Hanging out with the Nance's: November - Holiday fun and meeting more family

November came so quickly and left just as fast! It truly has been a whirlwind since we've been back in the States. We haven't stopped traveling since we've been back. It has been really good to be with family and for family to finally meet Naomi. Some of our good friends also have had the opportunity to meet her.

Mommy is doing really well. This pregnancy has been smoother. We've met with our doctor twice now and really like her. We only have 7-8 weeks left until Nora Rayna enters this world. We hope Naomi adjusts well to having a little sister. She really likes babies, so we hope she will like her sister just as much.

Since being back, Naomi's newest phrase is "It's cold!" We are enjoying the cold weather because we never get to experience cold weather overseas. She continues to amaze us with how fast she's learning new things, words, and phrases. With all the transition, Naomi has been a trooper and is doing great.

We feel like we may be experiencing a little reverse culture shock. When we walk into Wal-Mart we have so many choices now it is hard to make a decision. Sometimes we just want someone to say "pick this one."

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Nathan's family came up to see us in KC the first weekend of November. This was Naomi's first time to meet her grandparents, great-grandparents, and aunt. Here she is with Grandpa.

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Great-grandpa Nance also wanted to hold Naomi.

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Grandma enjoyed playing with Naomi outside.

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Daddy and Naomi playing peek-a-boo.

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This was Naomi's first time to play in the leaves. We got back just in time to see the colorful leaves during the fall.

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Four generations of Nance's

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NRN3

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Aunt Natalie enjoying some time with Naomi.

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A Grandparent-Naomi sandwich.

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A Great-grandparent-Naomi sandwich.

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The Nance's

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Grandpa and Naomi enjoying some swing time.

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Daddy and Naomi riding the horse.

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All of the playground equipment is just a walk away from our back porch. One of Naomi's favorite toys is the car there. In the beginning, she called the car "vroom-vroom." She really enjoyed it when Daddy pushed her for a little drive.

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Our cutie!

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Naomi puckering her lips.

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Naomi with Grandpa Ray.

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NRN3 and Grandpa

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NRN3 with the pumpkins

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NRN3 having fun

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This shot of Naomi is hilarious because there was a cat and dog at the pumpkin patch. She would call the cat to come to her, but she really didn't want the cat too close. As you can see she's reaching for the cat but wouldn't go any closer.

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Our good friends came up to our apartment to visit. This is Mr. Joe and Naomi. We warned them that Naomi would need a little warm-up period, but she went right to Joe.

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Mrs. Leah with Naomi. She was able to entice Naomi with her cell phone.

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This is their daughter Aleta with Naomi. I think we got Naomi to say "cheese" in this picture.

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Naomi is not shy in front of the camera. She likes to see the pictures after the shot.

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Soon after we arrived the warm weather disappeared and some colder weather came in. After a couple days of really cold winds and temps, it warmed up enough to take Naomi outside again. Here she is all dressed and ready to go play!

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Here's Naomi's favorite spot...the "vroom-vroom."

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She also enjoys the swing, but only for a little while.

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Mommy - 30 weeks

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We had the opportunity to go to Springfield for a short trip and we visited Grandma Nance's kindergarden room and school. Naomi really enjoyed Grandma's class. Here she is with Grandpa Nance in the tepee.

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Grandpa and Naomi looking at a book together.

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Grandma Nance and Naomi playing on the telephone.

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We went back to Grandma's school to see the students. They put on an Indian dance for Naomi and sang. When they went to P.E. Naomi got to play with some shakers and other toys.

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This is Nina's good friend Michelle with Naomi.

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Naomi being silly and very flexible in her car seat.

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Naomi enjoyed the ride from Michelle in the laundry basket.

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Grandpa Ray and Naomi looking at a book.

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Bath time in the States has been different because it's like she's in a miniature pool. She likes her bath time and going "swimming."

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She's our little sweet pea.

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Naomi and Daddy cuddling to stay warm.

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The Alexander's had a Thanksgiving meal together and Naomi got to meet her uncles, aunts, and cousins. Here she is with Uncle Ryan (Nina's younger brother) wearing his hat.

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We went to Great Grandma and Grandpa Tapp's (Nathan's grandparents on his mom's side) for Thanksgiving. Naomi's helping Aunt Natalie make the green bean casserole.

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Naomi's first Thanksgiving meal. To our surprise she really enjoyed the turkey.

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Grandma Nance made a pile of leaves for Naomi to play in. This was Naomi's first real experience with playing in a pile of leaves. Naomi enjoyed it and didn't want to stop playing.