The Many Faces of Nora

So Nora is now 7 weeks old and of course we had to take some pictures. She was really in to making faces today and here are some of her best shots! Over the weekend she stayed at Grandma's and slept for a whole 8 hours straight!!!! She slept for us 7 hours straight last night. Let's hope this is a pattern forming and not just a fluke! We are headed on our first road trip since Nora has been born this coming weekend. We will be meeting all of the Reids and Harrigans! Nora is very excited to be seeing Grandma, Grandpa and Aunt Candace again. She is also excited to meet her Godfather, Uncle Tim. Wish us safe travels and I am sure we will have a story to post when we return!

6 weeks old and making new friends

Staley is now more interested in Nora. I think it has to do with the fact that she is moving and talking more. He really likes to sniff her and check her out when she is on the floor or laying on her activity gym. He loves to give her kisses. We were on the floor this morning for some tummy time and Staley decided he wanted some lovin' from me too. He plopped right down next to me and I took advantage of the situation and snapped some pics.

Nora is 6 weeks old today and getting so big! She is holding her head up more, even though she hates doing it during tummy time. She likes to hold it up and bobble around when mom is trying to burp her or when she is on someones shoulder. She has started to coo even more and smile! It is the best smile! I have not been able to capture this smile on camera yet. She so knows when mom has the camera and when she doesn't. She was all smiles this morning and as soon as I got the camera she stopped and then started again as soon as I put the camera back down. Go figure! I am sure I will get a pic of one soon enough. Her face is finally clearing up! Yeah for no more baby acne! My favorite pic right now is this one in her fish dress. That is our baby girl! Her cheeks are starting to fill out and she looks more like daddy! That is all for now!

Growing Girl

Nora had her 1 month Dr.'s appointment on Thursday. She is a growing girl! She now weighs 9 lbs 2 oz. and is 21.5 inches long! No wonder she doesn't fit into any of the newborn clothes anymore. She is doing great. She is eating 4 oz. every 4 hours during the day. She is sleeping great too. She gets a bottle around 10:00 pm and goes down for the night right after that and usually sleeps til sometime between 4:30-5:30!!! I know we are soooo lucky! She gets up, eats, gets changed and then goes back down for another 3-4 hours. Since that is pretty consistent mom just needs to get on a schedule.

We finally got our Birth DVD and it turned out great! I am so excited to show people. Don't worry, it has all clean pictures. It is the best christmas and birthday present ever! I have watched it like 20 times already, I just LOVE IT!!!!

Jalen came over on Friday and helped watch Nora, he is such a good helper and loves her so much! I just think this picture is just precious.

Little Friends

Mom worked for the first time since Nora has been born. Good friends Julia and Natalie came to the rescue and helped their moms watch Nora. Here are some pics from the day!

Cardinals Fan

So of course since I am the one posting all the time I have to put these pictures out there! Here is our #1 Cardinals Fan!!!! I think she looks soooo cute in her little Cardinals outfit. Sorry Chicago, but she has nothing cubs to wear right now, what a shame!!!

Bath Time Fun!

Nora got her first real bath on Thursday! She looked like a little bird with her hands and arms tightening up. I think she liked the bath. Her cord finally fell off! Yeah!!! I don't know what it is with the grandmas and baths, but both of them sure do like to bathe their little Nora!