MATTHEW JACOB!!!

As you know, nora came as a bit of surprise to us! Our good friends, and nora's godparents told us the day of our 20 week ultrasound that they too had some surprise baby news.They were so nice to give nora a friend her same age! A little over three months behind nora, he was born . After two days of labor john and sarah finally welcomed matthew jacob into the world on march 14. He is a healthy and happy baby and we are soooooo excited he is here! Nora has been waiting for her new friend for a long time!

We were all pretty giddy after leaving the hospital!

in love!!

BEST FRIENDS ALREADY!!

.matthew jacob hawkins.

Steph and St Pattys

We had a great time last weekend. Steph came up for Pete's 27th bday. We had dinner with the parents and grents, and then grandma and grandpa s watched nora while we had some adult time out. It was very nice!!!!!!!!
The next day we went to the St Patricks day parade downtown with Steph and Phoebe. It was so much fun!

Here is Phoebe standing outside of the HARP where her dad was playing.

HIs band is called REILLY, an irish rock band- they were great.

Thanks to someone the Troellers know we were able to watch the parade from a terrace over the mall. It was a great view. Not to mention we got green beer, ice cream, starbucks, and Qdoba.

nora was very into the parade. She stared at every group going by and we couldn't pull her away. She watched them until they were out of sight, then she looked back for the next float. she was very cute and thankful it was nice enough to spend some time outside for once!

Surprise Visit to Minnesota

Last week nora and amanda headed to MN to surprise gma and gpa z. It was awesome. We were waiting in the hallway when mom got home from school, and she screamed'' NORA ROSE!! NORA ROSE!!You aren't walking at home, you liar!! it was a great moment, and a great weekend, after missing some quality time with family!

We loved hanging out at home, and just being together.

looks like cubs fan,,....

learning to hold onto the palmy just like grandpa!

Nora sporting her new adorable hat from the GC!!!

Stephen got to meet Nora and hold her after she decided to be 'cool'

Loves kisses from Grandma!

Helping Grandpa with his paperwork.

Nora's 3 month pictures

We..well just amanda..decided to take some fun pictures ... if anyone wants any copies, just shoot me an email and let me know which one and what size.

just hanging around

photos compliments of megan...

Ang, looking like an old pro holding the baby..secrets out..it was her first time!!=)

3months old..a typical sunday

Pete's perfect pour..a black and blue. (these pictures are out of order, this was at happy hour, in the evening, NOT before nora woke up!! =))

Waking up very happy!

We spend a lot of sundays at Pete's parents. Nora is very lucky to be able to see her grandma and grandpa so much, and we are lucky to hang out and relax at their place. (and use the treadmill, washing machine, and hot tub!)

Nora looking super cute, chunky, and like she is 3 years old, on her 3 month birthday!

Sleepy Time

Nora has been a great sleeper since she was born. She has been sleeping through the night since week 5!! We think most of that has to do with her having a 'swaddle me'. This is an awesome contraption that is similar to a straight jacket. It keeps her arms in tight, so she doesn't wake herself up. She has grown out of the swaddle me so its time to transition. The first night she did ok, waking up two times. She cried a little bit, and cried again the next night, but alas, last night she slept through the night..woo hoo. Below is a picture of her one morning after restfully sleeping in the swaddle...nice hairdo huh?