tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68233012973472446872024-03-21T21:13:41.786-07:00The Norris ClanThe Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-65287556615209519582013-09-16T22:47:00.001-07:002013-09-16T22:47:39.439-07:00Rosemary-kissed Orange Thumbprint Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHpaUHDBgrmFAdU0tKLjYGRz9tlKgR8t6UhNhD_LDHgycsX7925dhGbapefERzA7T0cYVzMyotHrNEHAbqH1bDu_vC49ILy8eb1kgR_mh_A_7wwUT-i6T5OIX4cG_HKCxi59RSrBaJbuw/s640/blogger-image--1825461519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLHpaUHDBgrmFAdU0tKLjYGRz9tlKgR8t6UhNhD_LDHgycsX7925dhGbapefERzA7T0cYVzMyotHrNEHAbqH1bDu_vC49ILy8eb1kgR_mh_A_7wwUT-i6T5OIX4cG_HKCxi59RSrBaJbuw/s640/blogger-image--1825461519.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lately, I have been on a cooking/baking-from-Pinterest spree... It's been so fun finding new recipes and <i>actually</i> trying them! Granted, most of the over 2000 pins on my boards will never be realized by my hands, I love feeling creative and productive with something new. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This recipe, however, was not from Pinterest, although it's probably out there somewhere. I got this deliciousness from a Christmas cookie exchange I went to several years ago. My sister and I still talk about how savory and scrumptious these cookies were. Well, tonight, I finally decided to try them... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh. My. I'm in big trouble when I weigh in at Weight Watchers this week! Surely there is a lower fat recipe for these, but the melty buttery goodness is not substitutable! (is that even a word?) Chilling the dough was a key factor, as well as using parchment paper on the cookie sheet. Hope you enjoy them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u>Rosemary-kissed Orange Thumbprint Cookies</u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Prep: 30 min. Bake: 14-16 min. Chill: 1 hr. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oven: 325*F</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup all-purpose flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 cup cornstarch </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp. snipped fresh rosemary</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 tsp. salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3/4 cup butter, softened</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/3 cup powdered sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Few drops almond OR vanilla extract</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 cup orange marmalade</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Powdered sugar to sift on cookies after baked</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. In a small bowl stir together the flour, cornstarch, rosemary, and salt; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium-high for 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup powdered sugar and extract and beat until combined. Add flour mixture and beat until combined. Wrap and chill dough for 1 hour or until easy to handle. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Preheat oven rot 325*F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats; set aside. Shape dough into twenty-four 1 inch balls. Arrange 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Use thumb to make indentations in each cookie. Spoon about 1/2 tsp. marmalade into center of each. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Bake 14-16 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove and cool completely on wire racks. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar to serve. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Makes 24 cookies. </div>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-16949648139655618472011-12-19T11:50:00.000-08:002011-12-19T11:58:11.854-08:00Merry Christmas...The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-1129176749992603962011-11-02T09:17:00.001-07:002011-11-02T09:17:58.567-07:00Halloween!!They made the cutest Vikings... Meet Hiccup and Astrid!<br />
<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNe8EpfGUE4w9xMxUO84HO5aBmCXI0c24cWZA_J1SSFxxvDGCk30zNLvI5H52NujDeNyQcVmt0HSHXeu3soXNpKkxg2noUatYO6AGrgOl7cDuYk0QZ6Ix4Du8KK4zUbVX4AdDbE_GYVHNX/s640/blogger-image--591274194.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNe8EpfGUE4w9xMxUO84HO5aBmCXI0c24cWZA_J1SSFxxvDGCk30zNLvI5H52NujDeNyQcVmt0HSHXeu3soXNpKkxg2noUatYO6AGrgOl7cDuYk0QZ6Ix4Du8KK4zUbVX4AdDbE_GYVHNX/s640/blogger-image--591274194.jpg" /></a></div>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-11031948597821481352011-06-11T21:10:00.000-07:002011-06-11T21:12:07.904-07:00Paris...? Yes please!Here is a romantic contest I just entered... ah, to dream...<br /><a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/06/goes-to-paris/"><br />Oh Happy Day... goes to Paris!</a>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-25824751140335420982010-12-05T23:24:00.001-08:002010-12-05T23:26:52.138-08:00Christmas...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs732.ash1/162635_10150115200934289_786704288_7316489_5013175_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 447px; height: 627px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs732.ash1/162635_10150115200934289_786704288_7316489_5013175_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Lights are up outside... Decorations are up in the house... it feels like Christmastime. I am in my happy place.The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-69864024746881876732010-10-27T16:53:00.001-07:002010-10-27T16:53:34.753-07:00Pure Bliss Desserts<br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5121451531/'><img src='http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/5121451531_8d92eb9b0b_m.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />My friend, Andi, had a dream to bake delicious desserts, cakes, scones, cupcakes.... You get it. She has been running her business out of a rented kitchen and her home... Until now. She opened her BEAUTIFUL store front in Bellingham yesterday. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5122055458/'><img src='http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/5122055458_563077b8ff_m.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />If you need a new date night place, girlfriend talk session, or just to fix your sweet tooth craving, go! You won't be sorry...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5121453821/'><img src='http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/5121453821_50795f8b81_m.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5121454937/'><img src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1236/5121454937_6817598ee0_m.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5122058594/'><img src='http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/5122058594_cf6b7691b6_m.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5122059716/'><img src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1329/5122059716_50f3e0f6c7_m.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5121457771/'><img src='http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1112/5121457771_69a3d2d74e_m.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone<br />The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-58473903982075881392010-10-27T16:20:00.000-07:002010-10-27T16:42:11.627-07:00It's that time of year...My kids have been begging me to carve pumpkins.... So here they are!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/98294945@N00/5122032354/"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/5122032354_cf9d2bc14a_m.