Happy Birthday to Norah

Norah, a few minutes old.

a few hours old

Six Months

One Year


Two Years Old!

ok, the table isn't dirty, even though it looks like it is. i bought that coffee table from someone who i believe thought the paint on top would look like marble, but obviously failed. it's on my list to refinish (along with about 7 other things)! Cute girl though huh!

A few fun facts about Norah at 2 years:

- She weighs 25 pounds. She has absolutely no baby fat left on her! The belly, the cheeks, they're all gone. She's a little skinny minnie.

- She is funny. Hilarious. She loves to make people laugh. The last time I visited New Jersey, my sister found my Dad's journal. In one entry he wrote, "Lauren has a remarkable sense of humor for a five year old." It was kind of special to read that because it reminds me of Norah. I have had several people tell me how funny she is after spending some time with her. She's our little comedian.

- She talks. A lot. She says new words and sentences every day. A few weeks ago she came into my room and said "What are you doing, Mom?" It took me back because I think that was the first real question she has ever asked me. When we asked her what she wanted for her birthday she simply (and seriously) said, "Blue candy." She got it.

- She can do a somersault. After she did it all by herself for the first time, she took a bow. We have no idea where she learned how to bow.

- She is a sweet, sweet girl. She truly believes kisses make it "all better now." She doesn't like to see anyone sad. She is also getting really good at telling us how she feels, instead of screaming and throwing tantrums. When Daddy leaves for work, she hangs her head down and says, "I miss Dad."

- Her favorite movie is Charlotte's Web (she would watch it over and over again if we let her) and her favorite show is Curious George. She has a serious crush on George and thinks he is the funniest guy around.

Happy Birthday sweet girl, we love you so much!