The Blacks

July 11, 2014

2 Years!

I can't believe how fast 2 years has gone! Who would have ever thought we would already have a family! We have so much fun together! This year has obviously been a different one with moving in with my parents, having a baby, Dan studying for the bar, and everything else going on. But, we wouldn't have had it any other way. So here's to free slurpees and a low key anniversary!

July 5, 2014

Happy Birthday Kate!!!

Happy Birthday Katie! I have had the best time being this girl's 'tutor' this last year. From learning more patience to laughing multiple times every day, I have not regretted spending one minute with Kate. She fills my day with laughs, fun, and excitement. I love everything about her! Thanks for being my buddy!

July 4, 2014

4th of July

The 4th of July is my favorite of all the holidays. I love that there is no pressure to do anything fancy or big. Its just about summer and hanging out! We got to spend time with both our families today. The best part of the whole day was Dan emerged from studying and played outside with us for a little while!

There is nothing she loves more than playing in the water

At Mount Aire with the Warners

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!!

June 29, 2014

Nora ~ 11 Months Old

Perfected her wave

Buzzes her lips all the time

Babbles all day long

Climbs up the stairs

Figured out she can escape the hallway while mom is getting ready

Pulls drawers and cupboards open and empties them

Knows what a fishy says

This month was filled with more experiencing that remembering to write down what you accomplished! But boy did we have lots of fun. You are starting to be incredibly busy and make mom and dad laugh all the time. Its hard to believe how "big" you are getting, but it is so awesome to see everything you are learning. Love you little one!

Getting stuck behind things

And in things

You decided to play the organ at church!

Jumping on the trampoline

You have learned about cake and will steal it from anyone!

June 13, 2014

The Museum of Natural Curiosity

Nora and I got to go to the Museum of Natural Curiosity. It was an absolute zoo! There were so many people and it was just crazy! We went down with Kate, Emma, and Jane. Luckily they were there because I would not have been able to handle Kate & Nora. In each section there was a baby play area that was great. We had an awesome time and will for sure go back when its less crowded!

Dropping the balls everywhere. Nora was the smallest one there.

Initially, all you wanted to do was drink from the water table.

You figured out how to splash and play! You were SOAKED!

June 7, 2014

Happy Birthday Ollie!

We got to go up to Logan to celebrate Ollie's first birthday! We sure do love our cousin. Nora and Ollie are having more and more fun together. Its so fun seeing these two cousins grow up and interact more and more together. Happy Birthday Ollie!

Ollie only likes to use utensils to eat

Nora figured out how to eat cake!

Ollie's cousin Boston taking Nora on the 4-wheeler

May 29, 2014

Nora ~ 10 Months Old

Loves to unload the laundry basket
Tries to crawl and stand up with toys in her hands or mouth
Wants to get up, on, and into everything
Stretches her right wrist out after every time she claps
Opens all the cupboards and drawers
Thinks her puppet "Dino" is a real animal
Jabbers all the time. "Mama" "Baabe" "Baba" "Dada"
Sleeping through the night
Loves being around other babies
Gives sporadic loves
Trying all types of new food
HATES the vacuum

We are having so much fun with this little one. We love seeing your personality come out more and more every day. You want to learn about everything and explore!