Matt's Friend from High School

Matt, Nora, Jon

Matt had one of his best friends from his high school days over. Jon D was great with little Nora. I put Nora to bed and then we all watch "Lost" and yet again....I am lost with what is going to happen (like my pun?).

SHOPPING TRIP OUTRAGE

So I went to Super Wal-Mart to pick up a few things and get some groceries. I was waiting in line behind these 2 ladies and a very new born baby and they took about 20 minutes (no joke) to check out. They had only a few things, but one went to the bathroom in the middle of the transaction and then the other went to the cash machine. They finally got through the line and I was trying to get on Highway 169 and I saw the same 2 ladies in a car. I then saw one of the ladies SMOKING in the car with the BABY, with her windows up!!! Poor little baby...honestly,

1)don't smoke

2)don't smoke in your car

3)don't smoke in your car with your baby inside

4)don't smoke in your car with your baby inside with the WINDOWS rolled up.

Trust me I know people have vices, and I have my own vices. I have family that smokes, so I am not judging (although it sounds like I am) but don't endanger your sweet innocent newborn baby with 2nd hand smoke. I am sure people probably think the same thing about me when they see me drinking a Mello Yellow while hanging out with Nora as well....but my rant is now over.

Selection Sunday

GO GOPHERS GO!!!

The cutest little Gopher!!!

We watched Selection Sunday at Champs. Nora was rooting on the Minnesota Gophers along with her daddy! Hopefully they do well and make Matt happy!!

Matt was also rooting for Kansas. Here is Matt, Nora, and WallyCat (Nora's stuffed toy!)

Walk OUTSIDE

The Sun is so bright!!!

Today Matt, Nora and I walked outside. It was BEAUTIFUL. I cannot wait for spring/summer to be here officially so we can see more sun. It makes mommy very happy to see the sun shining!

We also met up with my college friend Lucas who just got engaged. We talked about wedding fun and Jesi (Lucas' fiance) is even hiring me to do some alterations and make a veil. So excited to get do some wedding stuff after sewing straight seams on handbags for so long!!!

Jesi, Nora and I

Lucas and Nora

March Date Night

Nora, Granny Annie, Grandpa Steve

Matt called his parent's and asked if they would watch little Miss Nora for us so we could go on our 2nd 'date night'. Of course, they said yes!!! We planned on going to the dollar theater in Hopkins to watch "The Blind Side" but when we drove past the theater there were about 100 people in line outside and it was already 4:05 (movie started at 4!!!) so we decided to try bowling. We went to Tuttle's in Hopkins (I had my bachelorette party here...oh the memories!) and guess what, ALL the lanes were full. Recession? Really, how are this many people OUT AND ABOUT on a Saturday at 4? We ended up going to Granite City in Saint Louis Park for dinner. I forgot my ID in the diaper bag though so I couldn't even indulge in a microbrew beer! bummer! We then went to Trader Joes and Matt got a 'crazy 6 pack of beer' and then we came home. Pretty exciting date night!!! Came home and talked with Grandma and Grandpa Forslund. Hopefully she was a good girl for them. She used be on a pretty good schedule, but the last few days she has been a bit off--Yesterday she only took 2 - 20 minute naps, went to bed at 8pm and then slept until 9:30 this morning. WOW, Matt actually got up, ate breakfast, read the paper and she was STILL sleeping! You gotta know that Nora is our daughter since she sleeps in on a Saturday morning. Today I cleaned the bathrooms AND put up our handrails on the way to the basement so we can have our "FINAL INSPECTION" by the city and finally be done with our building permit (it has only be out for 3 years). Pretty busy day at the Forslund House!

Matt, Amber and Nora (3.5 months old)

Trip to Minneapolis

Nora and I went and visited my cousin Kelly who was watching her niece and nephew, Maia and Michael(my cousin Jeff's kids). Nora slept only for 2 - 20 minute naps today but she was happy while we were there. She watched Michael and Maia play and run around. She loves looking around and watching other people. Got home and Matt and I had corn dogs---real glamorous huh? Pretty exciting blog huh?

Getting Nora Back on Schedule and Walk with Neighbor

Nora 13 weeks old

Since we were at Grandma and Grandpas house Nora got a bit off her schedule with all the activities that were happening. This week we are trying to get Nora back on her nap/eating routine. She fell asleep on her own in her crib both yesterday and today. HOORAY!

We went for a walk today with the neighbor lady and her 2 month old son we met a few weeks ago. Nora was awake the whole walk just staring at me or our neighbor, Jessica. She then fell asleep in the car and I was able to run errands. We also took her 13 week photo today, even though she is now 13.5 weeks old.

Church, Dinner at Brandon/Courtneys

Sunday we went to church and then had dinner at my brother Brandon and Courtneys. Matt came and picked us up today as well; He hadn't seen us since Tuesday night! He was very sleepy but was excited to see Nora (and of course ME!) We hung out at my parents house for awhile--Matt hadn't seen my family since Christmas and then we drove home in the fog-not fun! Nora was a very good traveler and was excited to sleep in her own crib! Here is a photo of her with Madison's famous soda pop - Sundrop!! Again look at her sober face, won't crack a smile for the camera. This is why we haven't paid to have photos done.....what is the point of paying a photographer if she isn't going to smile? Anyone have ideas to get her to smile for the camera?

Nora with her mini pop can

Saturday with the Graven Boys

Lincoln (5 years) and Nora---Sully in the background

Jenn and Kyles little girls ended up getting sick and Landrey ended up in the hospital Friday. Jenn still came to the baby shower but she brought the two healthy boys to stay with Grandma and Grandpa so they could take care of their little girls! They took turns staying at the hospital/going to work/taking naps....

