Madisen - two weeks old

Just an update. Madisen is doing wonderfully. A great nurser, a great sleeper, and she (so far) hardly ever cries. Here are some cute pictures

The girls holding hands: Madisen, Katelin and Mommy

"This is my baby sister? Whoa!"



Double Duty.

Our first week at church.
"Oh, Mommy. I'm ready for a nap."

Ready or Not, Here I Come!

For those who haven't heard, baby Madisen has arrived...a week early. Madisen Lynn Norton was born Sunday, August 31st at 2:35 AM. Weighing in at 6lbs 11oz and 20 inches long. She has a FULL head of dark blonde hair and blue eyes and as pink as can be. She is adjusting well, a good nurser and getting the hang of staying asleep.

Family picture

Madisen all dressed up and ready to go home.

"Don't I look pretty, Daddy?"

" Got our nummies (binkies), and jammies and now we're ready for bed."

Katelin's not too sure what to think about Madisen, but she's excited.

And baby makes 4...almost!

Well, unfortunately no baby yet...two weeks left, so she'll be here before we know it. Happy to report that Becky has only gained 35 pounds with this baby...so losing the baby weight shouldn't be too hard. Also happy to report that she has no stretch marks...yeah!!! With Katelin, she gained 55 pounds and had a handful of stretch marks.

Here's Becky, miserably uncomfortable as all pregnant moms are the last couple weeks.

And some cute pictures of Katelin!

Summer Vacation

Well, the month of July has been very busy for us. We spent a week in Ogden, UT visiting Eric's brother's family the first week of the month. Then towards the end of the month we traveled to Florence, OR to camp for a week with Becky's family. Camping was fun and sunny, but cold. I guess we're used to the hot summers over here in Idaho. Didn't take any pictures when we were camping but got some video. Once we get that downloaded to the computer, we'll attempt to get it up on the website.

Katelin had a ball both places. She's growing up so fast. Not saying lots of words (she says "Hi" all the time), but jabbers constantly. She's apparently got a lot to say. She'll be a good big sister...little sister is due in about 4 weeks.

Here are some cute pics of Katelin. The bottom ones are of her in her new toddler chair. She sits in it and watches "Elmo's World." She is addicted to "Elmo's World," and she'd sit and watch it all day long if I let her!

Still trying to sell our home. Anyone interested? :) Here's the listing link:

http://tricities.idaho.remax.com/listings/ListingDetail_r4.aspx?LID=39401438&RFRSKNID=85&#

"Hey Mom, get out of the way...I'm watching Elmo!"

"Are you done yet taking my picture?"

Vacation 2008

Just got back from a week vacation in Eden, UT (near Ogden). Had a great time. Eric's brother, wife and 2 yr old daughter Izzie came to visit from SLC for a few days. Katelin and Izzie had a blast playing together...at least when they weren't stealing eachother's toys! :)

Here are some cute pictures...

"I'm having so much fun...lets go swimming."

"Whooh, that was so much fun, momma."

Katelin, Uncle Aaron, and Izzie reading books together.

"We're pals, right Katelin?"

Kisses goodnight. Too cute!

Visit to Tillamook

Katelin and i recently took a trip to Tillamook to celebrate my Dad's 70th birthday. It was a lot of fun and Katelin had a ball playing with her cousins. She has many cousins her age on my side of the family.

Katelin and 5 month old cousin Eli.

"Daddy, spin me again!"

Spring time is here. YEAH!!!

Here are some adorable pictures of Katelin in some of her spring/summer time clothes/Sunday dress. She's getting so big and has such a silly personality. In the pictures of her in the yellow dress she is doing the motions for "Patty Cake" and "Itsy, Bitsy Spider." Two of her FAVORITE songs to sing!

Happy Birthday Katelin

Katelin's first birthday was on April 18th. An update on her at that time: she is walking around like a pro and occasionally runs; she is still sleeping through the night anywhere between 9-11 hours at night; and takes a nice long nap in the middle of the day (about 3 hours).

Mmmmm, yummy birthday cake!

"Happy Birthday to me!"

"Is it time to open my presents yet?"

"Ooooh, this cake feels funny between my fingers."

"Here Daddy, you have some too!"

One year ago!

Well its hard to believe that Katelin will be a year old in a couple days. Its even harder to believe how much our lives have changed in just a year. This time one year ago, Eric was still teaching, Becky was still working, and sleeping in on the weekends was still a common occurance! Here's how we looked one year ago.

I am happy to report that at 4 1/2 months pregnant, I weigh the same as I did when I GOT pregnant with Katelin. Hopefully that trend continues!

Here's how our precious Katelin looked one year ago...and how she looks today. What a change!

One year ago...


And today....

Happy Easter!

Here are some cute pictures of Katelin. She'll be one year old on April 18th. Seems like just yesterday we brought her home from the hospital.

Katelin in her Easter dress

Some of our updated family pictures