Cultural Parade

...started at 4:00 PM, and I showed up at 4:30 PM. I didn't think I needed to come, but when Jacob sent me an instant message at 3:50 PM, I learned otherwise. Given that, getting there at 4:30 PM wasn't too bad.

Needless to say, I missed the parade, but I made it in time for snacks.  Woo hoo! Donuts, my fav. We played outside for a bit before it was time to go. William didn't want to leave cause he was having too much fun. I guess that's a good thing.

Jacob & Ian on the slide

Loud Mouth

Ian and I stayed home sick Tuesday and Wednesday. He could have went to daycare yesterday, but I wanted him to rest one more day. It was sure nice spending both days with him.  Even sick, he's a good boy.  He's into EVERYTHING and he's very loud, but he's a good boy. :)

Much Love,

2 Years & Counting

Just two, short years ago today I married my best friend.  I love you John. You've given me so much. It's been a wonderful two years. Here's to many many more to come!

Mr. & Mrs. John Norrie

Much Love,

Game Day

Today is the Broncos game.  Go Peyton! We are really looking forward to the game. Here's hoping they win so the critics will cut him some slack.  Win or lose he's still an awesome QB.

Much Love,

Warner Jameson Powell

Warner was born on September 18 weighing a whopping 9 pounds, 13 ounces and 21.5 inches. What a big boy! Everyone is doing great. I hope they are able to get some rest and quickly adjust to their new life with their little one.

Congratulations to Lacie and Ken. May they cherish every moment. Love you both so much!

Much Love,

Two Kinds of Yummy

For Jacob's birthday I made two kinds of cupcakes. The Milky Way cupcakes were for after his soccer game on Saturday and the dark chocolate were for school.  I'm not a baker by any means, but when Jacob asked me to make them, how could I say no?

Dark Chocolate & Milky Way Milk Chocolate

Much Love,

Brunswick Party

Jacob had his birthday party at Brunswick Zone yesterday, and I have to say I really liked it. It was clean and very nice. Our party hero was very helpful, and the kids, especially Jacob, seemed to have a good time. They played video games and two rounds of laser tag.  There was pizza, presents and two cakes.

Happy 9th Birthday Jacob Allan Norrie! Here's to you and all the birthdays to come!!

Much Love,

Brazilian Nights

Jacob's has been looking forward to his birthday dinner for weeks, and the day FINALLY arrived. Unlike the Olive Garden, Tucanos actually does something for birthdays.  So when they brought out the much anticipated and enormous chocolate cake, they sang Jacob a loud but special  birthday song. They gave him a tambourine so he could join in the fun. Cake and cards (with money) followed.  I'd say it was a good dinner, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Oh and P.S. William ate two chicken hearts, shrimp, fish and sushi!

The birthday boy & daddy

Much Love,

Just 'Cause

Yesterday Jacob's class took a field trip to his teacher, Mrs. Worden's, house. They had a good time eating hot dogs and chips, playing with water and having fun with games. I'm not sure why they went. I'm sure there's a reason but perhaps there isn't other than "just 'cause". Whatever the reason, I think we could all use a little more "just 'cause" moments in our life.

Looking at this picture, Jacob is just as big as the 5th graders. You certainly can't tell he's in 4th grade.  But that makes sense, he is a big boy. Truth is, he's more than that. He's caring and sensitive and sweet and kind. I really hope he had a good day. It looks like he did...

Mrs Worden's 4/5 Class

Much Love,

A Boy in the Tub

After eating his cherries and wearing most of them, Ian needed to be cleaned up.

This was the first bath he took without his baby tub. So it almost killed Grandma cause she had to hold him and bend over the entire time. As usual, he had so much fun and just loves the water. He likes to splash and watch it run out of the faucet. I think he's going to love swimming just like his brothers.

Rub-a-dub-dub 

There's a boy in the tub 

Splashing and laughing with glee 

He's scrubbed and he's rubbed 

And he's played in the tub 

And now he's as clean as can be!

