Tea for One (AKA: TOO STINKIN CUTE!!!!!)

Okay...I know this is the 2nd post in one day...but this is TOO STINKIN' CUTE! Enjoy!

Play It! Maestro!

While Daddy was out playing with the band last night to kick off the beginning of Dayton Celtic Festival Weekend, Norah, Poppy and Grandma were playing a little music of their own. As you can see from the video, we may have a little Diva on our hands.

Around the World in ....Six Months?

Okay...so Norah hasn't exactly been around the world, but she certainly has been racking up the frequent travel miles (frequent flier miles to come in September when she takes her first airplane trip!) over these past few weeks.

The Weber's traveled roughly 1,100 miles in 3 days, and Norah racked up her visit to her 6th and 7th states (Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and New York) whilst traveling to Syracuse, NY to witness the nuptials between good family friends, Gary and Stephanie Pinto.

Daddy was raised in Baldwinsville, NY (just outside of Syracuse), and Norah got to see where her 'Ol' Man' grew up as well as celebrate with the happy couple.

Although the trip detailed A LOT of travel in a short amount of time, the Weber's enjoyed themselves. We got to hang out and hob-nob with Daddy's old friends (We love the Pintos and the Meads... love the 'artsy picture of J & Tab...Come visit soon!) at the rehearsal dinner, stay in a hotel with our daughter for the first time and party the night away at the wedding reception (big thanks to Norah's awesome babysitters that allowed Mommy and Daddy to have a 'Hot Date Night').

Oh, and by the way, our Norah is THE BEST LITTLE TRAVELER in the world! Kudos go out to Ms. Norah for sitting quietly and content during an 11 hour drive home!!!! She is truly the best little girl EVER!

Enjoy the pics of our Travelin' Little Girl. We're staying put for a month or so, and I'm sure we'll all enjoy the rest. Next stop: State # 8! Florida in September!

Love to all,
J, D & Norah

The Left Coast Meets the Midwest and Norah Moves in the Right Direction

Last Thursday, Dan and JC hosted three very special visitors: J's Aunt Susan, Uncle Don and their beautiful Golden Retriever, Cosmos. Aunt Susan and Uncle Don have been on a month-long, cross-country road trip visiting National parks and family. They started out from their home in Southern California and graced the Webers with a visit on their way back to the Left Coast.

Even though the visit was short, we had a wonderful time. Not only did Aunt Susan and Uncle Don get to meet their Great-Niece, but the Webers had the opportunity to spend some really good time with family. We showed off The Weber Inn, went to our favorite restaurant, Troni's (check out the picture of Norah trying to 'pay' w/ the credit card!) and just generally got to catch up and chat. We can't wait to see them again soon.

Please enjoy the pictures of the visit as well as a cute video of Norah trying to 'crawl' towards her big brother, Angus.

Next up on the docket for the Webers: a trip to Syracuse, NY for a wedding!

Take care,
J, D and Norah

Family, Firsts & Fireworks on the Fourth Far, Far Away

The 4th of July Weekend saw many firsts for Norah Belle. On July 1st, D & J packed up the car complete with trailer hitch carrying a bush-hog and baby stroller, canvas tarp carrying luggage and baby exersaucer and cab carrying doggy, baby and Mommy and Daddy and headed on down to the family cabin in Lake Toxaway, NC.

The Webers left at 8 p.m. and drove through the night so as not to disturb Norah's sleeping schedule. This was a very good decision made by Mommy and Daddy because our little princess did just that....slept. She stirred once during a gas stop in Knoxville, TN and promptly went back to sleep until we arrived at around 3:00 a.m. Our good friends Todd, Sarah and 3 yr. old Aeden met up at the cabin at around 4:30 a.m and the fun began!

Norah had her first hike strapped on Mommy's belly whilst meeting up w/ Daddy and Todd at a fishing spot, sported her bathing suit for the first time and sat in the baby pool Mommy and Daddy got, laid in the grass and dipped her footsies in a creek for the first time.

Norah also got her first taste of fireworks on the 4th of July. The Webers took Little Ms Belle to Brevard, NC to watch a fireworks show. Well, lets just say that the combination of a long day, long night and loud noises were enough to send Norah into hysterics throughout the entire show. Norah howled. She positively howled the entire time to the point of hyperventilation. The only time she stopped was when a particularly bright firework went off. Actually, it was kind of cute. It's touching to see a little one experience something with such intensity. Heck, the 4th of July will probably be one of Norah's favorite holidays one day. :-)

Aeden and the folks had a good time, too. We played catch in the yard, shucked corn, played with Angus (who loves it down there because he can be off leash), watched movies, shopped in Highlands and went out to dinner. All in all, it was a great 1st vacation with our daughter.

Check out the great pics from the trip along w/ some cute ones w/ Grandma and Grandpa.

Until next time,
J & D