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" border="0" height="210" width="281" /></a></center>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-49199701381806089812010-10-26T18:35:00.000-07:002010-10-26T18:39:14.565-07:00Let's give it a shot...Facebook has taken over my cyberlife. Ugh! I hate it, but it's true. I love blogging, I love talking about my family and keeping up with everyone. But it seems so easy just to post a quick "status update" on Facebook rather than a long blog about the day/trip/event....<br />While reading a friend’s <a href="http://amy-ohmy.blogspot.com/2010/10/5-minute-blogger.html">blog </a>she mentioned how she was going to become a five minute blogger (an idea she got from <span style="font-style: italic;">her</span> friend). I love this idea!<br />So.... I am going to give it a shot... I want to keep this blog if only for myself. Hope I can keep it going... miss you all!The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-6542638535946072652009-07-31T14:18:00.000-07:002009-07-31T15:27:35.830-07:00Sam...Well, since I haven't properly introduced our newest edition, allow me to now:<br /><br />This is America Samuel Danzig Norris, more commonly known as "Sam."<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfsjpahzD2iBnjdYKWXnl79jLuiWHvlRYE9e2AIsn9Jz2G0_1Wpdoy-FVqPEUNUXYr5_U6yBccycjUvRhwXaSqbWTzlonSxxAj8XwJrrGvSxqnjHeVapQ8pOf5Rr-GgwovPaDbpF_7AKe/s1600-h/Sam+at+three+weeks+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxfsjpahzD2iBnjdYKWXnl79jLuiWHvlRYE9e2AIsn9Jz2G0_1Wpdoy-FVqPEUNUXYr5_U6yBccycjUvRhwXaSqbWTzlonSxxAj8XwJrrGvSxqnjHeVapQ8pOf5Rr-GgwovPaDbpF_7AKe/s400/Sam+at+three+weeks+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364747345833660322" border="0" /></a>This is Sam at 3 weeks old.<br />Sam is a South African Mastiff, also known as a Boerboel.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPLEe7qb_bzK96FC4DE5694BuRqlzJQ2gFnrc_YuprvMjZl2DWodSl6sTwTZ9VhXC4685nwOsPeMsCfeACmqMJ1o8k-A8NP5wWRk0f0fdjYQ-T7UGIXsx-AUfWer-hmEhZRt_DEtbggYa/s1600-h/5+Tarzan1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPLEe7qb_bzK96FC4DE5694BuRqlzJQ2gFnrc_YuprvMjZl2DWodSl6sTwTZ9VhXC4685nwOsPeMsCfeACmqMJ1o8k-A8NP5wWRk0f0fdjYQ-T7UGIXsx-AUfWer-hmEhZRt_DEtbggYa/s400/5+Tarzan1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364745140801283874" border="0" /></a>4 weeks old...<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBeQ8ZH1O3MPvKz10LLpau9krafEeFenlgKmioGPvipGyV6X99vdZmTy5_aZcXeuHD5J-2Q6VgJ8z4zz9pnAHof4jt6YOdE7rVGFfpUBidE03_srVjQNpWBlhk2Bu4hJshlmHW_WUHHjX/s1600-h/5+Tarzan.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBeQ8ZH1O3MPvKz10LLpau9krafEeFenlgKmioGPvipGyV6X99vdZmTy5_aZcXeuHD5J-2Q6VgJ8z4zz9pnAHof4jt6YOdE7rVGFfpUBidE03_srVjQNpWBlhk2Bu4hJshlmHW_WUHHjX/s400/5+Tarzan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364744993707316546" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnlUBvfbTcqLMQnYBgFz8JCg1_E-0QRYjooMV8v49zjfMXLjoppOkBcdmvtjvUtJJOc2cT7fuoHQiV2KK3gf2RGVEpFkPltWYCmcco0kr2TOYqSA8XpuvwdkzYGrZi2jzLJ1biC4q0EZq/s1600-h/6+Tarzan4_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGnlUBvfbTcqLMQnYBgFz8JCg1_E-0QRYjooMV8v49zjfMXLjoppOkBcdmvtjvUtJJOc2cT7fuoHQiV2KK3gf2RGVEpFkPltWYCmcco0kr2TOYqSA8XpuvwdkzYGrZi2jzLJ1biC4q0EZq/s400/6+Tarzan4_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364744985984336914" border="0" /></a>6 weeks old...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyYctSLIthllADUfQb7GlEE4dVhwmyN_LqaLkdTKMqlInqx4Bpy5zozju030rvmeXuiAZiDOQ9sKI68jxJ53o6QziUka1B_-rALrXL7VEDt4UK9NE9se34qts5v3Ae-VQzYwQQYRQU6vd/s1600-h/IMG_2259.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyYctSLIthllADUfQb7GlEE4dVhwmyN_LqaLkdTKMqlInqx4Bpy5zozju030rvmeXuiAZiDOQ9sKI68jxJ53o6QziUka1B_-rALrXL7VEDt4UK9NE9se34qts5v3Ae-VQzYwQQYRQU6vd/s400/IMG_2259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364744981773798978" border="0" /></a>8 weeks old... our first meeting!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTp3yARMBrLcMmnHQd5WZLHsePQCo3FMoGSEtq_y8yokvPLSG_kIJZbuFZyZZwdK5va_68lNQPungG0WxngomL5O3vHRMltJIe54Sn89ErM4ENDBSrhNWmtojSdJ-owKGckjHqDzKtVCpN/s1600-h/IMG_2263.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTp3yARMBrLcMmnHQd5WZLHsePQCo3FMoGSEtq_y8yokvPLSG_kIJZbuFZyZZwdK5va_68lNQPungG0WxngomL5O3vHRMltJIe54Sn89ErM4ENDBSrhNWmtojSdJ-owKGckjHqDzKtVCpN/s400/IMG_2263.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364744968812470962" border="0" /></a>Certainly love at first sight, that's for sure.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1uzHAMyeeszVDB8rZcJtU8IJ4I6zVSADAYJav5xr6TG08zmpVjsMpwEudd3owpX3D01WfeNAxomTHQpBVTMICThWC5psIlxIBQK93bbeWGcvxN7YfBEVofcUD8P276yINqUrOFAEw73J/s1600-h/IMG_2264.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1uzHAMyeeszVDB8rZcJtU8IJ4I6zVSADAYJav5xr6TG08zmpVjsMpwEudd3owpX3D01WfeNAxomTHQpBVTMICThWC5psIlxIBQK93bbeWGcvxN7YfBEVofcUD8P276yINqUrOFAEw73J/s400/IMG_2264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364744964973194994" border="0" /></a>He was calm and confident right from the beginning.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xET3coP5qXBSMccA7_4h_3mN03g22vR2HIc5nzI9J2fS_NSzmAOs7ahxQdDkIc1JsspVBLuCu3hZg81g6Rm-Bk4mX1z2VKTPS8GWrCBWhmUD-JzoH4g8PSlFMYGXXsU7SZG_aRQZ3Ost/s1600-h/IMG_2287.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xET3coP5qXBSMccA7_4h_3mN03g22vR2HIc5nzI9J2fS_NSzmAOs7ahxQdDkIc1JsspVBLuCu3hZg81g6Rm-Bk4mX1z2VKTPS8GWrCBWhmUD-JzoH4g8PSlFMYGXXsU7SZG_aRQZ3Ost/s400/IMG_2287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364743968227743250" border="0" /></a>He immediately took to Rick. He knew right way who Daddy was.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi451-3ZAtlNrpTDtQa_UzbyZY0gDs72DgSxJYAtHCiBYDa7lehNKB8vJok8OlibBragZu1mzsbstdnO1WpBu1L7VHFLLL9dNPxJWFvyeH2GhvjCLr_c9B2_ORPW9At9O-xBWFQJVUQURa7/s1600-h/IMG_2289.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi451-3ZAtlNrpTDtQa_UzbyZY0gDs72DgSxJYAtHCiBYDa7lehNKB8vJok8OlibBragZu1mzsbstdnO1WpBu1L7VHFLLL9dNPxJWFvyeH2GhvjCLr_c9B2_ORPW9At9O-xBWFQJVUQURa7/s400/IMG_2289.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364743962992456018" border="0" /></a>We flew down to LA to pick him up. There are not many reputable breeders in the US, and the one we chose was in California. So we flew out EARLY Friday morning, picked him up at 11 am, and headed to Hermosa Beach for a few hours of bonding time. As you can see, there was not issues with bonding at all!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqG84w4bxoe19UX8c6RNKQ0ijlbdsJ9Mb_oyifJa7ENXSia8RgtnARX-WXpZT_SxxV3cgDLLBXVfuI-a2o67_aXQi2j0uiTAymyg-ES5iYNTTGbQBa5JO5Tmoi6d8wAmuxmL8hmG9eLd5/s1600-h/IMG_2294.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqG84w4bxoe19UX8c6RNKQ0ijlbdsJ9Mb_oyifJa7ENXSia8RgtnARX-WXpZT_SxxV3cgDLLBXVfuI-a2o67_aXQi2j0uiTAymyg-ES5iYNTTGbQBa5JO5Tmoi6d8wAmuxmL8hmG9eLd5/s400/IMG_2294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364743951488747378" border="0" /></a>He seems SO small in Rick's arms. When we brought him home, he was around 18 pounds at 8 weeks old.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIyE-UpjgmKGXIFD8xoHqYMm2CSpdw2aZHOD0Qumuh5z0yfbvpT5nI98osDKCloBTKm3lv78PASiaTh7mQCHGvOkgPTE3Av1J_FLdem-BM9816PN-o4za_yhXMJhaOb_3-EKJMdw9S9X_/s1600-h/Photo0335.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIyE-UpjgmKGXIFD8xoHqYMm2CSpdw2aZHOD0Qumuh5z0yfbvpT5nI98osDKCloBTKm3lv78PASiaTh7mQCHGvOkgPTE3Av1J_FLdem-BM9816PN-o4za_yhXMJhaOb_3-EKJMdw9S9X_/s400/Photo0335.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364743945249753458" border="0" /></a>Yes, he actually used to fit in Rick's lap<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR_6Ln_5lxY45TMdXwryvWPJlVx2oU56Zi5Fv0C6ZKu0Ju5LTzxekPQ7z15DVGDfFrkXv-P8KJMNoMkUuoAnNR-8hNK_9EaFXQ1aFRhyphenhyphenSMA_98kMSzomlcNpx-gY-dar0GsDTym8Kjymm/s1600-h/Photo0340.