Wednesday, January 20, 2010

just part of the family

she's laid back, i can almost hear the thoughts that play in her mind. "okay so i'm new at this mom stuff, sure i'm overwhelmed but can handle it, it won't break me."

i've always felt that when you introduce a new person to your family, they should come alongside what you're already up to. teaching the little one along the way what you're all about rather than changing life to suddenly circulate them. it's okay to travel with an infant, or feed a toddler sushi, and not turn your home into kid extravaganza with the latest and greatest gadget. (sometimes mine just happens to be deaconland) granted i realize everyone is different and some people will completely disagree with my opinion, but lara and ben seem to take the same approach. they love her, cuddle her, tell her she's precious but books and art outweigh plastic and novelties in their home. norah is coming into a world full of opportunity. the opportunity she has is the gift of parents expecting her to grow to her potential, and will help her find what that is.















6 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks, Mere! Love that we made the blog. I feel famous. The pics are gorgeous. We are still hemming and hawing about which ones to choose... Too many good ones! You'll hear from us soon. Thanks for the kind words. xoxoxo

Unknown said...

Wow....so beautiful!!! I'm keeping this in mind for 2 years from now when I have a little one!:) Love the pics!

Anonymous said...

Hey Nora. Love you baby! Mollie and Mike

Life is a Journey said...

Adorable and adorabler. Sweet and sweeter. Great pix. Great subject. Love, MerMer

Unknown said...

great pics of norah! but i'm laughing out loud . . . all books and art now while she's still a baby. just wait till she's walking and talking, your house will also look like toys r us threw up all over it! hahaha!

bbom713 said...

SO CUTE!!!!

xoxo cousin kk