Nora emptied her blocks out of their box and then sat inside to watch Charlie and Lola.

Nora and I joined Sarah, Shantelle, and Abby at Build-a-Bear for a special sale event. The whole environment was a bit overstimulating, but I think Nora was happy with what she picked out.

I figure that if you’re going to go with a licensed character, go all the way, right?

My car? No. My sunglasses? No. This is why I should write things down. MAYBE IN THIS HANDY BLOG.

Nora’s an old hand at helping Sarah pack and get ready to move.

This time, she mostly wanted to wear all of Sarah’s aprons at once, and to take pictures of me with Sarah’s camera.

We set up the easel to paint a picture for Sarah. I think Nora’s two-handed technique really makes the whole thing.

I asked Nora what she was painting, and she said “China.” Not a photorealistic representation, but heartfelt all the same.

You know what Nora likes? A face accessory.

Nora still loves to help me work.