One Month Old!

Pre-Yawn

Mid Yawn

And then I sleep!

For my one month birthday, Tim and Mom took me to Big Bear! THey rode the alpine slide! I can't wait to be big enough to do that, it looks like loads of fun!

Jumping with joy!

After that we went on a hike! The Park Ranger office closed at 4:30, right when we arrived, and they sent us to the nearby campground to get an Adventure Pass instead, but their kiosk was closed! Luckily the nice host, Sharon, let us park in their parking lot and told us about a trail by the lake! So off we went! The trail was narrow and bumpy, but I didn't mind... I like bumpy!!

All the trees were big and pretty!

But it was a bit chilly, so I got all bundled up! Mom was worried that my hat wasn't warm enough, so she even put a blanket on my head!

Big Bear Lake is pretty!

Here's Mommy pushing me around the trees...

Here's Uncle Tim!!

We also walked along the water for a while! That was nice!

Overall, it was a great one month birthday!

So in one month I have grown out of lots of clothes already! I was 18 1/2 inches long when I was born and 22 1/2 inches when I was 2 weeks old. I weighed 7 pounds and 2 ounces when I was born and at 2 weeks I weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces.

Some things I am proud and loved this month:

I can lift my head and turn it side to side and look around when I am laying on my tummy!

I can start to focus on my Mommy and Daddy's face!!

I found my thumb and love to suck on it from time to time! If my thumb isn't available I still like to try to eat my hands.

Mommy gave my a pacifier and I Looooove it!

I am losing my baby hair (and look like a little old man, so my mommy says).

I am starting to roll over onto my side (well, I did it once anyway!).

I am awake more often during the day and like to look around and dance and go for walks and swing!

I am getting massages and do Yoga with Mommy!

Grandma took tons of pictures when she was here and I finally had the chance to go through them. Here are my favorites over the next few posts:

10/14/09

Mommy's Little Pumpkin

10/14/09

Grandma got me this totally cool Penguin costume:

10/13/09

Grandma got me this cool tie dye at a fair in Seattle! She really likes to wear tie dye too!

10/12/09

Mommy loves me!

This is my crotchety old man face:

"Stay off me lawn, you kids."

10/11/09

I love my sneaker socks!

Mommy likes to read to me.

10/10/09

Have I ever mentioned how much i do NOT like bath time?! Its just so... wet! Yuck!!

10/10/09

Hanging out in my blue pjs Grandma loves so much!

Sling time with mommy is my favorite!

Play Time with Mommy!

Hanging out with Daddy!

On my 3 week birthday we went on my first forest adventure! I hear Mom and Dad love the outdoors, so I was excited to see all the trees and stuff! We found HUGE pinecones, almost as big as me!!

Today we went to Prospect Park in Redlands. It was a beautiful day and breezy in the park! We found a stage even... and Tim performed an excellent rendition of Goldilocks and the Three Bears for us! Here he is as Goldilocks!

And here I am making a silly face during the show.

On the trail... making another silly face!

Prospect Park is pretty... views of orange groves and mountains.

And then... a nap!

What's in a Name

Noah is "a boy's name that has been used since Biblical times to refer to the man who not only invented wine, but built an ark for refuge of animals to get out of the rain that lasted 40 days and 40 nights. After the Flood he received the sign of the rainbow as a covenant from God.

The name has a Hebrew origin and although its original meaning is "peaceful", other meanings include "long-lived", "restful", "comforter", or "wanderer". Used since the 17th century, Noah has experienced an increase in popularity since 1990. It has remained one of the top names for baby boys since 1996. In 2006, it was the 15th most popular name for boys and the 20th most popular overall name. Noah is also ranked 15th on the Social Security Administration ranking for babies born in the past year. It is primarily used in English and Hebrew speaking countries.

NAMESAKES
Actor Noah Wyle, born on June 4, 1971; is an actor best known for his role as Dr. John Carter on NBC's hit television show "ER".

Noah Beery Jr. was an actor born on August 10, 1913 who had a lead role on the 1970s TV series "The Rockford Files".

Noah Deitrich, born February 28, 1889 was the CEO of the Howard Hughes Empire.

Noah Webster, born October 16, 1759, was a lexicographer who wrote an English dictionary that led the way for the Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

Noah Baumbach, a film director born on September 3, 1969. He has directed several movies, including the 1995 movie "Kicking and Screaming" and the 2000 drama "Highball".

OTHER FACTS
Songs with the name Noah include "Noah" by Harry Belafonte and two songs from the soundtrack of the popular romantic movie "The Notebook": Noah's Journey and Noah's Last Letter.

The Einstein Noah Restaurant Group operates nine Noah's Bagel restaurants in the Oregon area.
"The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn" was a 1999 made for TV movie about a farmer who fought real estate developers to keep his land. The movie was directed by Gregg Champion and its stars included Mary-Louise Parker."