Tuesday, September 13, 2016

The New Normal


This summer. This summer our normal has shifted, but in reality, is there ever truly a normal?  We'll be one less adult at holidays, but one more kid. We have started at new schools, and stayed at the same. We've suffered some, enjoyed a lot, and have been thankful through it all. We've endured change, but welcomed the unchanged.

The past six months have been unpredictable and bittersweet. All I can say is that we are thankful. Thankful for everything, yes everything. And despite the uncertainty of it all, we were able to make some fantastic memories - capped off by an early fall trip up to the North Shore.



Summer has come and gone, fall has arrived, and we welcome the uncertainty of it all.



Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Adding to the Northern Normans


So, we have some news. Meet the newest addition to the Northern Norman Clan: Cara Elisabeth.

In her short life, she's done a few things....completed the basics, hearing checked successfully- at least that's what they claimed this test was checking ;)

Had the inaugural first bath at home....with mixed results.




Driven across the country to see her grandad who is courageously battling pancreatic cancer...21 hours in the car made her a rock-star baby for sure.



We're in love, she's a perfect fit for our family.





Even when she's being a real joy....

Let's hope that we all get some of this in the days ahead.