Dear Nora, You are no longer “just barely turned one.” I think it’s fun to say right after your first birthday. 🙂 You are a special little lady Nora. You have the feistiest little attitude I have ever dealt with, but you are also so sweet. Little things light you up and bring gigantic smiles … Continue reading →

Dear Hank-Man! My little guy, you are not so little anymore. You are growing up so quickly. I have missed a few months in posts so this will make up for it, right? You are so smart and really starting to think about and analyze the world around you. Your speaking has started to really … Continue reading →

Nora turned one on May 4th, 2013. It was a lovely day and we had a fun party with family. I am so happy this little girl joined our family. I have already learned so much and improved as a result of being her Momma. Love you little lady! Continue reading →

Our college days are over. It took me 6 years and Jason 8, but we are both finally graduated! After all the obstacles in the way, he made it. I am ridiculously proud of Jason. This has really been a family effort. I don’t think either of us could have finished without the other one’s … Continue reading →

My Dear Little Nora, Happy birthday my sweet lady! I am still a little shocked you are already a year old. You are such a beautiful little girl. You have personality oozing out of you. You love to be moving and non-stop going. You are driven and determined to express yourself and have things go … Continue reading →

My best friend from Florida, Noennis, decided to finally come see me, the spouse, and the kids after FOUR stinkin’ years! It was soooo wonderful to be reunited. Our friendship really seemed stronger and more mature which was a wonderful surprise. Not many high school friendships can stand the test of distance and time but … Continue reading →

Dear Little Miss Sass, My dear girl, you are such a fiery little lady. From such a young age, you have always been very passionate about the things you want to express. You are opinionated and know what you want pretty much all the time. Now that you are so mobile you are able to … Continue reading →

This year we decided to handle Easter differently. After a conversation with Julie, my sister in law, it felt right to me to tone down the actual activities we do on Easter Sunday. We spent the actual day at church and with family down at Cody and Jess’s house. We did a teeny tiny Easter … Continue reading →

Back in February the swim team had a banquet. The centerpieces were…GOLDFISH! At the end we were sent home with one. Hank named it Fum as we drove home. The conversation went like this: Me: “What should we name your fishy Hank?”Hank: “Fishy? Umm…Fum!” Me: “Fun?” Hank: “NO! FUMMMM-uh!” Daddy: “Thumb?” Hank: “NOOOOOOOO FUMMMMMMM! It … Continue reading →

Uncle Cody’s birthday was back in February. We surprised him at a rock climbing place and had a BLAST. This was Hank’s first time doing this and he absolutely loved it. Nora just bounced around on the crash pads. I loved climbing again. It has been years!!! Continue reading →