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTR_6Ln_5lxY45TMdXwryvWPJlVx2oU56Zi5Fv0C6ZKu0Ju5LTzxekPQ7z15DVGDfFrkXv-P8KJMNoMkUuoAnNR-8hNK_9EaFXQ1aFRhyphenhyphenSMA_98kMSzomlcNpx-gY-dar0GsDTym8Kjymm/s400/Photo0340.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364743938826278642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZaJhmbaui3MGU5-y-nl9kmhevapN9ahA4BxsYvF9bZDa2UCShxqnX7P_tCMgtpEFhcNd4iP5823Anp8r9_MdTRTA8ldTiW15KwfLW15sBp46dBTXTlhYN-KLKWbxXJ8xNA1NKO29VDjb/s1600-h/IMG00312.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZaJhmbaui3MGU5-y-nl9kmhevapN9ahA4BxsYvF9bZDa2UCShxqnX7P_tCMgtpEFhcNd4iP5823Anp8r9_MdTRTA8ldTiW15KwfLW15sBp46dBTXTlhYN-KLKWbxXJ8xNA1NKO29VDjb/s400/IMG00312.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742511296980754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfKNH4NRSe9w4V5vxusAS7l5_bhVbqdbCq-QRt_C2sYeA9YbrhTogHGH5jAgrD0npWw7W33PNBBuqv6odkhQhDu2LkqBK7ItamJg_ly7Y4f_JJKZEdT1Lim5WjeYsdvQMCYBYWGpdnj55/s1600-h/IMG00318.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfKNH4NRSe9w4V5vxusAS7l5_bhVbqdbCq-QRt_C2sYeA9YbrhTogHGH5jAgrD0npWw7W33PNBBuqv6odkhQhDu2LkqBK7ItamJg_ly7Y4f_JJKZEdT1Lim5WjeYsdvQMCYBYWGpdnj55/s400/IMG00318.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742502865952338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-rgdtoN5BBSilTrJPtdPp-C98-hBo6EdTaHmzTFXdyBA-WtL5vwhyphenhyphenY3mZdHTow6uigSnYMHIbt8cZUyv8qSccZBc9nlkZbZFRzbFWj3-OvbfvIztOxoL1WM01-AZ14J6MrN7K0tGaa2_/s1600-h/IMG_2389.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-rgdtoN5BBSilTrJPtdPp-C98-hBo6EdTaHmzTFXdyBA-WtL5vwhyphenhyphenY3mZdHTow6uigSnYMHIbt8cZUyv8qSccZBc9nlkZbZFRzbFWj3-OvbfvIztOxoL1WM01-AZ14J6MrN7K0tGaa2_/s400/IMG_2389.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742497301753906" border="0" /></a>9 weeks old... and helping me with my homework<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwniqFlVjsSRIXAHft9ykar9zdQx2C60QEQKlHtb55vL5fP37LjYRGMrYBe62a5OC-6v2XkArSJcUyQXt8OgyykKJQl2olkoKMsCV3IdWy8UpgODbmt6swLtMfaIrA7iBv6LoAWLv6R6B/s1600-h/IMG_2402.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTwniqFlVjsSRIXAHft9ykar9zdQx2C60QEQKlHtb55vL5fP37LjYRGMrYBe62a5OC-6v2XkArSJcUyQXt8OgyykKJQl2olkoKMsCV3IdWy8UpgODbmt6swLtMfaIrA7iBv6LoAWLv6R6B/s400/IMG_2402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742488596632962" border="0" /></a>Sam went to Ski to Sea with us, and met an English Mastiff along the way. He was right at home with him!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCT76BRQExFTGE2DXIH3FZIOSBVWLBE_A4aMmIMdxsulbGeMQCpo5AsHyy5chqQbRgj19GSttlgiUl5vSOu6zEZBRhwIo7Wz-tbwFrhowrGk2_oPh59xi1Q67tHfqwrFGlV-mjnUj_VfJ/s1600-h/IMG_2488.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCT76BRQExFTGE2DXIH3FZIOSBVWLBE_A4aMmIMdxsulbGeMQCpo5AsHyy5chqQbRgj19GSttlgiUl5vSOu6zEZBRhwIo7Wz-tbwFrhowrGk2_oPh59xi1Q67tHfqwrFGlV-mjnUj_VfJ/s400/IMG_2488.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364751275476451138" border="0" /></a>10 weeks old...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0w8vVRFMBGempwV1VYk5LgKN4BC1uvU_SMetVH35Ba2E6wyJ3bivzicwsT_wV7y9R0rh-t3mJZMOUU8uuwh281YC-gUMAOgy6T1QnLD2oQ0rTyhVJu8efbKdrhvJy1WPirtSpcgCbVpeI/s1600-h/IMG_2723.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0w8vVRFMBGempwV1VYk5LgKN4BC1uvU_SMetVH35Ba2E6wyJ3bivzicwsT_wV7y9R0rh-t3mJZMOUU8uuwh281YC-gUMAOgy6T1QnLD2oQ0rTyhVJu8efbKdrhvJy1WPirtSpcgCbVpeI/s400/IMG_2723.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364742484843557778" border="0" /></a>12 weeks old...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDzJkWBR6c6Q5MLtx61N1NZwac02NsgcZm9Nh-E8eim-60ekhszNBDyyKJ3SeTQ1JqU_rsI_YGXKAVLsOazNh9EIEJM0ApZ1275UYH9hfPvQlzvw0kidVpnoYpBKNVOF280iYrxAPlfJ9/s1600-h/IMG_2730.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDzJkWBR6c6Q5MLtx61N1NZwac02NsgcZm9Nh-E8eim-60ekhszNBDyyKJ3SeTQ1JqU_rsI_YGXKAVLsOazNh9EIEJM0ApZ1275UYH9hfPvQlzvw0kidVpnoYpBKNVOF280iYrxAPlfJ9/s400/IMG_2730.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364752383990651586" border="0" /></a>13 weeks old... He loves the kids and they love him... if you can't tell<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpgcOaqwjAt4FK7syW__z4d-T0s8R-iHzaze5u-vnk-NO6qhwaeC4-wF4dQ7ZAf9RYz5mup68ELlEow3iZmJ9I9lozDq33DIgNE2s3fy7X8Ag7psnb1mnnaEUbGUqaiG0zwyMX2_fOQ8i/s1600-h/IMG_2988.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqpgcOaqwjAt4FK7syW__z4d-T0s8R-iHzaze5u-vnk-NO6qhwaeC4-wF4dQ7ZAf9RYz5mup68ELlEow3iZmJ9I9lozDq33DIgNE2s3fy7X8Ag7psnb1mnnaEUbGUqaiG0zwyMX2_fOQ8i/s400/IMG_2988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364740659063816706" border="0" /></a>16 weeks old... first time out on the boat!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8stcPYxptGReVU6k7IpsWYqq6hmSHCOWgRiZ3TECg3akmutu_1wjR0PNyZd6pa_J2OLs3_0-K-_Q02xr3WG6y5-V5BdUIMYNT7B-lI2At-DFvcD_rTC0X1iG_Uzak9RCl4gKgqou6BQ-/s1600-h/IMG_3014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB8stcPYxptGReVU6k7IpsWYqq6hmSHCOWgRiZ3TECg3akmutu_1wjR0PNyZd6pa_J2OLs3_0-K-_Q02xr3WG6y5-V5BdUIMYNT7B-lI2At-DFvcD_rTC0X1iG_Uzak9RCl4gKgqou6BQ-/s400/IMG_3014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364740672434205986" border="0" /></a>17 weeks old... loves to play with Rick!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBZE6pxor_QwNRx8F2nb-Pf4iWmyVsbeLga6tnAN0uOf2Q0oW4Gw6gJVN9X8TLfsAwcP6RJnI-5wv4yWngw2f1Bb-JVMLgjVCaI07jRRyztojLCjFjeqIuYgy7auy3p2P0A7TSu1E39N3/s1600-h/IMG_3094.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilBZE6pxor_QwNRx8F2nb-Pf4iWmyVsbeLga6tnAN0uOf2Q0oW4Gw6gJVN9X8TLfsAwcP6RJnI-5wv4yWngw2f1Bb-JVMLgjVCaI07jRRyztojLCjFjeqIuYgy7auy3p2P0A7TSu1E39N3/s400/IMG_3094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364740689205901442" border="0" /></a>18 weeks old...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRiYPKNj4FUkEtvN5WgC7YD1xtTk4dHrQDcQjP_LF3u7bowxbx7GAKlMQX6LCEuIZC_3_7vRqj_40cfzy5bgPn_Ci4Wmdmp0_hlZrn7S-BHzQ4R6tyWJdyU_phvjnDD0pTzgURq6T7STi/s1600-h/IMG_3097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGRiYPKNj4FUkEtvN5WgC7YD1xtTk4dHrQDcQjP_LF3u7bowxbx7GAKlMQX6LCEuIZC_3_7vRqj_40cfzy5bgPn_Ci4Wmdmp0_hlZrn7S-BHzQ4R6tyWJdyU_phvjnDD0pTzgURq6T7STi/s400/IMG_3097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364740693068532770" border="0" /></a>19 weeks old...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpF6bJZYuqnBP7aGIL9wluv5c5USmtuUmldMeYYYukKQmaOeUA2JzJ9btx2sSE7vEvDMYvNeYAy0_VDURCcsMHYc-PcFx19-wVO_PcbgppNmiLQXPUZjj5TwFh8g9xFbHVoDJSS7kk3Rr/s1600-h/IMG_3114.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpF6bJZYuqnBP7aGIL9wluv5c5USmtuUmldMeYYYukKQmaOeUA2JzJ9btx2sSE7vEvDMYvNeYAy0_VDURCcsMHYc-PcFx19-wVO_PcbgppNmiLQXPUZjj5TwFh8g9xFbHVoDJSS7kk3Rr/s400/IMG_3114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364740703123228322" border="0" /></a>He is already 56 pounds!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Well... that is our boy! We love him... I am sure there are going to be more posts on him. I certainly have enough pictures of him :-)<br /></div></div>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-55048384609002835392009-07-06T11:51:00.000-07:002009-07-06T12:24:37.822-07:004th of July BoatingWe took the boat our for it's (second) maiden voyage this weekend for the 4th of July. We headed out to Sucia Island in the San Juans. It is a beautiful island right on the US/Canadian border. We had SUCH a great time! Rick and I loved being out there with our family. The kids were especially excited about being on the boat! Jim and Joanne joined us for the weekend. We can't wait to go again!