Nora 18 months

Well I say this a lot but how Nora is 18 months old already I have no idea. She’s just the best ever and really does complete our family. 

1. Is talking a lot and really good at sounding out works. 

2. Loves, loves, loves (maybe is obsessed with) her pacis. She carries around and sleeps with all 3. 

3. Has a little temper and throws things when she’s mad

4. Has walking mastered! And we are working on runny.

5. Loves the tractor and going on rides with daddy. It’s also one of her favorite words. 

6. Has the best laugh and loves to smile. 

7. Loves going outside and swinging and playing in the sand box.

8. Is a great little swimmer 

9. Squeals when she sees the cats and tried to catch them

10. Loved her first trip to the zoo! 

Stats coming next week! 

Nora 17 months old

I’m feeling quite selfish typing this because I wish time would freeze. Nora might be at one of my most favorite ages. Everything is exciting, and new. And her joy and expressions are so priceless. I wish I could slow down time and enjoy these days a little bit more. 

1. Biggest highlight!! She can walk! 
2. Is super Duper cute, and knows it.
3. Loves to smile at anyone that will look at her, especially went on walks and in church.
4. Loves the little slide climber outside.
5. Loves tractors and lawnmowers. And will squealed with excitement when she sees one and scream lawnmower or tractor.
6. Is a very selective eater and will only eat when hungry. But she does love snacks and has discovered how to get them herself out of the cabinet.
7. Loves to swim around the pool all by herself with her floaty on.
8. Loves books and will go find one and bring it over to your lap and crawl up in it. She especially loves to do this with Greta.
9. Favorite show is curious George and Mickey Mouse. She loves to say oh tootles
10. Loves to sing and dance.

A few other side notes… she has teeth and poor third kid I have no idea how many - she won’t let me count and doesn’t complain too much when new ones comes in. Just moved up to size 5 diapers. And wears mostly 18-24 month clothes. She’s usually a good sleeper, although recently has discovered that she enjoys sleeping with mommy. 

This about sums her up! 

Nora 16 months

Another month has come and gone and Noras personality just keeps coming. She’s funny, sassy, loving and smart. 

1. Favorite word is ut oh. 

2. Loves the pool and can really kick her feet 

3. Went to her first movie in the theater yestersyaZ 

4. Became a big cousin today

5. Favorite thing to do outside is swing. 

6. Squeals when she sees the cats and loves Miller. 

7. Dances whenever music comes on

8. Still loves her paci at night

9. Is a mamas girl 

10. Can walk with help from one hand but prefers 2 hands. 

Can’t wait for more summer fun this with sweet girl! 

First movie in forever

Girls had been begging to see the new Spirit  movie in the theater and I decided it was time. Plus there was a forecast for rain so no swimming anyway. 

So the whole family - all 5 of us went! And it was a great time. We all loved the movie and Nora did great. I thought she’d take a nap and at the beginning I thought for sure she was going down. But she hung in there and watched the whole thing. 

Good to be getting back out .

Basketball Camp Success

Last year no camps so this year I decided we were going to try a few. First up was basketball camp with the high school varsity coach and team. And this is no understatement when I say the girls had the bets time ever. It even lead to cleaning up the garage do they could practice and play more. 

They learned some great drills and both won the attitude/ sportsmanship award one day and Greta won the Hornet Shootout another day because she scored the most in a minute. 

Very proud mama!

Pool baby

Nora loves the pool! She’s quite the kicker and loves splashing. Look out when she can walk and we’ll rally have to keep her away. 

It’s going to be a fun summer!! 

And that’s a wrap on the 2020-2021 school year

We made it. We survived all virtual. 2 days a week (we were blue so Monday and Wednesday). Back to virtual. Back to hybrid. And finally 4 days a week and 1 zoom! We made it the last way for over 3 months. Masks and all. But kids are resilient and didn’t complain much. They loved being in person with their friends. Being normal kids. 

So grateful for the great teachers and staff so toughed it out and made the most of the year. They are way better at teaching my kids than I am, and I’m not afraid to admit it. 

After the last day we celebrated with ice cream and lunch at the Dairy Barn .

So heres to the weirdest year ever but a successful one! And now it’s on to 3rd grade and kindergarten!