Noah's top 10 things for 2009

#10 Reading books One of Noah's favourite things is reading books. He would bring at least 10 books a day up to either Richard or I. We have read to him since he was a newborn and he seems to really enjoy books.

#9 Freddy & Frank In July this year we adopted Freddy the cat from the RSPCA. Noah adores Freddy and is nice to him most of the time. He occasionally chases him around the house while shouting at the top of his voice.

Noah is also very fond of our pet lamb Frank who is actually a fully grown sheep now. Richard brought Frank home to our house as his mother died while giving birth to him. I loved Frank straight away and I treated him like my baby until Noah was born. I was 8 months pregnant with Noah when Frank arrived on the scene. Noah loves him too and whenever he sees Frank now he growls at him. I think he growls because he can't yet make a "baa" sound.

#8 Dress ups Not really sure if Noah enjoys the dress ups but I know that I love them. He dressed as Peter Pan for his little friend Brooklyn's fairy party and we dressed him in a rhino costume for his own birthday party. The more ridiculous the better!!!

#7 Swimming We have taken Noah swimming (head under the water) since he was 7 weeks old. He loves the water and will happily put his head under the water and have a look around while blowing bubbles. When we let go of him he sinks to the bottom and does not show any signs of getting to the surface. Hoping to get into some swimming lessons soon to help improve his skills. We have dams in all the paddocks surrounding our house and we also have an outdoor spa which worries me. The sooner he learns to swim properly the better!!

#6 Bonnie Coming in at number 6 is our beautiful Border Collie Bonnie. Bonnie is our working dog on the farm (chases the sheep for us) and she is also our beloved pet. Bonnie is definitely Noah's best friend. Ever since Noah could crawl he has been throwing golf balls for Bonnie. Bonnie has such a lovely nature and is so beautiful to him. awww

#5 Sultannas A favourite of Noah's since he was 6 months old. Can not get enough of them. He prefers to have two packets on the go at once.

#4 Cotton buds or cotton tips or what ever you want to call them. He makes a big bloody mess with these everyday without fail. This is how I found him the other morning....One sticking out of his ear. Oh dear!! Our cotton buds are now in hiding.

#3 Cubby house In July this year Noah had his very own cubby house built for him by his Pa Fred and his Dad. Noah enjoys playing in the cuby almost everyday. I can see that the cubby house will be a hit for years to come. Special thanks to his Nanna Den & Pa for finding the cubby and bringing it to our farm.

Thanks Nanna Den for my cubby house.

#2 The ute Going for rides in the ute with his Dad is definitely one of Noah's favourite things. He loves going with his Dad in any farm vehicle but the ute is the best apparently. His little face lights up when you ask him "Do you want to go with Daddy in the ute?" The sound of the ute roaring past the house also causes major excitement for Noah.

Driving the tractor. Seeding our crops in May this year.

Hanging out the ute window

A common occurance. The 3 together.

#1 His family Noah adores all his family including his extended family. Noah has 10 Grandparent-like figures in his life (blame that on divorce). Special mention must go to his Nanna Margaret and Nanna Dee.

Nanna Margaret. Richard's Mum.

Nanna Dee. My Mum.