dear norah

You and I have spent the last 11 days in Massachusetts and Maine, visiting Uncle Mike and Aunt Lizzy. Daddy joined us for 4 days. We saw some beautiful things: Nubble Lighthouse, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Clark Museum and Stockbridge. We timed the trip to go for Aunt Lizzie's Cabaret singing performance. She was brilliant. I always feel proud to be her sister, but was even more so as I saw her convey her gifts and talents in yet another way. You are blessed to have such fabulous aunts and uncles as examples of Christlike, righteous, driven and talented sons and daughters of God.
I so enjoyed running on trails, rather than asphalt and smelling fresh air, rather than city air. God's creations are mind-blowing. I feel so close to Him, while in nature. It energizes me. It seems to do the same to you. You get so excited when we go outside.
I was so impressed with you this whole trip. At home I am religious with your naps and eating schedule. As we've been traveling, I have not been able to follow our normal routine. You have been INCREDIBLE. There were times when you hadn't slept for 6-7 hours, but you were still smiling, laughing and happy. You are a phenomenal baby. Thank you for your patience, dear Norah.
Here are a few highlights:

You and me at Nubble Lighthouse. I love that little hoodie on you.

You and Daddy at Nubble Lighthouse in Maine.
I love your sweet, honest smile in this picture.

You were SO excited by the ocean, wind and sounds.
You were kicking, squealing and laughing.

Nubble Lighthouse. It was gorgeous there. The water was crashing against
the rocks, the green was vibrant and the air was salty fresh.

Daddy was playing with the shutter speed and I like his products.
This was a little stream in Lee, Massachusetts.

Love you baby girl-
mommy