January- The month of New Facial Expressions

Our Little Man is learning to express himself!!

Yup, this month we have learned a lot about Noah while traveling back to the states. The most exciting is when in Cleveland he showed us his first real smile (nope, it wasn't just gas!!!). The smile that first melted our hearts has now turned into a full blown laugh that you can't help but laugh along with him.

Back at home we had only two expressions. Staring out into space and .....

well,.... speaking without words!!! But being around his new family has brought out some new ones

We call this one "work"

Soon to be followed by "Relief"

Then a sheepish, "Woops, Did I do that?"

After a quick changing by whoever is closest, He is all smiles.......

And laughs!!!!

and laughs!!!!

"In awe"
This is caused by the amazing spinning ceiling fan. Mind boggling!!!!

"Huh? Talking to me?"


We are getting an early start on teaching him sign language. I think this means "More"

This is serious stuff, teaching Daddy what I like best


Wiseguy


Just darn cute!!!

Little laughs

Some belly time

Coming to America!!- Cleveland first

January 1, 2009

Freeeezzzzin' Cleveland. Our first stop in our trip home to visit with our families after receiving Noah's passport. The weather certainly did not disappoint, showing us every possible variable. Sunny and beautiful one day, a foot and a half of snow the next, 4o mph winds and -1 degrees a few days later!!!

Despite the weather, we had an awesome time. We attended a North Olmsted Varsity basketball game and celebrated another Christmas morning. Melissa, with help from my Mom, and Amanda, put on an absolutely beautiful shower. They really know how to put these things together. From lunch with Aunt Marlene and Uncle Don to our multiple visits with Grandma Cerny, we visited with family every chance we had.

Noah was a real trooper through all of it. He couldn't have been better on our 20 hour trip home. Sleeping or just checking out the scene, whether on the plane or waiting in the airports.

Arriving in Cleveland

Gearing up for the Cleveland weather

Grandma expertly helping Noah to sleep

Aunt Melissa holding our Big Boy for the first time

Celebrating Melissa's 33rd birthday. Whooo, that's a lot of candles...

The family with Grandma Cerny

Noah's first basketball game

Noah's baby shower

Cousin Brittany spending some quality time

Kandy getting her time in

Opening up our shower gift from Amanda. She did such a great job on a baby book scrapbook

Great Grandma

Our second Christmas!!!
Trying out one of our new presents...

Aunt Amanda is a natural

Mom with her two favorites

Angie and Craig

Uncle Tom showing us what he's is best at

Aunt Chris putting Noah to sleep