naughty shark

On the way to my cousin’s wedding ceremony, Nora turned into a naughty shark for a few minutes. In case you don’t know, sharks (the naughty ones anyway) bite people’s arms and legs.

Nora loved the dance floor at the reception that night.

Caffe Molise

At Sarah’s graduation dinner, Marci tried to take pictures of Nora making faces for the different emotions. Most of them came out “manically surprised and slightly insane.”

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Chester

Sometimes you have to sneak in and take a picture of your kid while she’s sleeping, because it’s just too sweet and cute.

Plus, this is an excellent opportunity for you all to meet Chester, a souvenir Grandma brought Nora from New York (and an adorably creepy littlemissmatched sock doll). Sometimes Chester gets nervous at night, and Nora has to hold his hand to make him feel better.

No No Yes Yes

This is one of Nora’s very favorite books. It’s handy, too–we can say “what does the No No Yes Yes book say about that?” and she already knows that touching power outlets (or whatever) is a no-no.

I love these Leslie Patricelli board books. That reminds me, I should pull out my storytime stuff for Yummy Yucky.

they grow up so fast

I meant to post these pictures on Sarah’s birthday, and to tell you all what an awesome person she is and how proud I am of her. Luckily, I still feel the same way three days late.

Congratulations also to Mallory

…and to Valori, who graduated at the same time! I love you guys.

I took some pictures of Nora, too. What do you want? I’m a mom.