I found a present for you!

Any time Nora sees a pine cone on the ground, she picks it up and brings it home for me as a present. I’m not about to discourage this, because it’s adorable–but do you know any good pine cone crafts or anything? We’re getting quite a pile.

swimming lessons

Nora’s been taking swimming lessons at Westminster. She loves everything about it…except she refuses to put her face in the water. This may have an impact on her future swimming career.

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Plus, bonus mom-points for putting her in the correct swimsuit, am I right?

ganging up

Zoo membership is the best. This time, Nora, Alex, and I met up with Shantelle and Abby and their neighbors. Toddlers surprisingly don’t care much about the animals, though–it’s all about the fountain, the playground, and the train.

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parade

Part of the perfect Pioneer Day: pulling Nora and Abby in a red wagon all decorated for the neighborhood parade. Not pictured: pancake breakfast afterward. Every event should end that way, don’t you think?

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