Hiton Head 2009

This year was our families 3rd Summer vacationing at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Resort (our home away from home).
Noah seems to have the time of his life while we are on vacation. Here a few highlights, surfing, ice cream and singing at his favorite local hot spots!

Has it been this long???

I am not going to even attempt to figure out how many months it has been since I blogged. My excuses....facebook, pregnancy and my own personal internet/technology strike.

I realize that just because I paused Noah keeps going going going!!!

Here are a few Noah Fun Facts!

Noah loved "summer camp" VBS at Powers Ferry UMC
He can swim!!!
He loves to help Mommy clean (like Mother like son I guess)
Starts Preschool in less than a month
He is still holding on by a thread to a long afternoon nap
Dresses himself in the morning and comes down to "the big bed" (Mommy & Daddy's room) with his Devotional Book!
He threw the moon about being a big brother soon!
Can be the sweetest kindest boy and at the same time challenging!
Has the longest curliest head of hair and is very clear that he DOES NOT want a haircut!
Can read all of "When you give a Mouse a Cookie"
Believes there is a very distinct different between an Icee and an Ice Pop (I have no idea what he means by this)
And is napping today for the 1st time without a diaper or a pull-up - After being potty trained for over 7 months he finally agreed to ditch he diaper at nap today!!!

NOAH is 3!

I can not believe that my baby turns 3 tom'w. I am sure most parents say this but 3 years have really gone by in a blink! I just look at Noah and can not believe the big boy he has become. Sometimes I am so overwhelmed with how amazing and sweet Noah is that I am speechless (at least that is my excuse for not blogging in over 2 weeks). Lately he simply just cracks me up. The boy is a chatter box, constantly talking, dancing, singing and giggling. Noah out of no where has a new ritual - that includes putting his hands on my face and kissing me on both cheeks and then the lips, chin and forehead. I have no idea where he got this from - but it blesses me so!

The Letter "L"

This past week I thought our little preschool. Ty and Noah studied the in's and out's of the letter L and learned all about God Love and Ladybugs!
We traced our letters and of course used our bodies to make the letter "L"! They are absolutely precious. I am so grateful that Noah has some great friends that he calls his best buddies and what do you Phillip and I love their parents too. We are blessed!!!

Inauguration Day!

The Harper family watched the festivities of the day. No matter what are political views and beliefs we know we are called to pray for our leaders. Our faith and hope is in Our Lord and Savior and we pray that President Obama will be great leader. Noah has learned so much about our new president, proof that they are little sponges. He proudly says Barack Obama is the President of the United States and lives in the White House with his family. I think that is more than I knew about Politics at 2 (ok almost 3)!
Here is Noah watching history...

The Dentist YIPPEE!

Phillip has always thought it strange that over the 14 years that we have known each other I LOVE going to the dentist. I truly enjoy the whole experience of a cleaning and check-up (drilling not so much). Yesterday it was Teeth Cleaning Day for all of the Harper's. First I have to say I ABSOLUTELY love my dentist. We go to DKW Dentistry in the West Village on Atlanta Road behind 5 Guys & Starbucks (for those that are local and looking for the best dentist).

There is no need to go to a pediatric dentist for your child and than have another day for your appointment. For us it is so convenient. Phillip went 1st and headed to work when Noah and I arrived. Bare in mind as child friendly as our whole experience was, when you walk in there is a water feature, fireplace and an extremely comfortable atmosphere - very spa like, but very down to earth. Dr Kingsley White has a 4 year old and the dental hygienist has a 4 month old so they love kids and welcome them. As I got my cleaning and paraffin treatment (yes they will do your hands just for some extra pampering - does you dentist do that??) Noah sat a few feet from mom with head phones on watching PBS kids. Each room has a flat screen that the Dentist uses so you can relax and watch your favorite show and than eventually she shows you your x-rays on the screen so you can really see if you have any issues/cavities (which I am proud to say none of us did). I honestly forget Noah was in the room. I was completely relaxed and he loved having the head phones on and didn't say a word.

Than it was Noah's turn. Dr White showed him all of the tools "mr thirsty", the "tooth tickler" the "chair ride", to giving him a choice or grape or strawberry flavored toothpaste and she used grape flavored gloves (I am asking for those gloves next time) Noah did not hesitate - he hopped right in the chair, opened wide and let her check his teeth, count them and clean them with the tooth tickler he even got to hold "mr thirsty". She even commented how he had almost no plaque. He loves to brush sometimes 4x a day - I am sure it has something to do with the flavor of his toothpaste.
He never whined, complained, or looked afraid! I think he will join the short ranks of people like me that love going to the dentist and who LOVE THEIR dentist.
Noah left happy as if we had gone to Kangazoom or a Birthday party - with a goody bag with the Firefly toothbrush - that flashes for the length of time he is supposed to brush, he got some other special prizes, alligator floss, yummy flavored toothpaste and lots of hugs and praise.
Thank you Dr White and your staff!
www.dkwdentistry.com please check them out if you need a dentist that can treat the needs of your entire family and do it with love and excellence!