blocks

Nora is getting so smart and capable and self-sufficient I almost can’t handle it. Here she is, putting the blocks in and out of the bag and the cups.

What’s that, Nora? Your room is getting boring?

Grand Sir

When I came home for lunch on my last Thursday at work, I caught Nora and Grand Sir having fun together. Thank you, Bill! I’m so glad you two are friends.

In the background, you can see Miss Petunia‘s tank, currently decorated with a little Buddha statue and some prayer flags. We respect our turtle’s religious beliefs.

the big one

We had a little birthday party for Nora on Sunday afternoon with chocolate cake (Nora had frosted cornbread on Blake’s orders), adorable gifts (thank you, everyone!), and a little clip show of Nora’s first year of movies set to one of her favorite songs.

Thank you, family and friends, for being so sweet with our little bean. And thank you, Nora, for being the most adorable and fun person I have ever met.