Summer Time Fun!!!

Below are some pics and videos from last weekend, even though Sat. had a heat index into the triple digits we still managed to get to the pool and get in some good playtime!

Here is Adrian's little chariot that she gets carried around in, looks like she has it pretty rough!

In order for me to change Adrian's crib sheet I have to take the whole mattress out, which aways seems to attract a little jumping monkey :)

Memorial Day Pictures

This last Monday we had some professional pictures taken by a photographer here in Polk City. This is the same lady that took Adrian's 1 year pics. We were supposed to have the pics taken the weekend earlier but it was close to 90 degrees and really windy which doesn't make for good outdoor pics. I think they turned out pretty good, especially some of the pictures of Adrian. If anyone in interested in more of the photographers work here is her website and blog:

website: http://www.dianasphotoexpressions.com/
blog: http://dianasphotoexpressions.blogspot.com/

Productive Week--Time w/ Grandparents

I didn't know what to title this post...I want to convey that Mitch & I did tons of work to the house while Adrian got some quality time with the grandparents this past week. So, last Sunday we meet my parents and made the big swap with Adrian. Adrian stayed back in Rockford 1/2 day Sunday through the following Sunday. Mitch and I traveled back on Friday the 28th. Adrian got to spend lots of time with Grandma for the 5 days, which most of that sounds like was outside. I called mom probably on average 2-3 times a days to check in and to hear what they were up to, which consisted of playing outside, swinging, going for walks, picking flowers/asparagus, going swimming at the aquatic center (twice), feeding Bart his carrots (guinea pig), and much much more.

While Adrian was keeping Grandma running around after her, Mitch and I got lots of stuff accomplished outside. Below is just a list of most of the things I can remember we got done in the 5 days.

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Mowed (twice)

Planted our garden (tomatoes, onion, beans)

Planted flowers

Planted 3 bushes

Put down tons of landscaping rock around the house

Cleaned out the garage

Painted the foundation of the house

Painted the garage door

Did some deep cleaning to the house (which was needed :)

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During all of this Mitch and I still managed to go out to dinner on 3 occasions, which was nice and make it to the Valley Junction Farmer's Market Thursday night.

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In the below pic the sidewalk says, "Adrian is happy to see mommy & daddy I love u"

The neighbors have a couple of horses and a little colt, which were very cute. Adrian had mastered what noise a horse makes by the time we left Rockford.

It official....Adrian loves to swing, she always liked it ok before but after this week with Grandma she loves it now.

Thank you Grandma & Grandpa for taking such great care of little miss Adrian for us!!

Fun at the Park

This weekend Grandma Harden came down for a visit and enjoyed the beautiful weather with us. Aunt Jamie and Grandma ran a race Sat. morning then Grandma came over and spent the day with us. We enjoyed some time at the park in the Polk City town square.

Adrian the little runner!!! Adrian is always moving and she loves to walk/run. She walked the 4 blocks to the park, ran and played to then walk 4 blocks back, we never even used the stroller I took. I can't wait to get her signed-up for the little kid races. Clive has one coming up in June called the "Tadpole Trot" but I will probably wait until next year when she is a little older.

Mommy and Adrian getting ready to go down the big slide at the park.

18 Month update

Well Adrian had her 18 month b-day a little while ago (actually April 22nd) but she didn't have her doctors appt. until this last Monday. Mitch took her to her appt. for the second time all alone, which mommy appreciates since she has been at work both times. The appt. went well, Adrian is right on track for everything and no surprises, which is a good thing. Below are her stats and a list of words we recorded that she can say.

Height: 33 3/4 (97%)

Weight: 26.12 (80%)
HC: 18 1/4 (52%)

Words Adrian uses often:
Momma, Dadda, Uh-oh, bye bye, ball, thank you, night night, bite (If we are eating something she wants), & NO (you can hear her loud and clear on this one :)

Words Adrian says with coaxing:
Apple, book, baby, down, kitty, Elmo, bird, bart (Grandma's Gerbil), eyes.

Here are a few pics I have snapped over the last couple days.

This is not a staged photo, Adrian literally put on Mitch's hat, took his keys and said bye, bye to me.

Can you find the little girl amongst the decor?