<br /><br />Here are some of the pictures from our weekend:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5420_133123824288_786704288_2951693_6590079_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5420_133123824288_786704288_2951693_6590079_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5420_133123979288_786704288_2951703_3463041_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5420_133123979288_786704288_2951703_3463041_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123454288_786704288_2951668_304039_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 467px; height: 320px;" src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123454288_786704288_2951668_304039_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123299288_786704288_2951655_282611_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 465px; height: 349px;" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123299288_786704288_2951655_282611_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5420_133123239288_786704288_2951651_2607066_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5420_133123239288_786704288_2951651_2607066_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123674288_786704288_2951683_1317769_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123674288_786704288_2951683_1317769_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123379288_786704288_2951663_5963872_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 444px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123379288_786704288_2951663_5963872_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123589288_786704288_2951677_5251809_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 604px;" src="http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs146.snc1/5420_133123589288_786704288_2951677_5251809_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=122422&l=b4f2647f2f&id=786704288">Click here</a> to view more photos from the weekend! Thank you, husband, for the wonderful weekend. Can't wait for the next...The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-76769898612602687512009-06-24T15:03:00.000-07:002009-06-24T15:35:30.103-07:00Graduation<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMn6thSQILzA5dumhMFReRI0D9qBBw3JpJ41efR-Po807KzmoHv0PqdruwN3_RfeXuEUCvCRXhZLI7nf3a_J9oORSft5t-7uR7zsXX2Hjk-z0C3uzal_POhxVvD3z8MsQoYjLpNv-hwcv/s1600-h/IMG_0285.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMn6thSQILzA5dumhMFReRI0D9qBBw3JpJ41efR-Po807KzmoHv0PqdruwN3_RfeXuEUCvCRXhZLI7nf3a_J9oORSft5t-7uR7zsXX2Hjk-z0C3uzal_POhxVvD3z8MsQoYjLpNv-hwcv/s400/IMG_0285.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351021834445888978" border="0" /></a>Well, I did it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FXtzIpT2KfDO40JK0IPjSJR0BtcNNxjOteONvCkizqEJh8bkrTOJTxT3M4cipNU8AFsgtviq-XBWeV08dTHsXHr6e1vc9roiN73fSyJN_9q4vqV9jJP910PXJXaSQYTZTZ8BVQmUZqiZ/s1600-h/5059_1191182779642_1230550183_30570794_4748701_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7FXtzIpT2KfDO40JK0IPjSJR0BtcNNxjOteONvCkizqEJh8bkrTOJTxT3M4cipNU8AFsgtviq-XBWeV08dTHsXHr6e1vc9roiN73fSyJN_9q4vqV9jJP910PXJXaSQYTZTZ8BVQmUZqiZ/s400/5059_1191182779642_1230550183_30570794_4748701_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351025651094802402" border="0" /></a>I finally finished Nursing School. It is no secret that it hasn't been an easy two years (four if you count the prereqs). Going to school when you have a husband AND kids is a HUGE task! On top of all that, our church closed, we moved, and life happened.<br /><br />But after all of that was said and done, I still graduated. And I am glad. Glad to have accomplished this, glad it's over, glad my family walked along side with me, glad we are all better for it.<br /><br />I am so thankful to everyone who supported me throughout this whole process. We would NEVER have made it without all of your love and support.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJXP3eMzqz3P2CtdtQB2lHDjmrMEVafnvgbz9HmdQDTbj13IILJ9Puzc-FqoXCjVc5um6wBiSDn1nWbNm72t9kllbbUZ7n7MsJ5flcnV4zhBt5-jk3lHas80Wf3YjHA4tj7TX6R9SWv2c/s1600-h/IMG_2711.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJXP3eMzqz3P2CtdtQB2lHDjmrMEVafnvgbz9HmdQDTbj13IILJ9Puzc-FqoXCjVc5um6wBiSDn1nWbNm72t9kllbbUZ7n7MsJ5flcnV4zhBt5-jk3lHas80Wf3YjHA4tj7TX6R9SWv2c/s400/IMG_2711.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351022466226175618" border="0" /></a>Here are the girls I lovingly call the nurses... I truly would not have finished school if it weren't for your encouragement, support, late night study sessions and dance parties, fun weekends "off", and shoulders to cry on. Thank you ladies. (Chelsea wasn't in the picture, darn it!).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4YYF6ovz0WRmb4LEqT9AeOQJmCzTne6CTXPpys6eWSjoyLHnfDQrrPovkic2XPAGsGxToErOfj-wjgF-n21qZLSvtYyo-VfK7xG23UUE_iUfdhEjA4Sb5qYW5KhY_k9JSf9dzMzvqLkA/s1600-h/IMG_0288.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA4YYF6ovz0WRmb4LEqT9AeOQJmCzTne6CTXPpys6eWSjoyLHnfDQrrPovkic2XPAGsGxToErOfj-wjgF-n21qZLSvtYyo-VfK7xG23UUE_iUfdhEjA4Sb5qYW5KhY_k9JSf9dzMzvqLkA/s400/IMG_0288.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351022449000502834" border="0" /></a>Jennay... I love you! You are my person. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYd8MJilZze0kKMmzCujF_IMUu0bkSrICGJQCEIgwjkru1XHqlN37N4eSk3CZMNTDq-0WI1EUUEzpnbdpEURBjpyIL0gSwvn7LHm3cVUvlDEIxOMVbuCbw2QXp2WnsOfnaLrLSo1jrVvH7/s1600-h/IMG_2714.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYd8MJilZze0kKMmzCujF_IMUu0bkSrICGJQCEIgwjkru1XHqlN37N4eSk3CZMNTDq-0WI1EUUEzpnbdpEURBjpyIL0gSwvn7LHm3cVUvlDEIxOMVbuCbw2QXp2WnsOfnaLrLSo1jrVvH7/s400/IMG_2714.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351022463556784002" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1isnzp4OTgH01iYl1KCadGQQGs-qX20eyVTxy4Z17JuYf_qdoAxuE73WNXtVtiUKf2cbXY11IuJckbEEznyJmpc6mQ_0awS7bksbs5UJBplf-AQK8jXo1Z-Njnvw4Bnlwa2MrKBx8o27/s1600-h/IMG_0293.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1isnzp4OTgH01iYl1KCadGQQGs-qX20eyVTxy4Z17JuYf_qdoAxuE73WNXtVtiUKf2cbXY11IuJckbEEznyJmpc6mQ_0awS7bksbs5UJBplf-AQK8jXo1Z-Njnvw4Bnlwa2MrKBx8o27/s400/IMG_0293.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351021846262660578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKbZi1oiJr-YXMDbUcW3B9Ktdrgcrcs2rWUchyphenhyphen9Qer7bgSl6qK767V4nNr29EhEq35jTsKaOLpiyilh92Z6HZBVNXYudXh-sCHwILKR4WxYmPrzHnZFD6lD1e9DSLqdunVBF-x4s0zqrR/s1600-h/IMG_0292.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWKbZi1oiJr-YXMDbUcW3B9Ktdrgcrcs2rWUchyphenhyphen9Qer7bgSl6qK767V4nNr29EhEq35jTsKaOLpiyilh92Z6HZBVNXYudXh-sCHwILKR4WxYmPrzHnZFD6lD1e9DSLqdunVBF-x4s0zqrR/s400/IMG_0292.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351021838402571410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-ihgMhpHpreeaqts9kXyT7MRXXHpVlIq4cYX5PougZ9MMC1Ook7SblV7lBo4dbtPQY7cUCUjClbJWkxaY1zmH7hG43PORCBd8kzkltAfnwDNQxKjJIXiIVvsSZTMJBjGol8Earbu5QOA/s1600-h/IMG_0295.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-ihgMhpHpreeaqts9kXyT7MRXXHpVlIq4cYX5PougZ9MMC1Ook7SblV7lBo4dbtPQY7cUCUjClbJWkxaY1zmH7hG43PORCBd8kzkltAfnwDNQxKjJIXiIVvsSZTMJBjGol8Earbu5QOA/s400/IMG_0295.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351021840434194658" border="0" /></a>To Momma and Poppa, Dad, Jim and Joanne, Christine and Mike, Lisa and Chris... thank you is not enough. Through my ups and downs, laughter and tears, you stood by me when I needed you the most. We can NEVER thank you enough, but we'll say thank you anyway and we love you.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpupyEnrm6tp1Pe1j8jbpLebVHyenq1M5sUnd-piS8FET5A6D1KcXCerBbrT4qUnncGraFKmF5ofC15Aa2nSQtSdZQICA4nH5h0UdqEV3VEFUFhtMPkPidCfN4UNxPcIa1rJ7NFKOiT0i/s1600-h/IMG_0305.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDpupyEnrm6tp1Pe1j8jbpLebVHyenq1M5sUnd-piS8FET5A6D1KcXCerBbrT4qUnncGraFKmF5ofC15Aa2nSQtSdZQICA4nH5h0UdqEV3VEFUFhtMPkPidCfN4UNxPcIa1rJ7NFKOiT0i/s400/IMG_0305.