Thursday
“Ohh hiii!! It’s me Nornor! Here’s me at my follow up eye appointment right before I got the hiccups and lurched my milkies all over Mommy!”
“I still can’t keep my pretty eyes always lined up together, but I’m not favoring one over the other, so I don’t have to wear any patches anymore! Yay!!”
“I had an early morning appointment so by the time I got back home, everyone was just waking up! It’s so nice to have my sister and brudder back from Texas! I missed them sooooo much!!!
“Dat’s my SISTER!!!”
“I get a kick outta naps!”
For Your loving kindness is great to the heavens And Your truth to the clouds. Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let Your glory be above all the earth.
(Psalms 57:10, 11 NASB)
Friday
“And dat’s my brudder!!”
“Heyyy! How come everyone got to go see the wienermobile?? Is there a milkiesmobile?”
“There’s milkies in the baff tub though and dat’s all dat matters!”
“I do think I really like baffs!”
“Late afternoon while the deck is in the shade I spent some good time out there!”
“Looks like it might be time for a naps!”
“Yep!”
“Mommy thought Gavin wanted a nice picture of his Muthr. Mommy later found this gem on her phone.”
“Um.. Excyoooz me!!! Someone?”
(I made pukes all over everything and had to be stripped down! I’m kinda stinky.)
“Ahhh my Daddy LOVES me!!!”
“I like having dinners with my family!”
“Much later that evening I went on a run with my Dad and my brudder who was on his bike! We should have had some piña colada for when we got caught in the rain!!!”
“It felt so good to cuddle up with my sister!”
“She teaches me things!”
Do everything in love.
(1 Corinthians 16:14 NIV)
Saturday
“Mommy and I had to stop for a milkies break on our walk this morning!
* 3 second bottle propping for picture purposes only!!! And yes, there’s Mt. Dew in the bottle too. 😉
“Later in the day brudder and sister and Mommy got to ride on the Eagle Savings float in a parade.”
“They got DOUSED!!!”
“Dat doesn’t look like fun for me! I’ve already had my share of getting caught in the rain!!”
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I was saddened by a protester standing on a street corner during the parade with a megaphone screaming so loud you could barely hear what he was saying. How sad and broken that person must be inside to be so hateful to his fellow mankind. What sickened me is that he thought he was doing it in the name of the Lord. Who in the world might possibly benefit from that audacious display of malevolence? Who in the world would ever be interested in seeking a relationship with God when they see a supposed Christian carrying on like a rapid dog on a street corner with a megaphone? NO ONE wants any belief system shoved down their throat, especially one that is iced in hatred. That is NOT what Jesus would have done, my friend!!! Very sad.
If anyone boasts, “I love God,” and goes right on hating his brother or sister, thinking nothing of it, he is a liar. If he won’t love the person he can see, how can he love the God he can’t see? The command we have from Christ is blunt: Loving God includes loving people. You’ve got to love both.
(1 John 4:20, 21 MSG)
Not to end on a dour note!!!
“I love everyone!!! I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!!!
iwillcarryyou 
Sweet Nora you can’t imagine how many folks love you and your family!!
Yumyum, was that a lasagna ? . Looks yummy !!.
I can imagine what was about in the parade. Unfortunately lack of tolerance to those who are/ think different is everywhere. So sorry you had to hear that.
Tons of kisses and have a wonderful Sunday!
Muuuaahhh 🙂
Beautiful pictures and I love your post after writing about the man who “follows” God but shouts hatefully at God’s children. I have many friends who fear even going to church because of the hate they have experienced or their friends have experienced from so-called christians. I completely believe in loving people into a relationship with Christ. I can love them and be an example as best as possible and preay that God’s love captivates them like it has me. Love little Nora sleeping with her leg all kicked up. She must have been dream dancing! Gavin is a hoot with that photo he bombed of you. Tee hee hee! Way to go Greta being a rockin awesome big sister teaching Nora how to play beautiful music! <3.
Nora is beautiful in every picture, but is absolutely stunning in that Blue dress! Thanks for your uplifting thoughts and beautiful family.
Aww, Norns, we all feel your love! It is the Perfect Love of Jesus. You have some mighty busy days at your house. I like the “rainin’ on my parade” photos! I actually like to play in the rain! It’s been awhile since I’ve done that, but I always liked the smell that rain brings with it. Nora, be watching for a package! There’s some fun stuff for you and Greta and Gavin. And, your Mommy, too. I love you, Little One! ~ Auntie Jo
HI ALL!!!! WHAT BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF LITTLE NORA ROSE. SHE IS SO LOVING HER BIG BROTHER, AND BIG SISTER BEING BACK HOME. NORA LOOKED LIKE SHE WAS SLEEPING VERY GOOD OUTSIDE IN THE NICE WARM BREEZE. LOVE THE PICTURE OF YOU GUYS ON THE FLOAT, BUT YOU SHOULD HAVE WAITED TO TAKE A SHOWER WHEN YOU GOT HOME. HA!!!! HA!!!!! I LOVE NORA’S HAIR “THE WAY MOMMY FIXES IT”. THE BIG KIDS ARE GETTING REALLY GOOD TANS. SO HAPPY THAT NORA DOES NOT HAVE TO WEAR THE PATCH ANY LONGER. SHE IS SSSSSOOO “BEAUTIFUL” HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL 4TH OF JULY. I CANNOT BELIEVE 1/2 THE YEAR IS ALREADY PASSED. WE HAVE A FAMILY GET-TOGETHER AT OUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW’S FATHER AND MOTHER’S HOUSE. WE ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME WHEN WE ARE ALL TOGETHER. GUESS I SHOULD PUT MY ROAST IN THE OVEN NOW, SO EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. I WILL BE CHECKING BACK IN TOMORROW. LOVE YOU GUYS. GOD BLESS.
I FORGOT TO MENTION HOW CUTE YOU LOOK ALEISA WITH YOUR CUTE GREEN HAT AND HOW GAVIN MADE UP YOUR FACE. HOW SWEET.
I just came across your blog today and immediately tears filled my eyes. As I searched the internet, your site was the first that popped up and I saw the name Nora Rose. My daughter was born on May 29th and we named her Nora Rose. Our sweet Nora became one of God’s angels ten days later. While we are still overcome with grief it makes my heart happy to read stories like yours. Thank you for opening your heart to inspire others as you share your story. I pray that God continues to bless you and your family.