Happy 1st Birthday Nora!

Nora, Nora! Happy First Birthday my dear! You are such a sweetheart and your smile lights up the lives of so many! You have such a happy and positive disposition about you and it's contagious!

Ever since you entered this world, you have been a sweet, sweet girl! From the VERY early days everyone has commented on what a tough girl you are (and will be)....with a big brother like Bishop--you just roll with the punches (literally) and you've started defending yourself. You've had your brother in tears a couple of times already--I think he's realized being your friend is the best option! :) Bishop adores you and you adore him! I love your independence and exploratory personality! You are a busy girl and you enjoy climbing into Bishop's bed, onto your new step stool (from The Bormann's), climbing up the stairs and trying to keep up with whatever Bishop is doing. You've been walking for a couple of months already and it seems you may be close to running!

You give the best hugs ever and you'll give them to just about anyone who will let you! ;) I love your cuddles and snuggles!

Your daddy and I joke about how Bishop is just like him and you're just like me.....we know what to expect and what we're getting into, but it's also a little scary for the same reason! :) I have seen more "tantrums" from you than your brother at this age--it doesn't make you happy when someone takes something away from you that you like....you'll arch your back and scream out--but it doesn't take long for you to find something else to make you happy!

You and Bishop get along great, although you seem to be quite different. I absolutely love your differences and your personalities! One example is swimming....the first few times you held on to me for dear life for the first 45mins or so....and then you loved it! When we went yesterday you loved the water from the beginning, so it's fun to see you adapt and enjoy your surroundings!

2/11/12

Newborn Pics by Matt Addington

Proud Big Brother

Summer 2012

Nora 12 months old!

Happy First Birthday Nora!

Your giggle is the best and you think just about anything your brother does is the funniest ever! No matter what, when you see Bishop your eyes light up and you are a happy, happy girl!

You light up my life with your smile and giggle!! I love you bigger than the sky!