Happy New Year!!!
Not much happened today in the Norton Household; we slept in as late as Luke would allow and drug our behinds to the park- it was way too beautiful to waste it lazing around like I would have loved to then we came home and took a nice long nap.
Not much happened today in the Norton Household; we slept in as late as Luke would allow and drug our behinds to the park- it was way too beautiful to waste it lazing around like I would have loved to then we came home and took a nice long nap.
I am so thankful to see the beginning of yet another year, to spend it as Shawn's wife, raising our 4 beautiful babies. Speaking of babies...I was looking back at the post I made about Seth turning one month, he has changed so much, not so "Grandpa" looking;) I can't even remember life before him. He amazes me everyday with his little smiles and talks- and he smiles and talks ALL DAY LONG! 5 months goes by so fast, a quick blink of the eye! I never dreamed I would be a mama to four amazing kids, such a privilege. Though, some days it can feel like a nightmare, haha!
We had such a blessed Christmas. Our kids are so well-loved by both sides of the family. My mom came by and brought the kids each a gift on Christmas Eve, we spent Christmas morning at home and headed to Lori's (Shawn's mom) later that afternoon. The 28th was spent at Rick's (Shawn's dad) with the Norton's- an incredibly loving group of people. I have never loved a family more than my own as much as I love Shawn's. They really are amazing.
Shawn's dad and his girlfriend, Lacie, bought our family a membership to the Hands On Children's Museum- it's going to get a tremendous amount of use out of us! Now that Karlee and Jacob are back in public school I will have more free-time to take Lucas and Seth. We've been twice already and Luke has not stopped talking about it- he can't wait to go back!
Shawn's dad and his girlfriend, Lacie, bought our family a membership to the Hands On Children's Museum- it's going to get a tremendous amount of use out of us! Now that Karlee and Jacob are back in public school I will have more free-time to take Lucas and Seth. We've been twice already and Luke has not stopped talking about it- he can't wait to go back!
I celebrated my 30th birthday the day after Christmas. Shawn gave me my gift from him at midnight; 30 roses, 24 date-night coupons (2 a month), 30 coupons for 30 minutes of whatever I want; back rub, foot massage etc, a list of 30 reasons why he loves me, and $30 in scratch tickets ( I only won a dollar). SUCH a thoughtful gift. I am very lucky. Thanks, Babe.
Karlee and I helped out at the Rescue Mission for a couple of hours. It was packed- not at all what I expected after the holidays. I guess they get really full with volunteers for Christmas and it tends to spill over in the next week. We didn't mind, we still had a lot of fun. The men stayed in the kitchen to help with food prep and the ladies went to the basement to organize supplies. Nothing could have been more humbling for Karlee and me. It was our second time helping out and we are scheduled to at least once a month.
Later that evening Karlee and I went up to Bellevue to visit my niece, Gracie. She is simply beautiful. I never thought I could feel so much love for anyone else's child like I do my own, I was so wrong. I am sad I don't get to see her as often as I would like to, but I talked to her mom and grandma and I will be able to go up and see her at least once a month.
I would say I had a wonderful 30th birthday. Not at all what I would have imagined it to be, but better.
Karlee and I helped out at the Rescue Mission for a couple of hours. It was packed- not at all what I expected after the holidays. I guess they get really full with volunteers for Christmas and it tends to spill over in the next week. We didn't mind, we still had a lot of fun. The men stayed in the kitchen to help with food prep and the ladies went to the basement to organize supplies. Nothing could have been more humbling for Karlee and me. It was our second time helping out and we are scheduled to at least once a month.
Later that evening Karlee and I went up to Bellevue to visit my niece, Gracie. She is simply beautiful. I never thought I could feel so much love for anyone else's child like I do my own, I was so wrong. I am sad I don't get to see her as often as I would like to, but I talked to her mom and grandma and I will be able to go up and see her at least once a month.
I would say I had a wonderful 30th birthday. Not at all what I would have imagined it to be, but better.
One of my resolutions was to blog a bit more instead of posting on Facebook- so here I am, blogging.
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Love,
Natalie
See how much he's changed? He is such a sweetheart!
A few park pics from today.
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