Birthday Cake Video

Nolan's first cake experience was too funny. I am glad we are able to share this with all of you that could not be there. I hope you enjoy the video as much as Nolan enjoyed the cake!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mfTUmX37hWM

Iowa!

Oh yeah. Sorry Thelens. When in Hawkeye country..... :)
Looking dapper at his first wedding reception. What is that he is smiling at??
and his Uncle Keary... along with lots of other relatives at Lindsay's wedding.
Nolan also enjoyed meeting and spending time with his Uncle Jeremy.....
Nolan really enjoyed his time with Great Grandma and Grandpa Kirkeberg. He was full of smiles and silliness for them.

October - 11 months

Dr. Q.T. Patootie taking a bit of his own medicine after a long day.

In Portland, you are never too young for your first latte!


What's up doc?
Our new paint job, and new windows. Even on the grayest of days, our house is now built upon sunshine!
Getting some high flying in before the winter.

4th Wedding Anniversary and 10 Month Nolan

and sand.... lots and lots of sand....

and play with driftwood.....


Our anniversary weekend in Astoria. It was a perfect day to fly a kite at the beach....

Hanging in the yard on a warm fall day...

Nolan Standing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPJvScJL9xs

Labor Day Weekend - Dougan Falls and the Thelen Boys

9 MONTHS

Putting a cork in it...
Another awesome emergency outfit from daycare. I just wish I had taken a picture the day he came home in a pink hoodie and black lace tights!
A natural Hawkeye!
Nolan can pull off a lot of looks including this classic 'do - mohawk with side burns.
Our good little sleeper.

Nolan update - 24 lbs (seems to be losing weight!), crawls everywhere, sings, laughs and clowns to entertain us, pulls up to standing on our ottoman, and will only eat finger foods. His very adventurous palate now includes beans, fish, mushrooms, and dog food to name a few (the last one was not encouraged).

8 Month Fun Cont'd

and his sweet but mischievous mommy face.... :)

Nolan with his intense daddy face...
That's the ticket.

I think we may be reading a bit too much of the Foot Book. Nolan's feet seem to be everywhere they shouldn't be these days - including the dinner table. 'Hey lady - give me more of that chicken - on the double!'

If this doesn't fulfill your Nolan fix, we have also added a video of the Nolan crawl for your viewing pleasure. This kid definitely has his own style!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T923zsrGtRs

Oh my - month 8 already!

So wrong - but so true!!
Grandpa and Grandma Thelen secretly plotting their kidnapping of Nolan. :)
Nolan loved being on the lake, but did not care for the constraint of the PFD's. Yes, there are 6 big teeth in that little mouth!
Arriving in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Nolan's first plane ride was a breeze. He is officially our rock star traveler.

7 Months - Beating the heat at the beach and in the pool!

Father's Day

We didn't let rainy and cold weather, or a fever bug of Nolan's stop us from a celebratory breakfast at bumblekiss. I Heart French Toast all around!

Graduation

Friday was a big day. Nolan graduated from the New Mom's Group in the morning and Jason received his masters that evening. I can't decide who was cuter in their hat, but I do know that couldn't be prouder of my boys.

6 MONTHS!

Nolan's two teeth - came in just after 5 month birthday!
Nolan in his big boy high chair. We are loving finally having him sit at the dinner table with us!
Sitting up all by himself! Still a bit teetery from left to right, but getting stronger everyday!
Nolan looking very serious in the swing. He is always checking into the mechanics of things.
Due to Nolan's fast growth pace, he has graduated from the bath bucket to a little man spa and loves it!

Thelen Camping Outing #2 - Bryce Creek

Belu finally surrendering to her little brother.
Two Mr. Cools
Nolan and Daddy having fun.
Our camping spot and our fancy rigs.
The Thelen and Hiller families on a hike along the creek.