My little HONDA

My car hit 215,000 miles as I drove home from work tonight. 15 years ago, this month, I bought my Honda civic. I had just returned from 2 years in Eastern Europe and was ready for new adventures. What a great car and great memories! Living in Atlanta for the first time as a single girl, Leaving wedding with Just married on window, bringing first baby home in the back, drives to work and just last year driving to Grandma's with three kids in the back, dog on the floor and bike rack full. My family now can't legally fit but my little civic is still great!

Family Portrait

We went to the beach in June with some friends - Lydia drew a picture a few weeks ago - "Its a family picture mama - the orange and red are seashells, the purple and blue are the water and that's all of us - you're holding Nathaniel"

40th year

I turned 39 this summer  - after 4 kids and 4 years in the ER my white hairs are popping out!

Lydia's 4 year old questions

Favorite color - purple
Favorite book - Sleeping Beauty, Baby Island by Ryrie Brink
Favorite movie - Malificent
Favorite thing I did with my family this year - playing Littlest Pet Shops with my family
Favorite foods - salmon, turkey, peaches
Favorite number - 8
Who is your best friend? - Nora Grace and Annika
Favorite game - Zoo game
Favorite thing to play or do in free time - watch Pound Puppies
Favorite person to play with - Nora grace, Nathaniel and Sissy
  What do you want to be when you grow up? - a clown
Where in the world do you want to visit? - Grandma's house
What are you most grateful for? Nathaniel
What is your favorite holiday?  Christmas
  What is your favorite type of flower?  rose and dandelion
  What have you enjoyed learning about this year? letters
  What kind of car do you want when you grow up?  lamborghini
  What is your favorite dance move or type? 
What is your favorite song?  In the first time in forever
  What is one thing you want to do this year?  open presents
  What do you want to learn how to do better?  to make bracelets - Georgia Tech bracelets
If you could tell your 25 year old self something what would you say?  Happy Birthday
If you were to perform in a talent contest - what would you do?  Running
What is your favorite thing to wear? my flower dress

Happy Fourth Birthday!

This sweet girl turns 4 today.  What JOY she has brought into our lives and such a unique personality!  We are so grateful for you  little one!

This morning Lydia said she wanted us to wake her up early and say "surprise!"  So we did.  While she ate her requested breakfast casserole she talked with brother and sisssy.  She is having a playdate with a friend this afternoon and she was telling brother and sissy that since she is the birthday girl she wants "No, argue-vating" (Arguing + aggravating = argue-vating) when her friend comes over.  She is ever making her own way in the world and words to describe it. 

Happy Easter 2015

Happy Easter from the Noonan's!

Secrets

Now you know the secret to our Carrot-topness - teething on carrots :)

Puddin' Head

He's just too cute!

Hair

She also got her hair cut for Easter - so super cute

Horses

We spent her birthday afternoon at a girl from church's home arena - grooming, riding and learning about horses. Lucy had such a wonderful time and enjoyed her first experience on a horse. She wasn't afraid and enjoyed the time.

Happy 8th, sweet Lucy!

This sweet girl turned 8 last Saturday and we celebrated her all weekend. A party with friends after school with a little cake (made by Lucy), hopscotch, Mother May I? and girlie giggles. Then dinner with family at the restaurant of her choice - the Irish Pub!

Her present from us was an Easter hair cut, Movie with Mom on Sunday to see Cinderella and a Horse riding lesson/experience with a sweet girl from church. Lucy loved her presents and I'm so glad we got to enjoy them together.

Lucy made her own cake - Strawberry cake with real strawberries blended in and chocolate icing with chocolate covered strawberries on top!

Math competition

Samuel has been working hard with the fourth grade MATH competition team at his school to prepare for a first ever county-wide math competition.  He has improved in his Math skills through the process and enjoyed the challenge.  I like seeing him try new and difficult things and WORK hard.  So grateful for teachers who volunteer their time to help with these extra activities!

8 is Great - and so is Lucy!

Favorite color - purple/lavendar
Favorite book - The Secret Garden - The Rose Years Series, Little House Series, Caddie Woodlawn
Favorite movie - Desolation of Smaug
Favorite thing I did with my family this year - Zoo passes to go to the zoo
Favorite foods - mashed potatoes
Favorite number - 8
Who is your best friend? - Nora, Faryn, Ashley, Bekah D.
Favorite game - trampoline
Favorite thing to play or do in free time - play wii
Favorite person to play with - Lydia, Reed, Roman and brother
 What do you want to be when you grow up? - a teacher or an engineer
Where in the world do you want to visit? EVERYWHERE - except Iran and Iraq
What are you most grateful for? Nathaniel
What is your favorite holiday?  Thanksgiving
 What is your favorite type of flower?  daffoldils, hydrangeas and tulips
 What have you enjoyed learning about this year? Matter
 What kind of car do you want when you grow up? a convertible - black
 What is your favorite dance move or type? jazz
What is your favorite song?  Ever-ever after
 What is one thing you want to do this year? take cooking lessons
 What do you want to learn how to do better?  swim
If you could tell your 25 year old self something what would you say?  "Get a good job!"
If you were to perform in a talent contest - what would you do?  hula-hooping
What is your favorite chore? Least favorite?  cleaning the sink and least fav is toilet
What is your favorite outfit to wear? jeans and tshirt

the beginnings of giggles

Everyday life

 We play and clean and enjoy life with the little one's life and sounds (screaming) in the background

 She is ever on the forefront of fashion - "this is so I don't smell Nathaniel's stinky diapers"

Sweet puddin'head is attached to me the days after I work

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from some of my green clad wee folk! and a few old Irish BLESSINGS!



May your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles
of the people you love.

Dear Lord, Give me a few friends who will love me for what I am, and keep ever burning before my vagrant steps the kindly light of hope... And though I come not within sight of the castle of my dreams, teach me to be thankful for life, and for time's olden memories that are good and sweet. And may the evening's twilight find me gentle still.

An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
 May the wind always be at your back.
 May the sun shine warm upon your face,
 and rains fall soft upon your fields.
 And until we meet again,
 May God hold you in the palm of His hand

Sweet Puddin' Head

3 months old!

He's three months old and starting to get used to life with this family - I'll admit we are alot to get used to but full of love. 

Mr. McScreamy Pants is becoming less and less screamy and more and more "Don't Worry, Be Happy".  We made it to the school and back yesterday with NO crying.  This is huge.  Seriously.  Huge.

Y'all - he's sweet as pie and is cooing and smiling.  Sweet thang!  

Happy Three months Puddin' Head!

Grandma

A House Full of LOVE

We took a super quick trip down to the farm for the last couple of days.  We played, walked the dirt roads, climbed trees, cleaned barns, cooked and cleaned and played with the cousins.  This morning when Grandma and Papa woke up - all 6 of the grandkids were there.

I told her - "Here is the fruit of your love!"  (Noisy fruit - cute fruit, running all over the place :)

My Four Bundles of LOVE!

Casey's 2 Bundles of LOVE!