Catching up on memorable moments... December 2012 - March 2013

I have been HORRIBLE at keeping up-to-date blog entries, so today is the day when I'm going to purge and hopefully not forget anything.

Today Noah Douglas Makana (8 months) and Julia Diane were baptized at Western Jerusalem Church in Allentown, Pennsylvania.  Both of you were well-behaved considering you have never seen Pastor Royer before and I was so happy that family was able to join us afterwards for a luncheon. Below is a picture with Noah's Godparents: Lauren and Brooke  Sampson and Daniel Weida. 

With the Weida and Collier baptism clan.

Noah is saying "mama", "dada", and imitating waving "bye-bye" now.  Letty, his babysitter says that he is always clapping and giggling which you also do at home.  It's hard to believe that I took him for a well baby month check up today (2/11/13) and he weighed in at 21.4 lbs.  His ear infection is gone and he received a Hep-B shot which he took like a champ. January 26th you will be 9 months old.  Where has the time gone?

Noah has started taking steps and strolling around with a walker cart that Aunty Darla bought for you.  He has become such a little daredevil pulling himself up on the couch and getting every little step in that he can.   Below is a video taken on 2/20/13 where you turned around and took about 20 steps.  Poor Frasier is in the background trying to get a treat from the garage and we aren't even paying any attention to him.  February 26th you will be 10 months old already.

Remembering Grammy Sampson and Pop Connelly

On January 19th, we lost our grandmother to pancreatic cancer.  She gave a valiant fight and was waiting to "get back with our Pap."   I  have fond memories of camping with my Pap and Grammy in Gratz, Klingerstown, and Tobyhanna.  It calms me to know that Noah was able to spend time with her and Pop Connelly while we were home in October and over the holidays.  We  lost Pop Connelly on January 27th whom also was strong-willed with his illness over the past year.  May they both rest in peace with their loved ones.  We know they are watching over us as our guardian angels.  Below are some pictures of them.

Pap and Grams visit to Hawaii- August 05

Paradise Cove Luau

Halloween 2012

October 2012

October 2012

Grammy Sampson

Christmas 2012 with Grammy Sampson and Mimi

October 2012

A trip to the Bucks County Children's Museum

While we were home, Jerrod and I decided to take the Sampson and Collier cousins to the Bucks County Children's Museum.  It was quite an adventure to say the least, but a fun time for all!

From left to right: Rylee, Dylan, Maddie, Bella, Olivia, and Noah

Dylan and Aunt Tanya

Smiling Noah

Coloring and making crowns

Rylee smiling by the flowers

Maddie and Aunt Tanya

Olivia

 

December in Hawaii.... and Pennsylvania!

Noah had a bunch of "firsts" this holiday season.  He touched snow and met Santa Claus, although as you can see in the picture, it wasn't an amicable encounter.  Grandma Weida was visiting here on the island and Noah loved spending quality time with her while Jerrod and I worked.  They would swing, tap on the pots and pans,  and read books all day.  His top teeth started coming through and he has pulling himself up on things and attempting to walk already- amazes us every day.

First sight of a Christmas tree

In the midst of packing, Noah decides to climb in the suitcase.

 During the holidays, Jerrod, myself, and Noah (his third flight) traveled to Pennsylvania.  This trip was quite a special one as Noah was baptized on December 23rd with his cousin Julia.  Both the babies were on their best behavior and didn't cry one peep.  Noah gave Pastor an interesting glance up when he was being blessed with the water.  If he would've spoke, I'm sure it would've went something along the lines of "hey, watch the hair pal." Your Godmothers are Aunts Lauren and Brooke and your Godfather is Uncle Dan.

Thankful is the word...

Our little turkey, Noah enjoyed his first Thanksgiving with friends and family.  It seems so unreal that last Thanksgiving we were revealing the Baby Weida gender with the cake that Kristin made.  How fun was that? 
Although, our numbers were very low this year, (friends-we miss you on the mainland) we all gathered at Jaimi's place for tasty Thanksgiving dinner and were thankful to be in each others company.   Jerrod was quite proud of his smoked  turkey and  meatloaf which I'd have to admit was delectable.  YUMMY!  Below is a few pictures of our day.

 A few days ago, I was videoing Noah in his pack and play, giggling up a storm.  I didn't notice that he actually stood by himself for just a few seconds until after viewing it! What impeccable timing!

He amazes and keeps up on our toes, every second.....to say the least!

Home in October...

Jerrod, Noah, and I traveled home in October for a short trip to visit with ailing family.  During the time, we were home, Noah started crawling and pulling himself up... hasn't slowed down one bit.  He's VERY proud of himself always grinning when he looks around his shoulder to see if we saw his venture on the floor. 
Our stay was suppose to be from October 24th-October 29th, but Hurricane Superstorm Sandy extended it four more days due to the cancelled flights from JFK which meant we got to see more friends and family. :-)

Below are pictures of friends and family members that we got to spend time with on our stay.

                                                                       Mimi...

                                                                      Aunt Brooke...

                                                                          Nana...

                                                          Poppy... (recovering from surgery)

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                                                                         Uncle Neil...

                                                                           Sisters...

                                                                   Grammy Sampson...

                                                                   Aunt Mary...

                                                                               Pop...

                                                                 Grandma Weida...

Aunt Amy...

                                                           Cousins Livi and Rylee...

                                                                  Grammy Ryerson...

                                                                     Aunt Kayte...

                                                                   Dinner at the Weida's...

                                                      Lilia (1 month younger than Noah)...

                                                                          Kai (2)...

Hitching, Rolling, and being a Mozart in training...

Above is a video of Noah hitching, army crawling, and rolling over.  He amazes us everyday!

 Above is a video of Noah playing his piano.  In the past few days, he has advanced from using his feet when it's positioned down to using his hands when the piano is propped up.  Such fun toys they have for babies now! We have coined him Mozart in training.  :-)
Noah is 5 1/2 months old now with two teeth popping up on the bottom (look close in the picture below and they are peeping out) and eating oatmeal, sweet potatoes, green beans, bananas, and butternut squash.  I have been enjoying making his food with the food processor and freezing batches in ice cube trays and containers that I got with my Baby Bullet.  Jerrod was joking with me the other day that we might need another freezer if I keep making food at the rate I am now.  A baby food prepper! Hahaha... Over the next weeks, I'll be introducing poi, peas and apples to our chunky munchkin.  

 Smiling as always wearing his bib that Aunt Brooke got him...

 Eating sweet potatoes...

A milestone is reached...

Noah loves playing on his piano... AND rolling now!

Growing Noah...

Our lovable baby boy is continuing to grow... Noah had his 4 month well baby visit this past Saturday.   He weighed in at 16.3 lbs. and 25 inches long.  We were joking with the Dr. when he mentioned that Noah is in the 90% of his height.  Jerrod said, " enjoy it while it lasts, son!"  He also got a shot so I was ready waiting with a bottle in hand to give him when he got poked.  To my surprise, he didn't even whimper a peep!  Jerrod said it was because he wanted to look tough in front of Daddy. Oh, Weida boys!  Below are pictures of our pudgy nugget at his 4th, 3rd, 2nd, and 1st month.

  

Jerrod thinks Noah looks like Doug alot in this picture.