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351022460241970338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IwR050MrfxTnCjvAsXSLUdwixansgtv_FzH1Qm5ZKlkWKGXnxO7cDLfoD_Tyg_Nc2FXS8k6aC7ijEAVCcDZQ3bbaCAJxnXozSsnisvdsmNCD50PbUAphXbg__0RiWfLRKZktGz5OPPTU/s1600-h/IMG_0303.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1IwR050MrfxTnCjvAsXSLUdwixansgtv_FzH1Qm5ZKlkWKGXnxO7cDLfoD_Tyg_Nc2FXS8k6aC7ijEAVCcDZQ3bbaCAJxnXozSsnisvdsmNCD50PbUAphXbg__0RiWfLRKZktGz5OPPTU/s400/IMG_0303.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351022455469121250" border="0" /></a>To Maddie and Taylor, thank you for understanding that mommy had to study, couldn't watch movies all the time or color whenever you wanted, thank you for loving me despite my grumpiness and frustration. Thank you for all your hugs, kisses, and prayers. They worked miracles. I hope that my endurance and perseverance showed you how hard work can really pay off. I love you both.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lzp1Bu29lUskdK51A9RxYhP44-_N6JqcDAiuXKEPIisGWdpReUdU7GRbaEWF7fh3Sq1Ycv6dY7iioM9h6uCCM1bANMSDGG6mvAXZog6CTO1XVrHgPNW91-KChLBkSM7R3EwJ6YNbPG9D/s1600-h/IMG_0287.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lzp1Bu29lUskdK51A9RxYhP44-_N6JqcDAiuXKEPIisGWdpReUdU7GRbaEWF7fh3Sq1Ycv6dY7iioM9h6uCCM1bANMSDGG6mvAXZog6CTO1XVrHgPNW91-KChLBkSM7R3EwJ6YNbPG9D/s400/IMG_0287.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351021836036731618" border="0" /></a>To my wonderful husband... You ran, walked, and crawled this journey with me. I know God has truly blessed us for walking thorough this together. I cannot imagine my world without you, and I am so thankful to have you in my life. I am so excited about the next chapter in our life. Boating... no studying... spontaneity... time together. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for us. Thank you... I love you. Oh, and I won't tell anyone that you got choked up with tears in your eyes as you pinned me... that just wouldn't be cool :-)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinS65XCBCUinbcCIiG1KiTfP_ZYcaPVCxrrJv1lEOtbRKxdoF0bpc3ltokxHpahAStX4I_i_0iJ948vqiW84s0FlXC5n7X08Ck9VrS7pwrcxZ_Hasv1D-ZzeJ3XEix2jSEokjqa50B4o7B/s1600-h/4923_1151985767175_1453577571_391271_8068832_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinS65XCBCUinbcCIiG1KiTfP_ZYcaPVCxrrJv1lEOtbRKxdoF0bpc3ltokxHpahAStX4I_i_0iJ948vqiW84s0FlXC5n7X08Ck9VrS7pwrcxZ_Hasv1D-ZzeJ3XEix2jSEokjqa50B4o7B/s400/4923_1151985767175_1453577571_391271_8068832_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351025648357891682" border="0" /></a>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-6178329848105713772009-06-24T14:47:00.001-07:002009-06-24T15:00:40.416-07:00Father's Day/Weekend...Well, better late than never!<br /><br />This year, we celebrated Father's Day with 3 of the 4 fathers in our lives ~ my dad (Eric) was up from California, my dad (Gary) was up from Olympia, and Rick. Rick's dad (Jim) was out of town, unfortunately. We missed you, Jim.<br /><br />We had a lot of fun with my dads while they were here! The kids were SO excited to have their grandpas here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDSByioLNmzSMsX6ypfarrybG9zm9pVCQDHmvkBM0uu7-sBOVJtmcIjW_EFABQX9d1as26LU_ywOCuQQDaZGXKubuGkAlm1Gj9JAAcuhT9NfBI1MOq8Mmib5RuM1JOLDs2qERG2omHrzc/s1600-h/IMG_2715.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDSByioLNmzSMsX6ypfarrybG9zm9pVCQDHmvkBM0uu7-sBOVJtmcIjW_EFABQX9d1as26LU_ywOCuQQDaZGXKubuGkAlm1Gj9JAAcuhT9NfBI1MOq8Mmib5RuM1JOLDs2qERG2omHrzc/s400/IMG_2715.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351016074999074114" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsS1m3eCWJB_UKmBtzwSNL1K3fnGRwV2MozWeBEtlkEE5YmOBjTphnx_WCLp9WpURRnsRyswyZh8hf_Ks_UPVkVgyj9TkrJaC2bo1Rf7m8xSRm87ENAkGYeHAStJK97kg-Srf_UDhBWnR4/s1600-h/IMG_2724.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsS1m3eCWJB_UKmBtzwSNL1K3fnGRwV2MozWeBEtlkEE5YmOBjTphnx_WCLp9WpURRnsRyswyZh8hf_Ks_UPVkVgyj9TkrJaC2bo1Rf7m8xSRm87ENAkGYeHAStJK97kg-Srf_UDhBWnR4/s400/IMG_2724.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351016082918237010" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtT09PUZMuVO0xDuJoBXLV5FK9AJmwH9IGwIlyhl8XKZkSvTGAoZEfJeGB1Lsm2gVlUMs_cB6AOlne-8L1OYLY_iwHhqz03JBSZANhSOyH6ijOJsEnzvCS5A7vO3B7meMTbpna2yZOfq2/s1600-h/IMG_2716.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUtT09PUZMuVO0xDuJoBXLV5FK9AJmwH9IGwIlyhl8XKZkSvTGAoZEfJeGB1Lsm2gVlUMs_cB6AOlne-8L1OYLY_iwHhqz03JBSZANhSOyH6ijOJsEnzvCS5A7vO3B7meMTbpna2yZOfq2/s400/IMG_2716.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351016076727614066" border="0" /></a><br />On Father's Day, we spent the day with just the six of us... Rick, Me, Maddie, Taylor, Cede, and Sam. We started with chocolate chip pancakes (made my Maddie), picnic lunch (courtesy of Wendy's) at Cornwall Park, then filet mignon (grilled by Taylor, sort of) and garlic mashed potatoes for dinner, and DQ ice cream for dessert. It was the perfect day. Rick was so happy to be able to relax the ENTIRE day... Here is a little snapshot of what his day consisted of:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6QQgcTkt8-HIgocPnZ8QIn4y4qIPDJIEs4ZjqK9UI9V_EfGHX0LMTBoOG4nYkWhArKji7PETFp8gJdjHR7wwjxqmm5xgcyKiP_cManSSHmMOCgbGZfLvQl0FAjlHpkSXluvMQorKUfsG/s1600-h/IMG_2727.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji6QQgcTkt8-HIgocPnZ8QIn4y4qIPDJIEs4ZjqK9UI9V_EfGHX0LMTBoOG4nYkWhArKji7PETFp8gJdjHR7wwjxqmm5xgcyKiP_cManSSHmMOCgbGZfLvQl0FAjlHpkSXluvMQorKUfsG/s400/IMG_2727.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351016087765102114" border="0" /></a>Wonderful day.<br /><br />Thank you to all the dads who love and care for us. We love you!The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-72017241796405406462009-06-24T14:36:00.001-07:002009-06-24T14:59:11.175-07:00Playing with the CousinsSpencer, Mason, and Slade are here for an overnighter! Here is how WE like to have fun!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5eBxAf29PVjB5nz2g1Dszc0hqs1oUyn_SN-bDH2ZnI6-4gZXGrBvHA2bzOoM9x9_oW00Av4QeCAYenSK0V3lUMXCM15AH-AM_KpI16Oa-KhAIM6r2PsPqGJ8KlIGJ6MnTsebvrtwawAF/s1600-h/IMG_2747.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5eBxAf29PVjB5nz2g1Dszc0hqs1oUyn_SN-bDH2ZnI6-4gZXGrBvHA2bzOoM9x9_oW00Av4QeCAYenSK0V3lUMXCM15AH-AM_KpI16Oa-KhAIM6r2PsPqGJ8KlIGJ6MnTsebvrtwawAF/s400/IMG_2747.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351011689708257714" border="0" /></a>Little too close, Maddie...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsEOnTTOotzkxwBf0hAzCpodogO6CZCfLove794Nns48y3QCMvcJh7aVFN9TSBgLiLPt-ITLERDUmyHXDqLvET8mu-Gkl6aZghA9j2KsP1-8HT-dFJPdUzLexU2ajRtLG1EnXyZQ-ccM4/s1600-h/IMG_2750.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsEOnTTOotzkxwBf0hAzCpodogO6CZCfLove794Nns48y3QCMvcJh7aVFN9TSBgLiLPt-ITLERDUmyHXDqLvET8mu-Gkl6aZghA9j2KsP1-8HT-dFJPdUzLexU2ajRtLG1EnXyZQ-ccM4/s400/IMG_2750.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351011685641420274" border="0" /></a>Slade made quick friends with Sam.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YEJNk5QIFHD2hnI2i0LIq4lytHYt2iq71hG3-j9awsgZrxlPOpKiTuCNmUZP7eXF7TFtxM16sW0hMUTdvJBODxcrmi_f3aWsN7ZPOY3pOg842EvSrLzLCyLtoaJTTwR9E2lQsAEu_fTO/s1600-h/IMG_2756.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_YEJNk5QIFHD2hnI2i0LIq4lytHYt2iq71hG3-j9awsgZrxlPOpKiTuCNmUZP7eXF7TFtxM16sW0hMUTdvJBODxcrmi_f3aWsN7ZPOY3pOg842EvSrLzLCyLtoaJTTwR9E2lQsAEu_fTO/s400/IMG_2756.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351011678016745938" border="0" /></a>Sam was helping to keep an eye on Slade. Very helpful little puppy...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjulvXaeTZ_cOSRYyXwFCIVAyU-XbuOmgGuH40kgz5xN6hPojJrQmFwyHdy83N73zQ19GS5El-Zm-kpb4FNo9mSPjx1hNLx2xkRDKM9lpsb1BimHtxZ4IjkSKXrPvYJzi65kkX0tk5ZLI8W/s1600-h/IMG_2746.