Sullivan, Lincoln and Nora got quality grandma Debbie and grandpa Lee time this weekend. Lincoln was so good with Nora, he was singing her songs and taking very good care of her. Lincoln, grandma and I all watched Hannah Montana: The Movie on Saturday night and Lincoln danced along to the songs. He also said to Grandma "I am fawting alot....it must be the stew" Linc is still working on the 'r' sound so he was telling grandma that he was farting, and only he and my dad had the stew for supper so he went and asked my dad if he was 'fawting' too. My mom and I couldn't stop laughing.

Video of Lincoln singing "rock a bye baby" ---I missed recording the first part so it is just the ending!!!

Baby Shower for my Cousin

I hosted a baby shower for my cousin Ashley in Dawson this weekend. I found a little baby devotional online and we played a few games. Having a girl around Valentines Day is perfect because I found fun pink prizes at the Dollar Spot!! She got alot of nice presents for her upcoming bundle of joy! Baby girl (Laney Paige) is due to arrive March 18 which is my sister Jenn's birthday! We are all excited for another girl to join the family!!!

Everyone probably listening to my instructions on how to play one of the games

3 Months Old

Nora is 3 months old today. Wow, how the time has flown!

She is starting to smile at mom and dad, she still seems to be pretty sober-faced when trying to take photos! She is talking up a storm and getting into a routine. She LOVES eating her hands, I get her out of her crib in the morning and once I take off her swaddle, she sticks her fingers in her mouth and looks like Cookie Monster!

Trip to Target with Kate

Nora and Kate at Pizza Hut/Target (Nora doesn't get to enjoy the wonderful pizza, just a pacifier!!)

Kate loving her pizza

Today we watched Kate so Uncle Brandon and Aunt Courtney could go taste test food at the TCF stadium (lucky them!!!) Kate was loving all the baby toys and I even found her sucking on Nora's pacifier---whoops! We had fun coloring and Kate helped me pack for the week while Nora slept. We went to Target for Pizza Hut pizza for lunch. Very fun and Kate loved her meal!!!
Courtney and Brandon then drove Nora and I back to my parents' house (Madison, MN 3 hours west of twin cities).

Switching Clothes

Nora is now wearing size 3-6 months. She is not my little girl anymore :( Actually she needs to wear size 3-6 for tops, but she could probably still wear newborn or 0-3 month pants. She has a 'swimmers body'--we have a tiny Michael Phelps in our house, Broad shoulders and a tiny waist.
We are unpacking the outfits borrowed from Aunt Jenny and Aunt Courtney!!! It is amazing that a 3 month old can have more clothes than me!

Walk Outside

Today Nora and I ventured outside. I finally felt it was warm enough to atleast have her outside for longer than 2 seconds. No worries, we bundled her up in her snowsuit and I had a blanket and hat over her head--so hopefully all is well. When is it warm enough for her to actually take a long walk outside? I am having a bit of cabin fever...it was SO nice to see the sun today.

A few weeks ago I got our Ford Focus stuck sideways in our alleyway. I had to humble myself and go ask the neighbor man to help me, definitely hurt my pride, but it needed to be done as the car was at a T in the alley (I got halfway up our driveway and the tires were spinning so I thought if I got more speed I would make it up so I reversed and then tried to get speed and make it into driveway---well little did I know that the tires on Focus had NO tread so we were stuck) We had not met these neighbors so it was a bad situation turned good, since I found out they just had a baby too....new best friend for Nora! So long story short, Nora and I met our alley neighbors, Jessica, John, and little 2 month old William.

Then we walked across the boulevard to Kelly and Steve's house. Kelly runs a daycare so Nora was loving watching all the little boys running around, until she got hungry. We then walked back home in the warm sun. What a fun Monday!

Projects COMPLETED

So the weekend projects are completed, although during the process of one project I decided to completely RE-DO our bathroom so I am still waiting to finish that. I went to a baby shower on Saturday and one of my friends there actually asked the progress on the projects, so it does pay to blog it so I am accountable to get the projects done (thanks Amanda for checking on the status!!!) Below are some before and after photos!

Living Room Wall--complete, although Matt says we need some 'family' photos instead of just photos of our baby Nora! We don't have any photos that are nice enough to put on a wall, so we will have to get all decked out and go over to Grandpa Steve's and see if he will take a snazzy picture of us with his nice camera!! For now I just put a wedding photo.

Living Room Wall Before

Living Room Wall AFTER
(It seems a bit right sided....any suggestions?--leave me a comment)

Bathroom Hole- Hole is fixed and repaired (it took about 40 dollars to fix, honestly!) I needed a mesh hole thing to cover the hole, spackle, and then because our walls are textured I needed to buy texture in a spray can so the wall would look the same through out. After fixing the hole, I decided to paint the walls and redo the whole bathroom. I have wanted to paint this bathroom red since we moved in but always found a different project to do. It is finally painted red, and since it is an asian themed bathroom, we have momentos from Matt's stay in Japan and my trip to China. I love it, the red seems REALLY bright in the photos but it is a nice red. We are now just waiting for some photos to be enlarged so we will put those up once they come in.

Stupid Hole in Wall Spackle Over Hole (still Pink so it is still wet)Spray texture on wall

Red Wall, No Hole, waiting for photos to put up on wall.

Yeah....1 weekend, 2 projects done!