Thankful for a Wonderful Weekend...

I had such an amazing Thanksgiving weekend full of fun with both sides of my new family! Aunt Aleah came to visit from Chicago along with Nana Susie and Papa Mike from O'Fallon.

The Kellhofer's also came for the weekend including Grandma Katie, Papa Kelly, Aunt Amie, Uncle Todd, Aunt Cara, and my cousins Lorelei and Hayden!

It truly was a wonderful weekend with SO MUCH yummy food and a great time with my fantastic families. Mommy and Daddy have so much to be thankful for this year...of course both loving familes and now their little Noah.

Sunday is Daddy's last day at home before he returns to work. This is sad for us because we are no longer in "our own little world" like we have been for the last 3 weeks. It has been so great having both of us at home to enjoy this exciting time in our lives. We are all looking forward to the holiday season...Mommy is having fun decorating for Christmas today! :)

The Almost Great Escape

I have been practicing my Aikido to defend myself against the furry beast that resides in my palace.

After grappling with the beast for many days, I have lured him into submission. He is now my trusted companion, protecting me from all who may attempt to disturb my slumber.

However, my furry companion was no match for the lumbering giant that claims to rule this land. He overtook my watchdog, and awoke me from a fantastic dream. The giant tried to entice me with his pretty lights and lavish foods.

As night approached, the giant placed me in his prison, with it's solid wood bars! I clammored to find a way out, yet I found myself trapped...so I pretended to sleep until the giant drifted off to the Land of Nod.

My background in Kung Fu came in handy to expedite my freedom from the cage. My trusted furry companion and I devised our escape plan. However, we were both overcome with the mythical spell of hunger and found ourselves unable to do anything but eat.

Suddenly, a magical princess arrived. She placed a spell on the horrific giant. Now the days in this land are peacefull. I have come to accept my life here. I feast, I rest, but someday...my furry friend and I will roam the great wilderness outside of these castle walls!

WELCOME.

On Friday evening, November 7 2008, Noah Michael arrived. He was born at 7:34 pm and weighed 6 lb. 7 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. After 5 long days in the hospital, we were thrilled to bring him home Weds. November 12 and enter the world of parenthood. He is such an amazing blessing and a truly wonderful addition to our family. Noah has been great these first few days at home...he is very "laid back" like his daddy! We hope this new blog, "Noah's News", helps family and friends stay in touch with what's going on with our wonderful new family. New pics and another post coming very soon!