something without my husbands approval or blessing. I thought about it for a day or so and then I got down on my knees while he was at work and prayed to Heavenly Father about what to do? I told him that I wanted a baby and I felt that one was waiting for us. I said that I would not take the medication and if its meant to be I will get pregnant. I left my prayer in the Lord's hands and did not tell my husband about it. I filed the Rx away and did not think about it for 2 months when I found out that I was expecting our third baby! I then told Steven about my prayer and he asked me why I didn't tell him before. I told him that I knew he didn't want me to have anymore so I did it with out him. I was so scared to be pregnant and I was not sure what he would think. He came to me and told me that it was going to be OK. This was the baby that I had been talking about for years and was waiting to come to our family.

I walk around my house tonight checking on my kids and think about how blessed I am to have 3 healthy, active, and loving kids in my life. I count my blessings all the time and should count them even more.

Recent Pictures of Noah

Hi

It's been a long night...

Brotherly Love

"You're soooo beautiful."

Beautiful boys.

It's been a long day...

Noah's first experience with Santa Pape

Look Ma! I see you!

Santa came early this year!

I have been needing and wanting a new laptop for the past year or more. Mine has finally stopped working and my husband is tired of hearing me cry, complain and so on about it. I also think he is tried of sharing his work laptop with me at night. So he bought me one, a Brand New Laptop of my very own. He surprised me with it last night and stayed up till the wee morning getting it set up for me. Thank you Steven/Santa for this great gift!

I guess I have no more excuses for not blogging!?

Noah's First Halloween

My Little Chunky Monkey

Noah Packard Gross

9-29-09
9:32 am

9 lb. 15 oz
20 inches

I think Noah's favorite number will be 9!
I remember telling the Dr. when he said what time he was born

thatI was hoping for 9:29am and the Dr. said that it would have

happened but his shoulders where stuck and it took longer to get him out!

Nane (my mom) came to visit and help out with the kids.

Thanks Mom for all your help!

Proud Sister

Proud Brother