My boy is almost 3...

Enjoying some cake with Mimi at BF's birthday end of August 2015! And totally cracking us up! 

I find myself trying to take mental pictures of my children all day long hoping to cherish these tiny years. I just love these days... 

Beau loves to read! He wakes up, comes into the play room, crawls up into my rocking chair while I am holding Tessa wanting to read with me. 

He is crazy about learning right now! He counts everything, seeings numbers and letters all around his world, along with colors and shapes. 

He is amazing at learning songs and even if he isn't sure of the exact letters, he will insert his best guess and keep singing along in the correct tune! This precious boy has my heart!

And the way he is with Tessa blows me away. She's little and doesn't do a lot of cool stuff right now.. But he values her and adores her. She isn't boring to him, she's beautiful and sweet and smiles at him! (All things he has said!) She makes him laugh and he is so proud to show her off.

My sweet first born will be 3 in just 1 week's time. 

Typical school day morning for Beau man! 

Sister snuggles August 2015

While our school friends are napping! These 2 were wide awake with lots of smiles!

Norris family trip to the Perot museum september 2015, Labor Day weekend 

Lots of firsts coming this fall! Including bubba ball! Can't wait to take a picture of him all suited up. We are hoping he loves it but we know there's a chance he may not love it just yet, and that's okay! 

I will end this 'Beau is almost 3' post with a list I've been keeping of funny phrases and the way he says some words.. He is so fantastic!

Are you sure?

That's awesome!

Coming up!

I don't know.

Good idea mommy!

Good job daddy!

Mommy, I love her!

Little eyes, little chin

Ah-stuh-ridge=ostrich 

Mickey house 

That'll do the trick!

I keen up!

There we go!

Good as new!

Wait a second! (Finger at temple)

Are you kidding me!?

Can we can we!?

The=buh 

I've had enough!

That's hilarious!

That's so si-wee! (Silly)

Slowly and quickly 

Well...

So, (so confident about a plan!)

I can't see a fing 

Just like me!

To name a FEW! 

Can't wait to make more memories this season! 

Blessed beyond measure,

Lindsi 

Beau 2 years & 11 months

This weekend we went to Target with Mimi and Beau was having a little bit of a hard time following directions… Eventually I had to take away his big Dusty and his little Dusty and put him in the shopping cart so that we could finish our trip and get out of there. When we got back home I told Beau that I was sorry for being grumpy and then my plan was to tell him how it is important to listen to mommy when we are in the store because my number one job is to keep him safe.

But before I could finish Beau said "I'm sorry I was grumpy too mommy" and then he put his little hands on my cheeks and kissed me. It was one of my favorite moments of being his mommy and let me tell you, there are about a million!

Home group picnic!

August mental pictures and real pictures..

I keep trying to find a time to sit down at the computer and jot down so many things I never want to forget about my two beautiful children and this season of our lives. But every time I do there's laundry or dishes or lesson planning or toys to clean up or children to snuggle.

So I am thankful that I can sit here and hold my daughter as she nurses and get some of this down before they change again right before my eyes! This month Beau will be one month away from turning three years old. 

He is such an amazing little boy. I have a list on my phone of all the funny phrases that he says and I'm always amazed at how he uses them in the right context! I just can't believe how much she loves Tessa. All day long he's checking in with us giving her lots of kisses and making sure she's OK. If she cries he says it's OK, we're here Tessa. He's very particular about his toys and which ones he plays with when. But he seems to appreciate everything that he has and plays with such a variety of things.

He loves to snuggle. We just started putting him in his own bed after he falls asleep with us in our bed. We never saw ourselves being the bed sharing types but it has been such a sweet blessing and we have made so many fun memories as a family! He is very proud of his bed and if he wakes up in the middle the night we let them come back to bed with us.

Beau will be playing Bubba Ball this fall! It is a step before T-ball. We are hoping that he loves it! We see so much natural ability and him!

Tessa is two months old and about 7 pounds. At her two month appointment she was 6 lbs. 14 oz. which is exactly the weight Beau was when he was discharged at birth! We love our sweet tiny girl! Just like her brother, she sleeps best on my chest. She nurses beautifully and continues to grow! She has started doing this incredible thing where when you're holding her and looking in her eyes she starts to smile over and over again and tonight when I was holding her before her bath she made this beautiful sound like she was trying to laugh.

Tessa was in her preemie clothes until she was eight weeks old and now she is looking super cute in all of her newborn clothes and jammies. I love putting a headband on her! I knew I would love having a girl! 

Beau after church- August. I just adore this big boy so much!

Sweet smiles! 

This boy!! He loves his bubbles!!

She loves her solly wrap! 

Perot museum!

We love the Edwards family!!

Playing with baby Jax!

Splashing with Casen!

The joy they bring... 💙💕

August treated us very well! And it's not over yet!

Blessed beyond measure,

Lindsi

Remember

"For You created my inmost being;

You knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Your works are wonderful,

I know that full well."

