We had a rare day of snow this Saturday. We ended up with couple wet inches which was enough to make some snow men and to go sledding. Noah had a blast digging snow and yelling for daddy to run faster while pulling the sled. He loved going down the hill by himself, especially when he would tumble off.

Some local kids went snowman tipping in the night so we had to do some repairs the next day.

Having fun together

Jolly little pumpkin

Now why would I want to get on that

I would much rather do this! Noah had not interested in riding the pony but put on the helmet and ran around the ring. Maybe next time

At Chloe's 6 month photo shoot were able to take a few of our own candid shots.

This needs no explanation

In the jumper

We had the whole Ferriter clan for a nice visit in August. Noah really enjoyed playing with his cousins Emma and Parker, his uncles Chris and Marc, Aunt Michelle and of course his Nanny and Grampy. Everyone took turns holding and playing with little Chloe.

We had a pre birthday party for Michelle, the kids check out her presents

Nanny and Grampy with all of their Grandkids, there is never a moment without movement or silliness

We all had a great dinner at our favorite local tex-mex, El Tio's

Hope she is drinking out of the right cup

We had a fun afternoon at the Reston Zoo which is designed for children.

The highlight of the Zoo is a trip on their wagon which drives through fields of different animals.

Matt and one of the camels

This cow had enormous horns

Our wagon was very helpful in resting the otherwise very busy feet.

Am I in trouble?

The kids had a ton of fun in our yard playing with the hose and sprinkler, after 2 minutes everyone was soaked

The plan: have all the kids sit for a picture, Reality: below

Emma received fair compensation for cutting our lawn

Noah gets schooled by Parker in the ways of the video game

Parker was a real sweetheart with Chloe, knowing just how to hold her gently and make her happy.

Does she have to grow up? She is at her perfect baby cuteness

Noah turned 3!!

We had a great celebration being one of the first that Noah was really into. He loved the idea if it being his day and was overwhelmed with all the fun activities and gifts!

He enjoyed a singing birthday card from his Great Grandma Noack, again

and again

and again ...

Wow, that's an awesome cake! Noah said he wanted a black cake with black icing (his code for chocolate) Of course in his typical picky eater fashion he didn't actually eat any of the cake.

check out these "struction" machines!!

Yes this picture is blurry but it best represents a trip to Chuck E Cheese with a 3 year old, he was always running, we were always chasing to keep up

One of the many rides at Chucks

Dad tries to figure out how to make this ride work, Noah marvels at all the lights, sounds and motion

Aunt Michelle joins Noah for a ride, never mind the toddler sized seats

Showing off his new Cars movie

Chloe supervises the kitchen clean up

Sitting on our side porch

Gotta love digital cameras, it takes many shots to catch a smile

Noah's cousin Lyra turned one in early June! We made the trip down to Virginia Beach with 8 week old Chloe in tow to celebrate!

Noah loved playing in the waves with Dad and Uncle Scotty

Lyra opens some birthday presents

silly faces

He sure does! :)

Nanny was in town for a visit over her birthday. We had a nice celebration as Noah is always up for a birthday :)

a really tough choice...

Daddy's little girl

Chloe loves her swaddle, or as Noah says "her wraps"

Why does this cheek have to be so big, its tough to get my hands around them?

checking things out in the bumbo

Such a nice big brother

90% cheeks

Some tummy time