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjulvXaeTZ_cOSRYyXwFCIVAyU-XbuOmgGuH40kgz5xN6hPojJrQmFwyHdy83N73zQ19GS5El-Zm-kpb4FNo9mSPjx1hNLx2xkRDKM9lpsb1BimHtxZ4IjkSKXrPvYJzi65kkX0tk5ZLI8W/s400/IMG_2746.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351011673404243314" border="0" /></a>Taylor begged to help feed Slade. He's a good helper too.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSUfk2mzs0ZeRc2RmWBJOzI2j8fCv4ktv1zJ90s_Cja-ScGGD8plrpztUub_mRdvuI7ZoJI5Dm1j9PTawejQBF6iX8KvPhmL4_ZLAV3gP4k8WPu_T8jLvfGeo9Zs_ZadATk9Pl5jWyNuv/s1600-h/IMG_2764.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSUfk2mzs0ZeRc2RmWBJOzI2j8fCv4ktv1zJ90s_Cja-ScGGD8plrpztUub_mRdvuI7ZoJI5Dm1j9PTawejQBF6iX8KvPhmL4_ZLAV3gP4k8WPu_T8jLvfGeo9Zs_ZadATk9Pl5jWyNuv/s400/IMG_2764.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351011675865682786" border="0" /></a>A little DS time doesn't hurt anyone...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZs2wP_gUVLlcKE5tyl81ae_qQczWz6orj8lPObRmUDreE4MCE0C3EmfYfWJnHaYc9p0buJsrmm4-pvbFWufKW7xqW75q5nXYuCc1XYD1edvEZyU-H9fHMNfbBKh-j_WzHFxMLLvUCigS/s1600-h/IMG_2763.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZs2wP_gUVLlcKE5tyl81ae_qQczWz6orj8lPObRmUDreE4MCE0C3EmfYfWJnHaYc9p0buJsrmm4-pvbFWufKW7xqW75q5nXYuCc1XYD1edvEZyU-H9fHMNfbBKh-j_WzHFxMLLvUCigS/s400/IMG_2763.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351013176329464098" border="0" /></a>Well... it might make them a little crazy!<br /></div><br />Here is Sam being the protective cousin... actually, since Sam is from South Africa and Slade is from Ethiopia, then they are African Brothers!!<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dziceNdPthFF8kv58Nc70HB8aCV9Li4Jhim406kmIwKV2w5NZ1V3B1-Ln0RtbHYX3RKOsISSFFRvaHELWChZw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-21416114327845060362009-06-12T18:41:00.000-07:002009-06-12T18:55:15.551-07:00SYTYCD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXIx__ld-xk6Tn3XMZVQNMhLst31fS6qrtzBkLVw-YeGtpDaWo4qpijJVgv9lH2SN8a-ECiQNDtGmvfXhjecFBf8jGUJDBY_OXQVPmoFKqx4Jhpcn-6WmK_DqLo8aJZIE6L9Goq6VRsJZ/s1600-h/so_you_think_you_can_dance.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeXIx__ld-xk6Tn3XMZVQNMhLst31fS6qrtzBkLVw-YeGtpDaWo4qpijJVgv9lH2SN8a-ECiQNDtGmvfXhjecFBf8jGUJDBY_OXQVPmoFKqx4Jhpcn-6WmK_DqLo8aJZIE6L9Goq6VRsJZ/s400/so_you_think_you_can_dance.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346623266329270434" /></a><br /><br />So... my favorite show is So You Think You Can Dance. Hands down. Amazing talent! I DREAM of being as good a dancer as those kids... ah... it's nice to dream.<br /><br />While watching this week's elimination episode, Taylor asked if he could hang out with me and watch too. Me being the artist I am was happy to enrich his mind and open him to the world of dance. Here is some of his commentary:<br /><br />(During the tango) "Mommy, is one of those people a man? I can't tell which one!" (me) "He's the one with the ponytail." (Taylor) "Really?"<br /><br />(watching Tony the hiphop dancer) "Now THAT is dancing."<br /><br />(during Asuka's routine) "She's cute." (I completely disagree.. she is not my fav)<br /><br />(during Jonathan's routine) "That was WOW WOW."<br /><br />Take that Nigel Lythgoe.The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-64446584723598777832009-06-09T07:58:00.000-07:002009-06-09T08:04:44.422-07:00Missing in ActionHi everyone. I realized it has been six months (or more) since I last posted... well NO MORE of that! It is time to celebrate. I graduate from nursing school in one week! So, there is time on my horizon... I promise to catch you up on the year so far...<br /><br />Until then, here are a few pictures that I love that mark 2009 :<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtoA4PQmOh5x1q0TJZ8Oq4n4OzwbkWsqgu2aQLnLlQWoOal9oWEexd2xErHUyvRGYkAoixuHA6SqFLMz1dQJoZsTnxZtD_-nk-FMyC5mo2cYm-zdh08xQJlJTpJqWjVQT9kwYrBiNfhXP/s1600-h/IMG_2259.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtoA4PQmOh5x1q0TJZ8Oq4n4OzwbkWsqgu2aQLnLlQWoOal9oWEexd2xErHUyvRGYkAoixuHA6SqFLMz1dQJoZsTnxZtD_-nk-FMyC5mo2cYm-zdh08xQJlJTpJqWjVQT9kwYrBiNfhXP/s400/IMG_2259.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345343857180663202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10fVR2G9wkAb7M5uWqr5hrNlQM4a56ZOLPI7lI5ZJPoCTK7Pg3NsEaDGjnR5W6seCfRBI7OtLsIT8psj8xJ0ekL2kxQW5HoAuZKqgbvpIg1kOgstVsdAI7G1rDrAI1L7BgZPEICYBuhbT/s1600-h/IMG_2488.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10fVR2G9wkAb7M5uWqr5hrNlQM4a56ZOLPI7lI5ZJPoCTK7Pg3NsEaDGjnR5W6seCfRBI7OtLsIT8psj8xJ0ekL2kxQW5HoAuZKqgbvpIg1kOgstVsdAI7G1rDrAI1L7BgZPEICYBuhbT/s400/IMG_2488.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345343854160774050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MoAxKKo9BBnqsrEvGCnRVBGqPbPDpH_i05tmx7jlKSBoWljs8joz4-AzmWb8PH6V8UWCZe2ua0Tgam2Tmn_cKdyeU-p-zlL6YDxwUwyweg27qNK8fAXMUnu1zg8aAWaweMfux-N9Xcsd/s1600-h/IMG.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2MoAxKKo9BBnqsrEvGCnRVBGqPbPDpH_i05tmx7jlKSBoWljs8joz4-AzmWb8PH6V8UWCZe2ua0Tgam2Tmn_cKdyeU-p-zlL6YDxwUwyweg27qNK8fAXMUnu1zg8aAWaweMfux-N9Xcsd/s400/IMG.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345343852242745506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHglpPEWN5yM5dj5oOE0r5blTDNfR9jtW0-0zzN9iCXZq9aoh4BTHJPDKMcfB2PIhBQn6ZEBpFxMvv3bkkXVwzQk_Fx3nJ4PibtTY19mw6yvhOUPNw0IAwM0BrfYoNU0gJliWyT12WdS_r/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHglpPEWN5yM5dj5oOE0r5blTDNfR9jtW0-0zzN9iCXZq9aoh4BTHJPDKMcfB2PIhBQn6ZEBpFxMvv3bkkXVwzQk_Fx3nJ4PibtTY19mw6yvhOUPNw0IAwM0BrfYoNU0gJliWyT12WdS_r/s400/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345343850762264530" border="0" /></a>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-72390134029090171712008-12-13T14:39:00.000-08:002008-12-13T14:43:02.692-08:00Winter WeatherWe are bracing for a storm this week... the weatherman says it is supposed to be the coldest weather the county has had in 20 years. It is so windy that this is what we walked out to this afternoon:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugrMW40m_fWFRWFWRQLCuaweoSmP5M5xzXOeaFfWsTcqagbDM7acEOo4LkXXC4AmGrzxjZFmbUvvNRY9b27nlNo28YXuHAPWeJs4gbi8KaI5PYxw2_9TXX5wCljn7aofpk58Ab5hyohPD/s1600-h/tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgugrMW40m_fWFRWFWRQLCuaweoSmP5M5xzXOeaFfWsTcqagbDM7acEOo4LkXXC4AmGrzxjZFmbUvvNRY9b27nlNo28YXuHAPWeJs4gbi8KaI5PYxw2_9TXX5wCljn7aofpk58Ab5hyohPD/s400/tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279408560942469170" border="0" /></a>Looks like we need a chainsaw!The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-67915947521648913292008-12-08T21:03:00.001-08:002009-01-01T02:09:10.188-08:00A chapter closing...It has been a very difficult time for us lately... we closed our church at the beginning of December. Rick and I started it almost 10 years ago with some friends. Over the last couple years, it has been slowly dwindling in numbers. The Spirit was still very much alive, but we were not growing. God pruned us until we felt like we could be pruned no more. So, we threw out a fleece to God asking Him to bring a couple specific things to us as a "sign," if you will, that we were to stay open. Nothing happened. So we prayed hard, and decided that we felt the Lord was asking us to give it over to Him. So we feel like this was sort of an Abraham & Issac story... we offered the sacrifice. We raised the dagger. We prayed he would stop us from plunging, but knew if He didn't, it was His will. Unfortunately, we had to plunge.