Naomi is TWO!

Happy Birthday Naomi Irene! You are two years old today!

Big Sis & Little Sis on Halloween

 - Your hair is curly and beautiful! I love working with it, but you do not like me doing so. You leave in bows and ponytails well for me, but not the headbands.

Fall Fun Night at Alldredge Orchards 

 - You say so many words, especially at home with your family; around others, not so much. When we go places, especially new places with new people, it takes you about an hour or so to start branching out and moving away from me. You are saying a few phrases too. You love pointing out animals, particularly horses, dogs, and birds. You also like to point out the moon and airplanes. When you really want my attention, you grab my head with your hands and make me look at your face.

Heading to Maryville for NWMSU homecoming parade! 

 - You take one afternoon nap each day, and sleep overnight from about 9 pm - 7 am. You are still nursing to sleep! I have been shocked you've lasted this long! You are sleeping better, so I am too, and I'm so very thankful!

Pumpkin picking at Weston Red Barn Farm

 - You have begun to play more with your siblings, so I am able to do a few more things around the house and focus on homeschooling. You don't love to ride in the stroller much anymore, you like to walk like the rest of us. You do pretty good on our W+F hikes and I still get to carry you in the back carrier for those! Your attention span is increasing and you are sitting to listen to books for longer stretches. You still aren't very interested in TV or movies, which I am ok with! Now to wean your siblings off as well...

She found the pacifier and now she thinks it's fun to use it. Ha! 

 - You like to play the piano and dance to music. When we get in the van, if I don't turn on the radio quick enough, from the back seat I hear you demand, "Music!"

Perfecting her selfie :o) 

 - I have already painted your finger and toenails several times since Big Sis has hers done.

"Painting" with water -- she wants to do what everyone else is doing! 

 - You like to stay up with Mommy and Daddy and eat our snacks while we watch Netflix. I think you feel pretty special sitting with us. You like eating our oatmeal, cake mugs, bananas with melted chocolate and pb, apples, and nuts. Also, you may or may not drink more coffee from my mug than any of the other kids ever have. Who can be sure?!?! ;)

Naomi loves her Bubba! 

 - You play a little differently with each of your siblings. Recently, Levi has been chasing you and growling and you back away and say, "Scared! Scared!" which is so sweet and sad at the same time. Also, great job expressing yourself!

The face you made when you'd been in the car sitting all the way home from Colorado! 

 - You have begun to carry your baby Lena everywhere! You call for "Baby" at the table, from the bed, anytime you suddenly remember her and want her. It's very sweet! Tonight (11/10) you fed her some of your cracker at suppertime.

She loved her first carnival ride at Parkville Days in August

She loves to give me this face. 

She now has her own pair of headphones... captivated! 

Learning to snap green beans! 

Naomi, you are just the sweetest, most darling little baby girl! I want to squeeze you and hug you and kiss your little cheeks. You are indeed living up to your name -- both pleasant and peaceful! I pray we are able to continue helping you find your gifts and talents and natural abilities and help them grow and blossom in the coming years. You scream loud and smile big and generally get your way. Oh dear. But I cannot imagine our lives without you and cannot wait to see what this next year with you brings! Love, Mommy