3 year pictures

Of course I had to do a little 3 year old photo shoot with Norah. Just Drew, Norah and I, spent the evening driving around and taking some pictures. Norah was so excited to go deer watching and she was more thrilled by seeing all of the tractors and combines out in the fields.

Of course I had to set up the self timer and take a pic before we headed home!  We missed Hazel so much on the ride, but it was past her bedtime, so she will have to come deer watching when she gets a little older!  I'm sure she can't wait!

Birthdays!

We have had a very busy couple of weeks! We have had lots of visitors around because of the Invitational at VHGC. Our niece Emma was here for a week before her parents arrived and so we got to spend some time with her and Norah got some quality play time with her. Then, we celebrated Drew's birthday with his family, Drew and his partner, Ryan, won the Invitational, we got together to celebrate my Grandpa's 80th birthday, and our sweet girl Norah celebrated her 3rd birthday. Needless to say, we have done a lot of celebrating (and eating! :)) and it has been a fun couple of weeks!

Norah and Emma had a great time playing with our real strollers and their baby dolls outside!

Taking a stroll down the street!

Then, they had to pull out the double stroller of course.  When we asked Norah what her babies names were she told us Stella, which we of course already knew, and she said her second baby was Carlos!  HHHmmmm......not sure where she picked that one up from, but we'll go with it!

All the girls minus Grace.  We missed you Grace!

Daddy's little helpers

This was the first time Norah tried the Big Wheel at Grammy and Papa's house.  It is the first time I actually saw her pedal a bike and make it work.  It was at the perfect angle for her.

She was just so thrilled to be able to ride along with the other girls, finally!

Drew with his sister, Jennifer, and brother, Mark.

Traditional tractor ride

Then, we got to celebrate Grandpa Baird's 80th birthday.  I unfortunately didn't get a picture of Grandpa (or him with the kids), but we will all be together again on Tuesday, so hopefully then!

Norah and Thatcher blowing bubbles in the garage.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR BEAUTIFUL NORAH.
SHE WAS SO EXCITED WHEN SHE WOKE UP TO ALL OF THE BALLOONS ON HER FLOOR.

Of course, Hazey had to get in on the action.

Just what she asked for....Doc McStuffins and Lambie!

After seeing Norah's excitement about the Big Wheel at Grammy and Papa's, we had to get her one for her birthday!  Drew and Norah trying to figure out the directions!

Off she goes.....

My friend Jennifer was down the street for a bridal shower, so Claire and her got to stop for a little play time afterwards.

Our little Hazey Bean.  We'll be celebrating her birthday next!

Norah got her very own camera from Aunt Dinah and Uncle Kenny.  Let's just say she has been a little obsessed with taking pictures of EVERYTHING ever since!  

Playing in the Rain

We had a very unexpected rain storm last night, that lasted FOREVER! There was no lighting or thunder going on with all of this rain, so Drew and Norah decided to take advantage of the WARM rain and have a little fun! It was so much fun watching them! I am pretty sure they had a great time too! :)

All done and drying off!  

July 4th

We had a great fourth of July this year. The day was a little hectic for Drew at work, so we were anxious to get up to the lake and enjoy an evening with friends. We headed up to the Flanagan's house where we had a delicious food, drinks and lots of playing time. Norah had a great time playing with all of her friends, but she would probably say that was the highlight of the evening. It was definitely not the fireworks. She is very sensitive to sounds and obviously fireworks right above your head is about as loud as it can get. She wasn't a fan last year either, but I was hoping this year would be a little different. Not so much! We ended up having to go in the house and watched them from the living room about halfway through. She was hysterical when they were over though. She kept clapping and telling everyone she loved the fireworks. Little Stinker! Hazel slept right through the fireworks. Unfortunately, once she was awake for the ride home, she had a tough time getting back to sleep. I think she finally fell asleep at 12:45am. Yikes! We made it though! Thanks again for the hospitality Flanagans! We had a wonderful time and it was so great to see everyone!

This is how we started our morning.  I turned my back for one second and this is where her oranges ended up. Silly girl!

Hazey enjoying her dinner at the Flanagan's 

Having some chips and water on the deck

One of the few family photos we have of the four of us.
More family photos to come in August! :)

Norah and her pal Cole

The Cubitt Family
Claire, Mike, Jennifer and Cole
I figured I would post a family picture for her since she hasn't posted on her blog in 2 WHOLE YEARS!  (Ha!  Love ya Jenn, just had to tease ya a little!)

Sweet Bryn getting rinsed off after take a dip in the lake!

Jenn and Claire

Beautiful sunset before the fireworks