<br /><br />We are incredibly sad and overwhelmed with having to find a new direction. Rick was faced with having to look for a new career. This is a horrible time to be looking for work, but we are confident God will provide everything we need. Of that I am sure. Our prayers were answered only one week after the church closed with a job in the Title Insurance industry as the business Rick worked for before full time ministry. What a blessing. We are so thankful for God's provision. We are uncertain of what the future holds as this position is temporary, but we <span style="font-style: italic;">know</span> God is in control, and we look forward to seeing Him reveal His plan daily.<br />Thank you for your prayers. They are deeply appreciated. Please continue to pray for us and for our church family.The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-22226416774451777062008-12-08T10:07:00.000-08:002008-12-08T10:09:11.838-08:00What if...<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVqqj1v-ZBU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eVqqj1v-ZBU&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Thank you, Diana, for posting this on <a href="http://artificiallims.blogspot.com/">your blog</a>. It was just what I needed to see this morning...The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-36666900682212833132008-11-29T11:57:00.001-08:002008-11-30T20:14:22.088-08:00Maddie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwtpTu9e57YAwTCRP6soAsRC3hCHzeLj2vYjqB0_7ByGFC0QCsc3oSP7rVK9VKxBZUHaAQvoiTlWrup47R5Er3XMQhY9-96zpcdT1STyIEUUgxPppXlBbCvKLKLHZU4q6Lb3BFPdZYSGe/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwtpTu9e57YAwTCRP6soAsRC3hCHzeLj2vYjqB0_7ByGFC0QCsc3oSP7rVK9VKxBZUHaAQvoiTlWrup47R5Er3XMQhY9-96zpcdT1STyIEUUgxPppXlBbCvKLKLHZU4q6Lb3BFPdZYSGe/s400/Picture+1.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274171883074547762" border="0" /></a>My Maddie girl is growing up right before my eyes. She has LOVED being in 1st grade. Her teacher is wonderful. Maddie loves her friends, and especially loves to TALK. Can you believe that? At her parent/teacher conference last week, Mrs. Evans had only good things to say about her academics, but had to admit Maddie's biggest downfall is her socializing. I don't know where she gets that from.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYz0myi5J074nfCtsKKUFWJ5dNzEK3qcdE4cVVmJKQv6pY9vYzAUnM4dRHJb3hNkcT_EMlFSLQHLXob-l6bYGYzrs-w7iT75Rr2dz-xu0VeiTpgjrW12bu1VWT7OGu24VoVo091IO5P9I/s1600-h/IMG_1680.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBYz0myi5J074nfCtsKKUFWJ5dNzEK3qcdE4cVVmJKQv6pY9vYzAUnM4dRHJb3hNkcT_EMlFSLQHLXob-l6bYGYzrs-w7iT75Rr2dz-xu0VeiTpgjrW12bu1VWT7OGu24VoVo091IO5P9I/s400/IMG_1680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274171866176654018" border="0" /></a>Maddie chose this year to try playing basketball. The district has teams for every grade, so she is going to actually be on a team. I think she may not be playing much this first year, as she has not had much practice, let's see, dribbling, shooting, or even PLAYING basketball. She has been to a couple practices, and the coach already gave her homework - dribble 10-20 minutes a day. She has her work cut out for her.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8Tm6tS5XDB0j7aTcCr7kguXiGS1rLyjl8i4xbzPnyGcvMKqO6g5elI5ssCfoe8sGYiHe1_KIHL0Jf7LNArq5zZ9YqnSwcWjCHVAV2i1IByUnraro6SbcIY0iZcMj5Lyo0l_wWevUu09R/s1600-h/IMG_1678.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8Tm6tS5XDB0j7aTcCr7kguXiGS1rLyjl8i4xbzPnyGcvMKqO6g5elI5ssCfoe8sGYiHe1_KIHL0Jf7LNArq5zZ9YqnSwcWjCHVAV2i1IByUnraro6SbcIY0iZcMj5Lyo0l_wWevUu09R/s400/IMG_1678.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274171874739535442" border="0" /></a>Go Maddie!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3068805554_0bd667d1f8.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 300px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3068805554_0bd667d1f8.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>I am so proud of the little lady she is becoming.The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-9540912081615128212008-11-29T10:54:00.000-08:002008-11-29T12:27:13.932-08:00TaylorWell... it's been awhile since I last blogged. School is life right now. But I thought I'd post a few of the happenings over the last couple months to play catch up. This is Taylor's blog.<br /><br />Taylor and his preschool class went on a field trip last month to Stoney Ridge Pumpkin Patch. It is a wonderful family-run farm that has pumpkins, christmas trees, hay rides, a dessert cafe, and a wonderful festive atmosphere. It is pricey if you go with your family ($10 just to get in), but with the school, it's better. It was a gorgeous day! Blues skies, 60-degree weather... perfect Fall day!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/3068805096_6147dc1fbe.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/3068805096_6147dc1fbe.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/3067967889_8e523dccea.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3034/3067967889_8e523dccea.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Each child gets to pick their own mini pumpkin. Taylor looks so tall in this picture.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3068805058_807e36996d.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/3068805058_807e36996d.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>They have the best desserts at this place. HUGE pumpkin pie pieces, fresh apple pie al-a-mode, caramel apples... so good.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3067967751_f374d38209.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3229/3067967751_f374d38209.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>They also have a huge apple orchard, so we decided to take a few home with us.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/3067967807_b8747e64c3.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/3067967807_b8747e64c3.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3068805342_fd21f4e6f9.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3068805342_fd21f4e6f9.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>This is Audrey. She is Taylor's best friend at school. They really are pals. They are very similar in personality - introverted - so they get each other. They really are a cute pair, no?<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3067967989_a30dfb2546.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 500px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3067967989_a30dfb2546.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3068805508_0fe5099812.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 500px; height: 375px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3068805508_0fe5099812.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Taylor is a big help around the house. Not a day goes by that he doesn't ask me I am going to vacuum. I got so tired of him asking me if <span style="font-weight: bold;">I</span> was going to vacuum, that I finally asked him if <span style="font-weight: bold;">he</span> was going to vacuum. So he did. And he does. He loves it. He has an affinity for vacuums. I can't explain it, but he loves them. More power to him.<br /><br />He is also quite the mathematician. Here is a video of him playing his video game. He is kind of freaking me out! Should 4-year-olds be able to do this?<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/79P8hAWevWo&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/79P8hAWevWo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="344" width="425"></embed></object>The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-37044325356104578012008-09-18T20:14:00.002-07:002008-09-18T21:01:14.877-07:00Update on our Summer ProjectIf you will remember, last month our <a href="http://karynnorris.blogspot.com/2008/08/our-summer-project.html">"Summer Project"</a> started out like this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2791060911_276a973e42.