Driving Miss Ashley

Since Papa Dennis will be traveling in Africa during Noah's birthday, he and Grammy gave Noah an early birthday present. Noah LOVES pushing around his new Radio Flyer walker. This morning, Ashley (the cat) was resting in the wagon and Noah was dying to push it! Enjoy the video below.

Have Passport, Will Travel

Dear Papa Dennis,
I got my very first passport today for my trip to Mexico for Uncle Ryan & Aunt Steph's wedding. Can you believe this will be my thrid airplane trip already? I can't wait! As soon as I get back from Cabo, I am ready to go with you anywhere in the world. Just let me know and I will clear my schedule. Since I don't travel light (stroller, pack & play, high chair, car seat, diapers, etc.) I suggest we bring my parents too. So where are we off to next?
Love, Noah

Yeehaw! An Oldie but Goodie

I was so bummed when I realized that I took this video holding the camera sideways and didn't have the software to turn the video right-side-up! I finally figured out yesterday that good ol Windows Movie Maker has a function to rotate video! So even though its a few months old, it's one of my favorites. Just wanted to share!

First Haircut

After Noah was all boogied out, I attempted to give him his first haircut. I've had to trim the hair over his ears a few times now but this time I trimmed all over. I thought about googling "how to cut hair," but then decided to wing it. I figured if I mess up, at least there's a month before he turns one so he can grow it back before everyone comes to see him. I sat him in a high chair outside with a tray full of cheerios. While that kept his mouth busy, it didn't really keep his head in one place. So, I brought the computer outside and set all of the videos we have of him to play on a loop. He loves to watch himself. It was like a movie festival for him, except cheerios instead of popcorn. He sat still enough for me to do the best I could. He even let me take his picture in the end, though he wouldn't give me the satisfaction of smiling.

Dancin' Fool!

Noah LOVES music and loves to dance! Anytime there is any kind of beat or music, he starts to dance. I've been trying to get a good shot on video and lucky for us, his new moves include raising his hand up high while shaking his booty! Enjoy!

Great Grandma C's Birthday

We were able to visit Great Grandma Charbonneau for her birthday last Saturday. Grandpa Alan had come to visit from Austin & Great Aunt Judy & Great Uncle Jerry were there for the celebration too. So many Greats in just one room! Grandma C hadn't seen Noah since last Christmas when he was only 3 months old. Noah is one of her 24 great grandchildren!

First Teeth

Noah has 2 teeth and just cut his third- a middle bottom tooth. We're waiting for the other top tooth to arrive. Here's a couple photos of our little snaggletooth...

New Blog!

Well, I thought I'd give this blogging thing a shot. I am hoping to post regular updates on our family. Our smugmug page (http://dobies.smugmug.com/) is still the best place to view all of our photos, however, I am hoping this will serve as a more personal connection, with the stories behind the photos. Enjoy!