First Trip to Eugene

This week Noah and I went to Eugene to visit Grandma and Grandpa Parker. While there Aunt Chrystal brought Carson and Lauren to visit from NJ. We had a lot of fun. We went to visit Grandma at work, swam in the hot tub, and played lots.
Also, while in Eugene, Noah got to meet some of his great aunts and uncles on the Svingen side. He also enjoyed the animals on the farm. He giggled a lot when he would pet them. It was really cute.


Noah and Great Aunts & Uncle

Visiting Grandma at work

Eating breakfast with Grandpa

Noah's trip to Oregon

This is Noah's first trip to Oregon to meet family. He did a great job on the flight, especially since we ran into storms on the way to Denver and ended having to sit on the plane an extra hour and then having to run to our connecting flight. I don't think he ever really cried on either flight. (Yay for you Noah!) Portland has been having record highs so the past few days have been in the 100's. Too hot. Because of this, we have spent plenty of time in the pool. Noah loves the water. Here are a few pictures of the trip so far...


Visiting G-pa at work

Move over...Future CEO on his way

Aunt Hailey & Noah

Uncle Christian & Noah

Check up results

Noah had his 6 month check up yesterday. Here are his stats:

20 pounds
28.5 inches
97% for his age

At 4 months he was 16 pounds and only 25.5 inches. He obviously went through a good growth spurt adding 4 pounds and 3 inches in two months! His doctor said he was a very "tall boy" for his age. Wonder where he got that from?!

6 Month Pictures

We got Noah's 6 month pictures back today. Here are a few of our favorites. This time there was so much personality coming through! The one of him crying is due to the fact that he doesn't like grass.

Happy 6 Months

Dear Noah,

Today you are 6 months old. Someone once told me that life would go so much faster after I had a child. And they were so right. Each day, week, and month flies by with so many memories. I can hardly believe you are already 6 months old.

Right now you are still experimenting with foods. You love carrots, tolerate squash, and inhale cereal. You don't like the sippy cup, but love to drink from mommy and daddy's cups. You are such a big boy. You roll around a lot and have begun sitting up on your own. And you still love to jump.

Many firsts have happened this month. You took a plane to New Jersey and a train to New York. You have been on a swing and gone swimming. At your pictures, we discovered that you don't like grass. We sat you in it and you would put your hand down and start screaming. Since then I have tried to get you to touch grass and you will not have it.

Noah, you are one of the most happy babies I know. You smile and giggle all the time. It just warms our hearts. Your daddy and I love you so much and are so proud of you.

Love,

Mom