Much Love,

Kissable Lips

Chuck E Cheese

William wanted his birthday at Chuck E Cheese. Why you ask? Well, he desperately wanted to try the ticket blaster. For those of you who don't know the ticket blaster is enclosed case with tickets flying all around you. The goal: grab as many as you can and the magic ticket, worth 1000 tickets.

The party started with the kids playing games.  Then pizza and a live show followed by a spiderman cookie cake.  Then finally, FINALLY it was time for the ticket blaster.  You'll be happy to know that William did, in fact, grab the magic ticket.  At one point, I wasn't so sure because it actually flew up and hit him in the face and then flew away.  It wasn't long after that he grabbed it.  HOORAY!!

Afterwards, William picked out his prizes.  He had a lot of tickets since his brothers decided to give him all of their tickets {very nice of them, btw}.  Plus, with the magic ticket and 300 bonus tickets, he was able to pick out some pretty cool stuff - not like the usual crappy stuff you get.

So once again, Happy Birthday William.  Until next year...

The Birthday Boy

Season Opener

First game of the fall season was a huge success. Jacob loves to play goalie. I think he likes it cause he doesn't have to run as much. {Can't say I really blame him!} Regardless, he's good at it. He is learning to come out of the goal to cut down the angles giving the other team little or nothing to shoot at.

Looks like all of those practices are really paying off. The final score was 6-3 with Jacob's team taking the win.  Go Lions!!

Jacob & Ian

Axis & Allies

Several weeks ago, John and Jacob tried to play Axis and Allies. I don't know how to play but I do know it'll take an hour just to set up the game. It is because of this, that they have still not played Axis and Allies. Perhaps next time {that is if there is a next time} they try to play, it won't take so long to set up.

You know me. I had to take pictures. And since I haven't written a Jacob post in a while, I thought I'd share them. Seriously. Just look at all those pieces. That's crazy!!  Honestly though, I not surprised.  It totally seems like something Jacob would love.  He's one smart cookie.

Custom Cupcakes

I made birthday cupcakes for William and his class - french vanilla with vanilla icing and blue sprinkles.  So it was basically sugar, topped with sugar and sprinkled with sugar.  Perfect!

Anyway, I'm pretty sure I was more excited about them than he was. Because...I made my own toppers. I wanted to purchase special Iron Man toppers.  I did find some on Etsy but decided I could just make my own.  I am a scrapbooker after all.  They didn't take long to make, and I think they turned out great!

I just love making stuff for the kids. It's so much fun, but more importantly, I think it makes them feel special and loved.  And who doesn't want to feel like that?

P.S. I didn't have my camera with me when we dropped them off which means I don't have a picture of the final product.  Sorry 'bout that.  Guess you'll just have to image how cute they were!

 

Birthday Dinner

For William's birthday dinner he wanted to go to Tucanos, a Brazilian Grill.  I called to make reservations - not open on Sunday.  Then he decided to have Italian at Roccos.  We got there and they're not open because of the holiday.  William sighed. "I don't care where we go.  You pick dad." We ended up at Olive Garden.  William ordered calamari (his favorite), and he ate all of his shrimp Alfredo!  Truly a birthday miracle.

After dinner, I told the waiter it was William's birthday.  He just gave me funny look.  It turns out they don't really do anything special for birthdays. Who knew?  Our waiter was really nice though because he talked to him manager, and we got a free dessert.  Fried donuts with chocolate sauce - an absolutely perfect end to a birthday dinner.

Crazy for Calamari

He ate it all!

Money!!

Free Zeppoles

It didn't start so great but in the end everything turned out OK. Happy birthday William. Love you baby boy!

Cart Buddies

This morning William, Ian and I went to Costco to get a birthday cake and a few other goodies. (I love Costco!) Anyway, when we got there, I put Ian in the cart. Then I thought, "I wonder if William will fit too. I bet he will." Sure enough, he did. That 7 year old silly needs to eat more food! Just kidding William. :)

Birthday Boy & Ian

More importantly, today is William's birthday.  He's 7 today, and we have a bunch of family coming over to celebrate.  Tomorrow we are going out to dinner.  It's something we always do for the kids' birthday.  I know I've said it before but I just can't believe how time flies.  Cherish the moments while you may.  They won't last forever.