Noah in Daddy's baby outfit

My mother brought over an outfit that my grandmother knit for me when I was Noah's age. It is definitely from a different time period (its thirty years old- yikes I'm almost thirty). Noah was not to sure of this outfit. 

Grandma what is on me? 

I'm not sure of this outfit...

I stick my tounge out at you grandma..

Grandpa help me get out of this...

please?? 

I really don't like it! 

Please get me out of this outfit. I'm not kidding grandpa. 

Dinner with Aunty Sunny and the cousins

On Saturday night Janette and I visited our neighbor. She just happens to be my aunt Sunny. The three of us were invited over for dinner, dessert, and games with Aunt Sunny and her two grandchildren, Aubrianna and Morgan. 

We had a wonderful time! Enjoy some photos of our evening. 

Morgan, Janette, and baby Noah 

Janette, Summer (Nelson's cousin), Morgan, and Aunt Sunny

Summer loving baby Noah

Noah hanging out 

The three cousins 

Aubrianna and Noah 

Janette and Aubrianna

Future babysitter? 

Noah looking at Dad (and the flashing light)

Little Noah looking at Dad. 

We sure love our little all star! 

Noah's visit to the Air & Space Museum

I was really blessed to work for the San Diego Air & Space Museum for almost three years. So, Janette and I took Noah to visit my old work. Noah is the first "Library baby" according to Katrina, my old boss and head archivist at the museum. 

Enjoy some photos of our visit! 

Meeting Pam the Librarian. 

Look at that face! 

Katrina with the "Library baby."

The family and yes, dad and Noah matched. 

"Pope" Francis aka the education director holding Noah.

All tuckered out after meeting the museum family. 

Janette and Noah by the Bell X-1 being built

Dad ready to open the car.

Mom ready for more adventures. 

Noah Meets His Paternal Great Grandfather

Noah is blessed to have four living Great Grandparents (two on each side of the family). We took him on Wednesday to visit great grandfather Cooper. My mother joined us for the outing. As usual, my grandfather was full of stories, most of there authenticity was a little suspect. :-)

Great Grandpa Cooper with Noah

Noah's beautiful eyes! 

Noah the ladies man

Text me :-)

Noah is One Month Old

Christ is Risen!

Well, it is hard to believe that Noah is now a month old! Time does fly when you are not sleeping much (unless your name is Noah, he sleeps pretty darn good).

Here is a picture of him at three days old.

And here he is at one month.

When he was born he weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long. At one month, he weighs in at ten pounds and is 21.9 inches. Our little guy is growing!

Noah's Baptism, Chrismation, and First Divine Eucharist

Christ is Risen!

The date Saturday, April 6, will always be special for Noah. On this day Noah received the mysteries (sacraments) of Christian initiation in the Byzantine Catholic Church at Holy Angels Byzantine Catholic Church. The three Holy Mysteries that Noah received are Baptism, Chrismation (confirmation in the west), and the Holy Eucharist.

Janette and I have been looking forward to this day since Noah's birth. Our faith in God is our first priority and having Noah come into the fullness of it as soon as possible was a priority for us.

Noah is blessed to have two wonderful God parents, Fr. James and his wife Olena. Fr. James is the pastor of St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in La Mesa. He and his family are good friends of ours and our now our two families are even closer.

Noah is equally blessed to have Fr. Robert, our spiritual father, administer the Holy Mysteries.

Noah was peaceful and calm during the whole service. He didn't even make a sound when he was placed in the baptismal waters. Fr. James noted that this was the quietest baptism he has ever been to. We are blessed to have such a calm little man.

Please enjoy some photos of the service!

Mom and Noah ready for the big day! 

Fr. Robert, Fr. James, Sofia (godsister to Noah), and Janette enjoying a joke. 

Janette, Noah, and my good friend, whom I don't see enough, Joe. Q. 

Janette and Noah being blessed by Fr. Robert during Noah's Churching.

The Servant of God, Noah, is churched in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. amen.

The Oil of Gladness, Baptismal Candle, and Oil of Chrism.

The Baptismal Font. 

Fr. Robert is ready for Noah. Godfather, Fr. James, is ready with the towel.

The hand off between godmother, Olena, and Father Robert.

The Servant of God Noah is baptized in the Name of the Father, 

 Son,

and Holy Spirit. Amen. 

Fr. James receives the baptismal candle from Fr. Robert. This shot really moves me. Two very holy priests. 

Time for Noah to receive the second mystery, that of Chrismation. (confirmation) 

Noah is sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit! 

Daddy and Noah listening to the rest of the Divine Liturgy. 

Photo courtesy of our friend Susan Deane 

The Servant of God, Noah, receives the Body and Blood of our Lord, God, and Savior, Jesus Christ. For the remission of his sins, and for life everlasting. Amen. 

The proud Aunt Ashely, Uncle Steven, and Cousin James. James is our godson.

Photo courtesy of our friend Susan Deane 

The Godparents, Fr. James and Olena,  Fr. Robert, Nett, Nelson, and Noah. 

We are so grateful for all the family, friends, and parish members who came to support Noah on his big day!