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/2791060911_276a973e42.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />And now it looks like this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2868751175_ec6fa912eb.jpg?v=1221796468"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/2868751175_ec6fa912eb.jpg?v=1221796468" alt="" border="0" /></a>Can you even believe how beautiful it is?! It is so full and feathery. I actually mowed it for the first time this week. I am so impressed with my brother-in-law's strategy to spread fine bark dust on top of the seed to keep it in place and moist. THAT is why is looks so good... oh, and the 8 straight days of rain we got the week after we planted.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2868751299_bced346dd6.jpg?v=1221795687"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3262/2868751299_bced346dd6.jpg?v=1221795687" alt="" border="0" /></a>Thank you again Mike and Jim for all your hard work on this yard. We could not have done it without you!The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-49755444617149206712008-09-18T20:14:00.001-07:002008-09-18T20:37:27.310-07:00Writing booksMaddie's teacher, Mrs. Evans, is a huge advocate for reading and computers. She was the computer lab teacher at her school for 12 years until being a first grade teacher this year. So she has computers in the classroom that the kids are learning to type on. Every week, the kids write a couple books, Mrs. Evans has them laminated and bound, then they can check them out to bring home.<br /><br />The first day of school, their first book was appropriately titled "On the First Day of School." <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2868751497_449d4870d3.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2868751497_449d4870d3.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>The kids got to color one picture to put in the book of something memorable about the first day. They also got to type and print the words that went along with their picture. <br /><br />Most kids drew pictures that said "We rode the bus," or "We ate lunch," and even "We had free time." <br /><br />What did Maddie think was so "memorable" about the first day of school?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2869579920_4b43d1361c.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2869579920_4b43d1361c.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>So it begins...The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-55881034038457348552008-09-18T20:14:00.000-07:002008-09-18T22:51:53.551-07:00First visit from the Tooth Fairy - UpdatedIt has <span style="font-style: italic;">finally</span> happened! Maddie lost her first tooth!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2869580346_8c9dff623b.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2869580346_8c9dff623b.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>She was the only kid in Kindergarten last year that didn't lose a tooth. She had a few loose ones, but didn't lose any... until last night!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2869580262_76c18e0463.jpg?v=1221796203"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2869580262_76c18e0463.jpg?v=1221796203" alt="" border="0" /></a>Our bedtime ritual includes brushing teeth, reading for 30 minutes, prayer time, and wiggling teeth. We have been working on them for <span style="font-style: italic;">months</span>. Finally, last night, she told me when she was eating an apple at lunch time, it felt like her tooth loosened up even more. So we got the tissue out and started wiggling. I bent it forward, and her eyes got HUGE! She joyfully yelled for me to pull it out. So, I did. She was so excited, and a bit grossed out at the blood in her mouth, but nevertheless, ecstatic!<br /><br />We put the tooth under her pillow for Ms. Tooth Fairy to visit. Check out that reward:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2869580100_cb805e66df.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/2869580100_cb805e66df.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>**Update: I need to mention this: the first tooth in our house is a big deal with a big reward ($5)... BUT, after that, Mr. Fairy's prices go WAY down...<br /><br />She even got a personal letter from Ms. Fairy herself:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeps7g1hsTJMHdom42zyT5yBU9GeuX3eS-Xkn3Y00g74Av2vSggBop19Z-3DykW1ZbQf8wNkevjqX1tXO7ww4HRidDH-_qAqLtbQDjgHzp9LDrZRy_W8QktwnQeTGOFqRyg67UDmpR1PLY/s1600-h/Toothfairy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeps7g1hsTJMHdom42zyT5yBU9GeuX3eS-Xkn3Y00g74Av2vSggBop19Z-3DykW1ZbQf8wNkevjqX1tXO7ww4HRidDH-_qAqLtbQDjgHzp9LDrZRy_W8QktwnQeTGOFqRyg67UDmpR1PLY/s400/Toothfairy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247566498712900546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2869580188_7c7acede14.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3040/2869580188_7c7acede14.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>Congratulations, Missy. The next one should be out soon...The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-90505624418657480812008-09-13T00:14:00.000-07:002008-09-13T00:27:16.061-07:00Taylor's Big DayLast week, Taylor started pre-kindergarten. I can't believe he is already into his second year of preschool!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2852878046_02a2232200.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2852878046_02a2232200.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2852043851_54c2818346.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2852043851_54c2818346.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>He was SO excited! He is going to a new school this year. It is actually Maddie's old preschool. He couldn't wait to get there and see his new teachers!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2852877904_5693400b0b.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2852877904_5693400b0b.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>This is his school, Gardenview Montessori<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2852877824_111ba33394.jpg?v=0"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/2852877824_111ba33394.jpg?v=0" alt="" border="0" /></a>These are his teachers, Amanda and Kelda. I think Taylor has a teeny-tiny crush on Miss Kelda... :-)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2852043797_904e13022b.jpg?v=1221290361"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3223/2852043797_904e13022b.jpg?v=1221290361" alt="" border="0" /></a>We are so proud of you, Mister. Learn well... laugh a lot... play hard... We love you.The Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6823301297347244687.post-2499594043303053892008-09-13T00:09:00.001-07:002008-09-13T00:13:15.628-07:00Quotes from the 1st Grade<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqqSOZVbKJ1DX7XoU3ETU0p6vqWOJy1jbGjQmqL1yuJHIHgtUp6XrOMzNT0j4Q36o6oJ42ggwwORNVDJhT71LAU1HkW0_gie40F5kyyt18LzjFEQsj_4oLqqHO59Cvncw6hzVicjrOwwI/s1600-h/IMG_1518.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqqSOZVbKJ1DX7XoU3ETU0p6vqWOJy1jbGjQmqL1yuJHIHgtUp6XrOMzNT0j4Q36o6oJ42ggwwORNVDJhT71LAU1HkW0_gie40F5kyyt18LzjFEQsj_4oLqqHO59Cvncw6hzVicjrOwwI/s400/IMG_1518.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245400177813453074" border="0" /></a>"Mom! Guess what?! Today we were in the gym practicing for the jog-a-thon, and guess who we saw?? REAL, LIVE CHEERLEADERS! Can you believe that?"<br /> ~MaddieThe Norris Clanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07642774912815297163noreply@blogger.com0