Norah & Company: January 2010

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Happy 80th Birthday Great-Grandma!!!

My Great-grandma Lottie recently turned 80!!! I told Mom and Dad I wouldn't miss her birthday party so, we hoped in the pickup and traveled up to North Dakota. This may sound like no big deal but, as some of you know the pickup is small and doesn't have seats in the back. Mom decided she would make a bed and catch up on zzzz's. I had another agenda though, I wanted to play and after about 8 hours in the carseat I wanted to get in back and sleep with Mommy. We made it to Grandma and Grandpa's house around 12:30 am and Mom and Dad let me stay up and open a couple presents that Grandma had got me for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Seriously, presents for every holiday. :)

We had an absolute blast even though it was a very short weekend trip. So many loved ones drop what their doing to come visit us when we come home and we are so thankful for you all.

Thank you so much for the gift Danny and Laura, and the wrapping paper was delicious!!

I sure do miss my Grandpa Mike.

Here, Grandpa is serenading me with his harmonica. Sounds great!!

Danny was even singing, "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

While we were home we got to see Aunt Allison play basketball. She is a great player and I can't wait to see her play again.

Here I am with Aunt Laurie at the birthday party.

Connor is really good at playing "peek-a-boo"

Here's Grandma with all seven of her kids.

And, here's Grandma with her grandkids.

Excuse me, did someone forget to put some punch in my cup?

I love cuddling with Grandma... I sure wish they lived closer.....

A great time was had by all on our trip. I slept more on the way back to Illinois; those Scholand's must've really tired me out!!! :)

Thursday, January 14, 2010

6 Months Old!

So I'm six months old now.... can you believe it?! I had my checkup today and the doctor said I weigh 15 pounds 8 ounces which puts me in the 41st percentile. I've grown to 26 inches long which places me in the 61st percentile for height. I have mastered rolling over both ways, I can sit by myself, and I can even stand by the couch (for a short time). I now sleep for about 10 hours at night, I take two long naps during the day, I'm eating cereal twice a day, and I talk Mommy and Daddy's ears off! I don't have any teeth yet but the teething process has been pretty plesant for me so far. I've also become very ticklish and always bring a smile to Mommy and Daddy's faces with my contagious laugh.

Can you see how much I've changed from these pictures?

Here I'm reading my very favorite book "If Jesus Came to Visit Me." Mom and I read it every day and I even help with turning the pages!

O, this is my favorite page!!

I'm patiently waiting for Mom to finish taking pictures so we can finish the book. :)

With Dad's help I stand behind the lion that Grandma Connie and Grandpa Mike sent me for Christmas.

AAWWWW! Don't let go Daddy!I still look just like Daddy BUT, there's still hope for Mommy as my eyes are beginning to turn hazel just like hers! She got her hazel eyes from Grandpa Mike.

Friday, January 8, 2010

Rice Cereal!!!

We returned from our long Christmas trip on Saturday night. I had a great night sleep and then we relaxed all day on Sunday. We had a blast on our trip but, after ten days of vacationing I was ready to sleep in my own crib. Sunday was Dad's last day home before going back to work so we hung out all day. It was very cold outside so we stayed in. Dad put together the highchair I got from my aunts, Liz and Laurie. I look like such a big girl and I can't wait to start eating at the table with Mom and Dad. First things first though; I had to start with rice cereal. So on Sunday night I got to try cereal for the first time. I really enjoyed it but, wasn't quite sure what to do once the spoon was in my mouth. My cheeks were plump full! :)

Don't I look like a big kid in my highchair?!

I'll just snack on my hands until you give me some food.

This strap needs to be a little bit longer, it doesn't quite reach my mouth.

Thanks for the great chair Liz and Laurie, I will spend lots of time in this awesome chair these next couple years!

Not quite sure...

I LOVE IT! Mom mixed the cereal with her milk so I was very familiar with that!

Daddy even got to feed me!

Monday, January 4, 2010

Lamby!

Have I told you about my favorite stuffed animal? My cousin Abigail picked out a lamb named Grace and gave it to me. I love to hug the lamb, give her kisses, and even chew on the arms and legs!

Thanks Abigail, for the great gift!

Sunday, January 3, 2010

A Florida-style Christmas!

I recently returned from my very first trip to Florida to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Daddy had about two weeks off from work so we were able to travel for about ten days. When we left Illinois, we first went over to the Giffey's house in Tennessee to spend a night and see Aunt Gail's growing belly. :) Her baby was due to arrive on January 1st so they were unable to make the ten hour drive down to Florida. Christmas Eve morning we got up bright and early (5:30am) and hit the road. We were so excited to celebrate Jesus' birth with Daddy's side of the family! I got pretty tuckered out on the trip and I didn't even stay up to open gifts! Watch out Christmas 2010, I'll be helping everyone open gifts.:) On Christmas day we went over to my Aunt Laura's house and she made an amazing breakfast. Later that day Aunt Joy had everyone over for a delicious turkey dinner (Mom and Dad said it was delicious). I had such a blast playing with my cousins Abigail and Baby Keith and I can't wait to see them again real soon.

When we left Florida, we were able to stop over at the Giffey's for a couple more days and hang out with Travis, Gail, and the boys. Joy, Tony, Abigail, and Grandma Brenda traveled up to Tennessee with us too.We thought for sure we would be rushing back to visit the forth Giffey son at the hospital but, he was having a pretty good time in Aunt Gail's tummy so I'll have to meet him another time. :)

Here are a few pictures from my time in Florida.

I really missed Grandpa Keith.

Aunt Joy is always up for some cuddle time with me. :)

Aunt Laura had such a beautiful Christmas tree. I can't wait to help Mommy decorate our tree next year!

After all the excitement, Daddy and Mommy took me back to Grandma's house to take a nap.

Here I am with my Great-uncle Orin. He lives down in Florida too and this was my first time meeting him.

Here's Daddy with his brother Keith. Keith took Mom and Dad on a tour through the orange groves down there on four-wheelers. They had a great time and were happy to hang out with Keith.