Norah's first laugh

Unfortunately, no picture or video. I didn't even get to witness it due to being at work, but Aaron tells me she laughed at him just smiling at her.

Char has become accustomed to hollering "Norah Maaaae!"  throughout the house, And is now getting a lot better with manners. She'll say please, thank you, and welcome. Charlotte's birthday is rapidly approaching. I will take and post pictures of Charlotte's birthday present. It's a good'un.

Visits and the inevitable return to work

As my return to work nears, I thought I'd attempt a blog update. Norah is fantastic. She has been smiling a lot lately and has been cooing, mostly at her Aunt Kristy. She really warmed to Mark as well upon grandma Lorri and Mark's visit this weekend. I cannot emphasize what a wonderful sister Charlotte has been. Whenever Norah opens her eyes following a nap, Charlotte is the first to crouch down and cheerfully chirp, "morning!" If Norah cries when Charlotte is out of the room, Charlotte will begin running to her aid, worriedly exclaiming, "Norah?! Norah?!" Norah loves watching the blur that is her big sister and is finally getting better at holding her head up (with the occasional traumatic forehead-to- mom's-clavicle episode).  are incredibly blessed to have such sweet babies.