Family Time

We recently had the opportunity for Nora to spend time with family.

At the end of March, Jeff and I both had work trips at the same time. I've been dreading this happening since we got pregnant. Mom came out and spent the weekend with Nora while we were away. Although she did wake up really early one day, Nora was pretty good for Mom (phew!).

In April, we headed to Baltimore for Passover. We did not do the best job taking pictures - it was a busy weekend with a lot of visitors. We dig get a couple pictures of Nora with her cousins though. They were both so sweet with Nora! A couple of my favorite memories are when Nora gave Jake the "side eye" when we were driving home after the second night of Passover. We were cracking up over it. Another one was Mckenna reading Nora a story when she woke up on Saturday morning. It's very sweet to see kids together.

Nora & Jake

Reading with Mckenna

We also spent time with Nora's Grandpa Sheldon, Pop-pop Saul, Grandma Linda, Aunt Cheryl, Uncle Bill, and the Dalnekoff clan (20+ of them!).  Linda's friends Arlene, Suzanne and Carol, Paul (Suzanne's husband), and my friend Hope also come over to see our little sweet cheeks. I told you it was busy! 

Thanks to everyone for spending time with our little one!

Backyard Fun

Today we took a little bit of play time outside! Here are some pics to document our backyard fun.

Outside with blue skys

This toy tastes delicious al fresco

Pearl laying in the sun while Stella chews on some grass

Costume change (new hat)

Exploring the grass

Is Stella enjoying my Starbucks treat?

8 month photos: the out-takes

As I mentioned in Nora's 8 month post, trying to get a picture for this month was hilarious. Here are some funny little shots:

I'm gonna get that owl:

I'm gonna get you!

Dullsville...

Yeah, I'm totes adorbs!!

8 months old (a little late)

8 months old! Every month I can't get over the fact that Nora is one month older. I'm sure this will never change.

8 months old and Nora...

• is rolling a lot, using that as her major mode of transportation
• loves to stand, although she can't quite do that on her own yet
• still enjoys her exer-saucer/jumper (a great way for her to stand, giving mommy and daddy a little break)
• puts everything in her mouth (mommy doesn't wear much jewelry anymore)
• is learning to wave, clap, and high five (inconsistent at this point but so cute!)
• still "talks" up a storm
• giggles up a storm
• is quite the wiggle warm (you should have seen me trying to get an 8 month picture - hilarious)
• shakes her head as if saying "no" but grins while doing it
• has learned to whine

Now that the weather is nicer, we've been taking more walks to enjoy the sun and warmth. We also go to Baby Lap Time at the library whenever it fits into Nora's napping schedule. It is so much fun! We sing, dance, and read stories. Nora loves it all and loves seeing all the other babies. She grins from ear to ear when we go.

More First Foods

Mmm, water. So refreshing!

Sweet Potato is definitely ok with me.

Banana-cereal face!

Splish Splash

Although I am a little worried that I am about to jinx us, I'm happy to share that we have had a week of no-cry baths in Nora's baby tub. I hope we've turned a corner and can enjoy bath time from now on!

Our friend, BOB

This is our amazing BOB stroller, a gift from my Aunt Mary Anne. Now that the weather is turning towards Spring, we are getting outside more and going for a stroll in this sweet ride adds to the fun in the sun. Nora thinks so, too!