Mellow Yellow, and More Excuses

I really did used to keep a fairly regular blog. These past couple of weeks have FLOWN by so fast! When I realized this morning it had been over two weeks since my last update, I decided enough was enough. If anyone's still out there reading, thanks for not giving up on us. I'll try to do better.

These pictures were on my camera from a couple weeks ago, but I figured something was better than nothing. I had dressed Norah in a yellow shirt and shorts, and she decided the hat was a perfect match.







What tickled me more, was the fact that she seemed drawn to play with only yellow toys, too. Guess that'll teach me to dress her in a monochromatic color scheme.

Last Thursday morning (at 1:35am, to be exact), we experienced Norah's first-ever stomach bug, and it is not something I wish to revisit any time soon. Jason and I both sat up with her, comforting and cleaning her up each time she would get sick. After we got a "routine" down (you'd be amazed how little you think about what to do with a throwing-up baby until you actually have one on your hands), I finally convinced Jason to go back to bed (he had to be at work in a few hours) and I sat up with her until 5am, when she finally slept peacefully, with the bug behind her. Surprisingly, she was awake, perky and normal just 3 hours later...which didn't leave me with much sleep, but I was just thankful she felt better.
The next day, we were on the road to Abilene for my cousin, Melissa's wedding. It was a fun weekend. We stayed at the same motel as my mom, Jonathan, Amanda, and Trae. AA spoiled Norah (as usual) with a new outfit, some lime green crocs, and a Little People Tea party set (all of which she loves) And, of course, we had to check out the Mall of Abilene (where Amanda convinced me to buy some very impractical, uncomfortable shoes...but they really are cute and I do love them) It was good to catch up up with family (near and extended) and the wedding was absolutely beautiful. (We sent the bride and groom off with a fanfare of sparklers at sunset--very romantic) It was fun to go out-of-town, too...Jason and I aren't big travelers, so its an adventure for us, everywhere we go!

Finally, this last picture, I thought, needed a little explanation. We have crossed somewhat of a hurdle, in that Norah will now watch something other than her beloved "Bob" ("VeggieTales"). Jason and I bought a "Wonderpets" dvd, and she is in love. Now, instead of Bob, she asks for "Behts?" It's pretty fun to watch her watch them, too. If you have ever seen the Wonderpets, then you'll understand--they pretty well sing the same few songs in every episode, so kids can pick up the words/tune pretty easily. Norah's favorite part of the song is, "Go Wonderpets, yea!" (Which, by the way, must be exclaimed at the top of her lungs with her head kicked back, as pictured above)

That's pretty much what's been going on in the County (and other parts of Texas) these past couple weeks. I'll try to check back soon!