The Cerny Family Blog

Sunday, February 8, 2009

On to Maryland!!

January 15- 27, 2009

Noah's first visit to Maryland and we brought the cold from Cleveland!! He stayed plenty warm though, as he was held by all of his new family members as much as possible.

Gettin' some lovin' from Aunt Amanda

Showing off Noah's new clothes

All smiles the morning of the big party. People came from 7 different states to meet Noah for the first time. It is very touching to us to have such great friends.

Dan getting his hold on before the party

Rob and Noah enjoying a little dance

Mike and Jess looking pretty comfortable with a little one

Aaah, flirtin with the pretty ladies

Julia showing Rani how best to read books

Noah and his new BFF, having a screaming contest

The "Philly Girls"

Lacey admiring her new 2nd cousin

Aunt Linda and Noah enjoying a smile together

Noah got pretty spoiled with all of our visiting. Now, he thinks everyone wants to hold him.

Sorry for the interruption, boys....

Tuckered out with Mike

Good thing Grandma knows how to trim nails

Aunt CC putting Noah to sleep. Hint: the burp cloth goes under his mouth

Aunt Nicole teaching Noah how to say "cheese"

Grandma is so good at all of the hygiene activities

"Farting contest"

Jeanni and Eric showing us how it's done

More bonding of Noah and Jacob

Relaxing in the lounge at the airport after a busy 4 weeks

Thursday, January 22, 2009

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