Then & Now - Toddlers & Bahama's Buck's

July 28, 2016, Facebook Memory
It's official we no longer have a baby, she has grown into a curious toddler! Top examples from today: 

1) taking the paper towel from the counter unrolling it completely then shouting thru the tube.

2) grabbing her sisters full bottle of water, turned it over (holding it above the table about a foot) to watch the water fall and pour everywhere. 

3) reaching our wooden salt bowl (from the kitchen counter), either dumping or spilling it on the floor, then proceeding to play and taste it until caught.

JUST IN: #4) spilling a bag of popcorn down the stairs!

Comments from daddy

She is just a budding scientist. Observe...

#1) She wanted to perform a series of acoustical experiments around the house.

#2) She was just performing an experiment in fluid dynamics

#3) She probably wanted to make salt crystals

#4) ....wait, nope....she's just being a turd. Carry on.

NOW - LOL, I find this so funny! It's official we no longer have a baby, AGAIN. No more crib and no more diapers. Nora loves her "big girl bed". Her repeated scientist actions include wound care with plenty of band-aides and ice packs.

July 28, 2015, Facebook Memory

So excited about our first Bahamas buck's experience 

I had a strawberry guava peach smoothie! Delish! 

NOW - We still go, but get mini-sized Bahama Rama Mama's – ice cream covered in flavored shaved ice, topped with condensed milk. Current favorites: Chocolate & Cherry (G and M); Vanilla & Coconut (A and E).

E. Nobody Else's Footsteps Lead Exactly Where You're Going

Sweet Nora baby is growing strong and began her plans of conquering the world.
She is generally mild mannered, playful, and observant. Even while her top 4 center teeth are coming all at once she remains a mellow cuddler. She only had her bottom two middle teeth until a month or so ago.
She is curious and adventurous, climbing on the kitchen table and using it as her catwalk. She pushes large chairs around to reach whats she'd like to explore. We've tried many different arrangements to minimize the dangers of falls, but have shifted the focus on coaching her directly.
Her sleeping habits are wonderful! We put her down awake, and she settles in for her long afternoon nap with ease. With this development we've graduated to the same at night. She still wakes early early morning for a cuddle and nurse with mommy.
Her love of shoes has shifted from chewing on them to trying them on then to walking in any pair she can find. She has mastered the shuffle of walking in other's footwear. Some of her favorites seem to be Maryvonne's rain boots, mommy's toms, and Aunt Misty slippers.

We love getting to know you! You are your own little person, XOXO

Num-numm for Nora

First her lower front right tooth came in a little over a week ago and today it’s buddy (lower front left) joined in the chewing fun. She still is a happy cuddly nurser even with enjoying her servings from the table. Lots of funny expressions as she continues to explore taste and textures. So far not a fan of raw tomato, but we’ll see if that lasts.