"She's growing up so fast, it won't be long before

I'll have to put the fear of God into some kid at the door" *

*Rodney Atkins, Cleaning this Gun

Happy Brithday Noelle!

I wanted to put a picture from her birthday - you know, to show how big of a 4 year old she really is, but none of them were any good. Then I thought, well I'll get one from Christmas, that's close enough. No good either. So if she looks young to you in this pic, that's because it is SO two months ago and not at all reflective of the big girl she is now. :)

She really is all legs all of a sudden. I keep asking her "Why are you getting so big?" and she answers: "Because I have to be the big sister!" To our new baby she means. Never mind that she is already Ezekiel's big sister. She pretty much ignored him for the first 4 months of his life, so even though they get along fine now, I guess somehow he still doesn't count in her eyes. Maybe they're too close in age. He's not the same as a baby baby . Anyway, here she is in all her Belle glory, (do you like my Belle hairdo?) with a tough girl scar on her cheek for good measure, lol.  I love this girl! 

Posted by Dell

Happy Birthday to your Noelle! What a darling she is!

She'll be a wonderful big sister too! I have been checking daily for announcements, lol.

Love and prayers,
Dell

Posted by jugglingpaynes

I'm always surprised when they do the leg stretching thing. We're usually out and about when I notice their pants are so short they look like knickers!

I just wanted to say, I looked at your pregnant picture from last month again and I think you look awesome!

Peace and Laughter,
Cristina

Edited by jugglingpaynes on Jan. 12, 2008 at 9:51 AM

Posted by sahmto4orMore

Your daughter looks like a doll! Love the hair.

Thanks for your comments about cloth diapers. If i run into questions i will e-mail you for sure!
Yes, i do use All Free N Clear......it's the only detergent i use. We don't use any fabric softeners in our house, but i do sometimes add vinegar to the wash.

I only bought a starter pack of AIO's and i plan to get something else that is not an AIO. I"ve heard good about the Chinese prefolds and about Kissaluvs.
I haven't decided which way to go yet.
The Bumkins covers are definately the cutest.

thanks for stopping by!
tracy

Posted by EEEEMommy

What a cutie! She'd fit in well with my girls with their scars and princess dresses! :)
Thanks for your book recommendations! I have read many of Louisa May Alcott's books (and LOVE them), but it's been a while. I haven't read any of the others you recommended. Charles Dickens sounds like a good idea for my next classic! (I haven't read ANY of his!)
I am praying for you and a safe and healthy delivery!
Grace and Peace,
Angel

Posted by EEEEMommy

P.S. My dad was a big man and had an old Mickey Mantle baseball bat that he would pull out and fidget with whenever boys came to call. They WERE terrified of him! (and what he might do with that bat) ;) If he'd had a gun at the time, I could totally have seen him sitting there cleaning it right in front of them. Kept them in line though!

Edited by EEEEMommy on Jan. 12, 2008 at 11:12 AM

Posted by Tori

Awww--that picture is so cute!!--She looks so much older since last time i saw her!!!--That was like 2 almost 3 years!!--TEll everyone I said hi--tori!!!