THERE SHE IS!!!
Mom has given up on trying to keep her down, so I just cleared off the 2 shelves and she uses them for sippy cup storage as well cubby holes to curl up in.

Weekend Fun!

There hasn't been a whole lot new in the Noel household. We have been enjoying the gorgeous weather playing in the yard, going for walks, and trips to the park. We can't wait to have our privacy fence put in so Adrian has more freedom to run around without mommy or daddy standing right by. Adrian just loves to dart for the road, which we have to watch her like a hawk. We just got our fence permit and will be placing our order this weekend, hurray!!

I love Adrian's AWESOME shirt, got it for $3 at the Tanger Outlet a month ago, it is crazy to think that she fits into 2T clothes already.

As you can see Adrian's hair is a little crazy...I still refuse to get her a hair cut. I prefer she doesn't have bangs, but it is getting hard to keep it out of her face because she never leaves in barrettes. Hopefully ponytails or pigtails this summer will work.

Here is our little dare devil, I have honestly given up on trying to keep her off of the end tables. She loves going from the couch to the table to the recliner and back. I have just learned to not have any valuables around and then what happens...happens. Not that I really ever had any :)

I think Adrian already has the cleaning bug, she loves cleaning up water. Below you can see her trying to get water out of her sippy and then she wipes it off her toes right away.

This past Sunday Jamie and I ran a lovely race in Valley Junction, "Earth Day 5k". The weather was beautiful and it was just a really nice race. If you are wondering what we are holding it is a tomato plant, which we got for competing in the race. In addition to the plant we got our nice organic cotton tees, a cute tote which I will use for the farmer's market this year, and a water bottle. So, if you are looking for a nice race this is the one to do.

After the race there were even vendors selling items and kids activities as well. Two thumbs up!

Well, I would be lying if I said that wasn't the only reason we loved the race...it was so flat! We have never ran a race that had no hills and the weather was perfect!! Jamie and I both got our personal best too, 21:38 and 24:11. DAM-to-DAM here we come!!!

Little Bit of Everything!!

Here are some pics from the last couple of weeks, I haven't been real good about taking pics and keeping the blog updated.

Last Sat. we went on a walk to the park, Adrian enjoyed being a spectator to a little tennis match.
Adrian is hard to keep up with, she loves to walk/run around, she cries when we put her in the wagon or the stroller, she would rather be on the move.

I snapped a photo of Adrian's Easter basket, however what I didn't know was that when I got her up for church she would have a fever of 101.4 on Sunday. So, our Easter plans changed a little, but we got lots of cuddle time :)

Adrian has found out how to use her teeth as a little opener, she will puncture the applesauce and suck it out of the container.

Such a cute smile, you wouldn't guess she was bit yet again by her little friend Tessa at the babysitters. If you look at the 2nd pic down you can see the top 4 teeth marks and even the 2 bottom teeth. Adrian luckily hasn't turned into a bitter yet, she tends to be the one they all nibble on. Adrian isn't a perfect little tot though, she does her share of pushing and stealing toys.

I put Adrian down for a nap and this is what I openned the door to find :) Lets just say I didn't put Adrian in an off the shoulder onsies!

Friendly St. Patricks 5K run 2 weeks ago. Jamie, Kris, & Matt after the race waiting in Sully's Irish pub for the race results.

Little chilly before the race, but we had fun and it was good to get the 1st race of the year out of the way. This year was much easier, I remember running this race last year and it was my first race since having Adrian and I was miserable. Just the difference that a year makes, in 2009 I got 29:24 mins and this year I got 23:24.

Jamie, mom, and I ready to leave the competition in the dust!!

Gotta Love Cheerios

I snapped a few pics last weekend of Adrian devouring her cheerios. Looking at some of the pics you would think she hasn't eaten in days!!!

Watch your fingers sweetie!

Playtime Videos

Adrian is enjoying being outdoors...Wed. & Thurs were gorgeous. Adrian absolutely loves being outside, which means coming back inside isn't fun. She has the biggest temper tantrums coming back inside; rolling, crying, screaming, and kicking.



I am seeing Track & Field in Adrian's future! This is just a quick video, but Adrian will sometimes do 15 laps from the living room to the kitchen in a row. I am going to work on getting video of her working out too...she will flex her arms and do calf raises. She watched me do calf raises once and next thing I know she starts doing them.