November's been full of fun for us. Corny title for the blog post, yes, but hey, it just happened to fit all the circumstances. :)
Let's fill you in a little bit on what's happened and what's to come......
The month started off GREAT for Jen! Her and her good friend Trisha booked a whole morning at the spa being pampered with facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, and fun little drinks/cookies. They ended the afternoon with trying a new place for lunch, and decided to definitely make this a yearly tradition, if not a semi-annual tradition! ;)
At the end of that week that started off so great, we booked eye exams for ourselves. We're not even going to say how long it had been - it's somewhat embarassing. But since Jen hates her eyes messed with, that was one of the reasons we had been putting off. Well, we finally went, and can now see better because of it. ;)
Noah had his second round of the flu shot earlier this month too. Yes, second. Jen almost had to put on her big girl pants and go all by herself, but her Mom and brother ended up being able to go. Noah didn't like it much, but didn't cry as much as he did the last time he got his flu shot. It still broke his mommy's heart nonetheless. We also finally found Noah's first Christmas ornament! One wouldn't think that such a small task would bring great anxiety, but we wanted it to be memorable and perfect. We'll show you what we came up with once our tree is up! =) Jen also went on the great hunt to find Noah some fleece (yes fleece, not flannel) sheets for his crib so he'd be extra warm this winter. She ran across the best fleece sheets ever and Noah seems to sleep like a dream on them. He must like to be warm and cozy like his Mama. =)
On the 15th, we celebrated 8 years together. We always celebrate our dating anniversary doing the same thing we did on our very first date - fondue at The Mona Lisa! We had to celebrate on the 12th though since they aren't open on Monday's, but it was still a fabulous night. Happy 8 wonderful years to us!
We participated in the Operation Christmas Child box event this year. Another one of our favorite Christmas traditions. Noah "helped" pick out things and pack a box too. It will be fun someday when he really knows what he's doing and why. We have also begun our Christmas shopping. Almost done too! When the tree goes up, we like the look of presents underneath it instead of it looking all sad and bare. =) For some strange reason, there's a ton more to wrap for Noah than there is for anyone else! ;) We'll put our tree up after we get back from our cruise instead of doing our traditional day after Thanksgiving tree trimming.
Speaking of a cruise, we leave soon! =) 9 whole days. Room with a balcony. Life won't get any better than that. Of course we'll be missing Noah like crazy..... we're sure he won't be missing us TOO much though. He'll be getting spoiled absolutely rotten by his Mimi and Auntie Cheryl. =) His Gammy who lives in Albuquerque is also supposed to be coming up to spoil him too - hopefully she'll be able to make it!
Noah's first Thanksgiving is coming up! We've looked forward to this for awhile too, and little does Noah know, he'll like it too now that he can eat everything on the table! It will be fun to watch him eat lunch with us and see what all he likes and doesn't like. =) Noah also had his first trip to the Donut Mill in Woodland Park! We decided to skip church one Sunday morning and head up there for a little get-away. He enjoyed the drive, seeing new places, and most of all, the taste of a donut! =)
Our time with Netflix is coming to an end. We've enjoyed endless movies and being "Netflix junkies" for awhile now. Maybe NOW we can start getting more things done around the house. Haha! =) Or maybe, we'll just renew. =) Speaking of house, we had our first house showing! Obviously, it's still for sale, but God has his perfect timing for when we should move.
We've had a lot of fun with friends this month. Both separately and together. Sometimes we just don't feel there are enough days in the month to plan and do things - our calendar gets so full! Jen has even enjoyed being able to turn down days at work to stay home with Noah and enjoy him, as well as taking him to playgroups. =) Ah the perks of being able to work only when one wants too. =) Greg has even enjoyed going out and getting in a few racquetball games with Brian. Might be his new exercise obsession. =)
Speaking of friends, BFF's Jon, Erynn, and Nathan came up and surprised Jen this past weekend. Everyone was in on it but her - they'd been planning this for weeks. Jen was surprised to the point of speechlessness. They got her good. It was a MUCH needed weekend with them that (as always) went by way too fast. They came on a good day too. Last Friday was the pits!
Can't believe we're already talking about 2011! We're planning trips for next year and other fun events. Sounds strange to say 2011, especially when it feels like 2010 just started! Life flies by so quickly these days.
Hope y'all are having as great of a Fall as we are! =)
Binky Buddies. "Little N and Big N."
Daddy's and their boys.
Big Cousin & Little Cousin. (They look thrilled, huh?)
Couldn't you just eat him up??? =)
Jen's new favorite picture of her boys. =)
Oh, we just love you guys! Thanks SO much for the weekend!
