It took 5 months... but she found them.

Nori discovered her feet a few weeks back. It has made some things in our world easier (always having something close by to play with, changing diapers, etc.) and some things harder(putting pants on, carrying her, feedings). PS you can see her 2 teeth pretty well in this shot too!

A Message from Nori

Nori has been working very hard all week to show us what a big girl she is... you see she was very sad to find out some of our dearest friends were going away for a cruise this week and she wasn't. She wanted them to see just what a great cruise companion she would make, so next time they might take her too!!!

Here is a list of some of the things she was working on...

Reading on the Airplane.

Locating the bow thrusters.

Catching some rays.

Dancing in the clubs.

Excelling in games.

Enjoying fine dining.

Chilling in the hot tub.

Drinking tropical beverages.

Watching the sun set.

I agree with Nori... I think she is more than ready!!!!

Going Going Gone!!!

These photos show the progression on the Nori laugh... its a sight for sure!

Hanging with the Fam

Nori was laughing really hard... as you will see in the next post, so we thought we would try to get some photos of us all together. Well our little nut decided she was over photo time.

2nd Tooth

Nori cut her first tooth last Thursday and today its buddy popped through. So she now has 2 on the bottom and what looks like to be 2 on the top that are going to join the family very very soon. And I finally got a photo!!!! And I wasn't even trying to with this shot! This shows you just what a nut I am, and how I am always freakishly cold... this is what I dressed Nori in today for our walk... It was in the low 60's.

1st Tooth

So on April 3rd, one day before Nori turned 5 months, she officially stopped being a baby. Nori's 1st tooth came in. There are three more trying to make their pearly debut as well. but for now we have the one loaner on the bottom. I can't get a photo of it, her lips are too big... and if i start messing in her mouth she just sticks the tongue in the way. Doesn't she know I need to document these things? lol!

5 months

Nori is now 5 months old. Almost 1/2 a year has gone by since she joined our family. She is getting sweeter, and sillyer with each passing day. A nice mix of mom and dad.(I won't say what from who!) She really is the greatest thing since sliced bread... and we all know how great that is!

New Hair

So I got a hair cut last week.... I went in for a trim and a bit of thinning and walked out with a she mullet. No joke, john said it was the worst haircut he had ever seen. It looked like one of those hot pink spiky rocker wigs... How the dresser got that from the photo of Lindsay Price I'll never know. Needless to say, I went back the next day and Had it all cut off(this was the only fix) Now i am sporting a choppy bob... the bangs are still way too short but they will grow.

Busy Busy

Last weekend was super busy, It was Ms Aunt Amy's birthday, and we all went to eat at a great place called Fugi... hands down the best Japanese Steak house I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot! The best part though was how all the staff loved Nori, they would try to make her laugh, and they loved her big blue eyes. I need to get the photos of them crowded around her from Amy to post. Then Uncle Jim, Aunt Marcia, and her mother Mary came for a visit. This is one of the dresses they brought for Nori. Thanks so much!

A Visitor from a Distant Land

this weekend was super packed but fun. My (Kristi) mother came up for a visit, and it was really neat letting Nori get to know her better. She could make Nori laugh non stop!

Happy Easter!!!!

So Old

Such a beautiful blessing Nori is... she just lights up any room! She is a little more than 4 months now, and she is nothing that I expected her to be. She is this amazing creature God created, and i am so honored He gave her to us to grow. What a great adventure.

Not a Tummy Lover

Nori giggles all day on her back... flip her over and she falls silent.

My little Daddy's Girl

Nori enjoys Eskimo kisses, chewing on fingers, and lazy afternoon chats.

PS Thanks Grandma for the hair bows!

Is it socially acceptable to quote yourself?

I don't know, but I hope that this can benefit the masses:

...and I quote (myself), "dude, Ryan, next time I am heading to Jack in the Box, just stop me; I felt better when I was hungry."

May this bless you in some way today.

-JAC

Nori Walks... sort of

We are so very proud of Nori walking with her "training wheels" aka Mom. She will be running around the house on her own in no time, I'm sure of it!

Nori's First Pet

Nori found her first pet the other day... her stuffed puppy dog. She loves to chew on him, mostly on his nose... I like to think she is giving him kisses, and not trying to eat him.

The View From Up Here is Great!

Nori enjoyed an afternoon of fun on her Daddy's shoulders... while giving him a shampoo and rinse.... aka drooling on his head!

Big Baby Blues!

So needless to say John is in Big trouble... Nori has already got "the look" down to an art!

Where is Thumbkin?

So at any given time of the day(that Nori is awake) this is what you will most likely witness her doing. So at our house Thumbkin is getting a bath!... sometimes the whole gang likes to join in on all the fun too... you know Pointer, Tall Man, Ring Man and Pinky.