I can't remember a birthday where it hasn't rained for at least part of the day. today was no exception. it's almost become a comfort. I actually like it. and sitting by the window with our girl sleeping on my chest, listening to the thunder.. kind of beautiful.

also, a little bit funny.. I was surprised with a bench for our front porch this morning. so the only thing occupying the seat is a bunch of rainwater. (: looking forward to sitting out there in the future though.

I figure you're probably more interested in Norah right now though, so I'll let you know that she is doing great. ten pounds at her one month check up last week (she was 7 lb 9 oz at birth) and starting to lose that pretty baby hair. makes my momma heart a little sad, but also happy just to know she's thriving in this great big world.




hello twenty seven. I think I'll probably like you.

love..

our little Norah Jane is four weeks old today. she's the greatest.

love..

for the mommas.

from a brand new one to all the rest out there, you're incredible. I hope you were kind to yourself today and took time to rest in the beauty of what it is you get to do as a mom. it is a real gift, whether a birth mother or not, and you are the perfect one for it.

thank you to all of the parents in our lives who have taught us in your own special ways. especially the four that have shown us the most love and taught us the most valuable things while raising us in the best of homes. our parents are a big part of the reason we are living this life and our moms are two of the greatest.

and thank you for all of the kindness and congratulations you have been sending our way. Norah is a true joy. she is already way too good to us and we are enjoying this beautiful, sleepy, head-in-the-clouds time at home with her so much.

our fuzzy little bird.. I think you're really going to like her.

love.. so much love.

we've had an interesting couple of weeks. in all of the anticipation of new life, we found out she might not be lying the right direction. while that's not the end of the world and I have always known a c-section is a possibility for anyone, and that sometimes it is the best way for things to happen, my emotions were a little thrown off when they said we might have to go that route. in short, it's really okay if that has to happen, but my heart desires that it doesn't have to.

so we had to schedule another ultrasound. eventually I decided to not stress and wait until we knew for sure to make any big decisions. I know God will take care of us no matter what happens.

today was that ultrasound, and I can't tell you enough that I've never been so happy to get kicked in the ribs, ha. we thanked God that He can turn babies and that we would have peace and be encouraged with whatever the outcome. and right as the ultrasound started we could see she's facing the right way and ready to go! which makes the fact that it is much harder to walk lately make a lot of sense. so in the next few weeks I'll be feeling the most pain ever and I can't wait! (;

for now, this is the obligatory "here is my baby that just looks kind of like an alien at the moment with her face pressed up against the placenta" sonogram. enjoy.

love..