5 Weeks

Nora is 5 weeks old today! In some ways it feels like she just got here and in other ways it feels like she's been here forever. She is such a good baby. She just started smiling (although she still hasn't given us a big grin yet) and sleeps anywhere from 4-7 hour at night.

Go Fly A Kite

These are some pictures from an afternoon at the park. The weather has been gorgeous here lately. Fall is in the air!

Daniel flying his kite.

Shannon helping Daniel with the kite.

Eskimo kisses

Blessing Day

Today was Nora's blessing day. It was beautiful. I'm so glad my mom was able to be here for it. A close family friend (Juanita Dunlap) made Nora's blessing dress - which I LOVE- and my mom made the most adorable little booties for her to wear.

This is by far my favorite picture from the day! Nora sure is loved.

The adorable booties my mom made for Nora. I just love them!

Family Picture.

Grandma and Nora: Kathleen Kay and Nora Kay

This is the beautiful dress that Juanita Dunlap made for her!

Showing off her booties

Mother and daughter

Dad and daughter

More kisses

Nora is finally fed up with the picture taking and just wants to eat!

Hooray for Grandma!

My mom came this week to visit and help out. She entertained Daniel all week, cooked meals, cleaned etc. It was so nice. Daniel has had a hard time adjusting ever since Nora's arrival and so he loved getting so much attention from Grandma! Here are pictures from the week. Nora is 3 weeks old now!

Nora getting ready for a bath.

At the Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Aquarium: a Beluga whale

Daniel showing off his teeth: he
is fascinated by sharks and so he loved this.

Daniel wanted Nora to lay with him in his big boy bed - so she did for a minute.

Kisses from big brother

Playtime with Grandma: Tent making 101

Grandma and Nora

Grandma made Daniel oatmeal in a cute pumpkin bowl one morning. She can get him to eat anything - he won't eat oatmeal for me!

Relaxing together

Daniel being Grandma's helper as she made a cake. Some one's got to lick the beaters...

Update

Nora had her two week appointment yesterday (although she was really only about 1 1/2 weeks). She gained a lot of weight (about 11 oz. in one week). She is now 6 lbs 14 oz and about 18 3/4 inches. They said she is about 25% for height and weight etc.

I think she looks like a little peanut.

I believe Daniel is just about to poke Nora in this picture. We're working on the whole gentle thing.

Sleepy boy

Sleepy girl

Daniel offering moral support during Nora's diaper change.

Out for a little fresh air.

On Labor day (Nora's original due date by the way) we got some fresh air and had a picnic at Waveny Park. It was a beautiful day.

Daniel with the penguin that Aunt Jo sent. He loves it.