Noyes Family Blog: Eleven months...well almost!

Can't believe we are two days shy of Cole turning 11 months old! I remember Tom and I having a conversation when we brought him home from the hospital about how drastically he would have changed over the course of a year but I didn't think I would be as emotional about it as I am beginning to be! We are continuing to enjoy the summer (or what is left of it!). Cole has spent the majority of his summer teething - not so fun for any of us! We started out the summer with just the two bottom teeth and he is currently working on teeth nine and ten!!!! Ouch! Needless to say - we are lacking in the sleep department but hopefully we get through these and then get a reprieve for a bit while Mommy adjusts to being back at work!

He has begun to stand independently which he finds very funny and appears so proud of himself. He hasn't mastered taking any steps yet but I'm sure that will only be a matter of time as this boy is just like his daddy and doesn't like to sit still! Every night before we go to bed, I am amazed at tornado of toys, books, etc. we are picking up. This boy certainly knows how to make a mess like his daddy too!

Last week we got a visit from Mommy's friend Rachel. They were roommates in grad school and now Rachel lives in Chicago. Cole (and Zoey) took a liking to Rach right away and it was great to have an extra set of hands around. Come back and visit any time Rach (and we promise we won't make you sleep with Zoey again!)

We have also spent some time welcoming some member of the next generation and new play mates for Cole - Kiernan Eve Russo (proud parents Shayna & Chris) and Nico Christian Anacone (proud parents Diandra & Matt). Cole can't wait to meet his new play mates! We are also anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby Girard - any day now and Baby Boy Doorly in November! Yay for new friends!

Last but not least - we spent a day with the Mima & Papa, Uncle Brian, Auntie Tat, and Cousin Mason celebrating Mima's 60th b-day - a few weeks late. We enjoyed a true Rhode Island day - some time at the beach and then a trip to the Charlestown seafood festival! The boys were great and we had a blast! Happy b-day Mima - we love you!

Here are pics of our recent events, etc. Enjoy!

Daddy has been taking Cole to the park while Mommy hits the gym - as you can see - he loves it!

Hanging with Rach!

We took Rachel to the beach while she was here and she snapped these shots

Our trip the seafood festival was complete by the boys enjoying their first carnival ride w/ Daddy and Uncle Brian. I think the Daddy's had the most fun!