You love us Lord, all of us. You long for a relationship with us. Sometimes I forget what You did for my soul. Draw me close to You.

Love,

L. Norris

What a fun-filled weekend!

Matt and I had a quiet Friday night in. We knew we had a big and busy weekend ahead of us, so we rented a movie and snuggled up with the puppy.

Saturday we hung out with some of our favs at BWW.. I am so glad that D&B Rogers have moved back! I have so enjoyed spending time when them. Matthew and I didn't have any big plans for the 4th so at the last minute we decided to have a 4th of July slip-n-slide party! We ended up having a super fun group! We played this post-it game and laughed so hard that we nearly missed the fireworks.

Matt ended up being off today, but I spent most of the day with Kelly & Monica! It was soooo good to see them both. We always enjoy getting together. Kel and I talked about how natural and comfortable it is. Our conversations never break and the time always ends too quickly. I feel so blessed to have these friends.

I am feeling so challenged and adding things to my mental prayer list daily, or even more frequently than that. Matt & I want to know what church we are supposed to be a part of. I want to learn how to pray and support my husband. I know that I need the Lord to show me how to be his help mate. I want to be the woman he has always hoped for.

But I will take this walk with Christ one day at a time. My sweet Jesus, I need you so. I know that you want to use us Lord. Show us and guide us. We need Your grace.

Ready for a fresh week!

Love,
L. Norris

Life is full, full indeed

Last day at sea..

One night at dinner!

honeymooners!

Love this man.. :)

About to head to COZUMEL! We had so much fun shopping and walking around downtown.

Progreso! We were tired.. but enjoyed never-ending Coronas and the beach!

overlooking the big boat, catching some rays!

My sweet husband, my best friend

Enjoying the windy deck.

About to head to our first dinner on the big boat! So happy to be away...



Well, I know that I have a daily reader, or at least someone who checks to see if I have updated daily.. so Daddy, I am going to be more motivated to update! Not that we don't talk every day anyway... After all, I am so blessed to have parents who are also my best friends.

Blogging really helps me to process life's events and gives me a place to look back on to see all that has changed.

Matthew and I had a great honeymoon. Time seemed to move at a different pace than it does at home where we have bills, jobs, a dog and chores. My incredible parents took care of Vegas while we were gone. My daddy stayed with her and kept her company and we didn't worry about her one second while we were gone!

The week we got home, PaPa was not doing very well. He was ready to go and be with his Jesus. I am so thankful that Matt and I were able to be with the family during his final hours. I couldn't help but put my self in B's position and think about how I would feel if it were my father. I am certainly not ready for that day, however, my husband already prays for my heart. When you lose someone you love, it is an ache that you really can't explain. It is so final and irreversible.

But when you know where they will spend eternity, it is easier to say goodbye, see you soon.

I am really enjoying teaching at the Chinese school. I love teaching elementary-aged students. I am thankful to be working because I think if I wasn't I would spend too much of my day waiting for Matt to get home. This month we will be hunting for a house to rent. We have plans in place that should allow us to buy our first home late next year.

Life is so good and I am so thankful for where we are in life. I am enjoying being Matt's wife and learning so much about myself and him. I often catch glimpses of the woman I want to be, and I know that surrendering to Christ in every way is the only way I will get there. It really does take three. I say that truly believing it, but I'm not sure that my life always reflects that. One day at a time, Lord please use me even in my weakness and immaturity.

Side note: My little brother is playing the World Series of Poker Main Event in Vegas!! I am so impressed by the man that he is becoming. I would not be the woman I am without my brother and I am so thankful for his friendship and the inspiration he brings to so many.

How sweet it is to be Lindsi Norris. the people in my life are amazing..

OH!!!!! and I am 25 now. Cait treated me to a fabulous birthday lunch at Gloria's! So fun! We shopped a little and then Vegas and I enjoyed a birthday nap while we waited for Matthew to get home. Then, so many of our wonderful friends came over and celebrated with me! Today I have birthday enchiladas with my mom & dad, Matty and my Grams.

Okay, if I sit here any longer I will think of more things to update about... So, off to sleep. Chinese school in the morning!

Love,
L. Norris

hello ocean blue

My mind and heart have felt heavy lately. I am not satisfied with some of my actions lately.. I feel like I am short and impatient, and I take things too seriously when I wish that I could just laugh and move on. I want to be hard to offend so that I can be light-hearted when the battle doesn't really matter and save my energy for the battles that do matter.

My husband has worked so hard this week. Of course, he doesn't complain and he still finds the energy to spend quality time with me, take Vegas for a walk and play softball with our friends. Today he really impressed me... He took the time to talk with me about a little misunderstanding so that we could both understand the other better. I felt so lucky to have a husband who thought that it was important to talk and clear the air.

This week I have been off work. It has been excellent to have time to clean, organize, pack for our trip and get some other things done. However, I am very much looking forward to going back to work on the 21st. I am finding myself looking forward to Matt getting home... I will do better when I am doing something.

Life is strange sometimes.. I am okay with that.

Love,
L. Norris