Ever since Nora was tiny, Blake’s dad has been able to put her to sleep in the crook of his arm like this.
oh, HI
Mom and Dad’s bed is the best place for flopping.
xylophone
The Smiths gave Nora a xylophone for her birthday. I think an invitation to play at Carnegie Hall is forthcoming.
juiced
Aw, look at her, so big. Drinking from a juice box.
Yes, it’s from McDonald’s. Don’t you judge me.
pants
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Definition of a doomed plan:
1. Find Mom’s pants lying on the floor.
2. Put them on immediately.
3. Insist they not be the slightest bit too long.
4. Walk around the house.
Shark
Nora’s shark costume in all its glory. Ah, Halloween.
Halloween
When I saw this shark costume on Mighty Junior, I had to get it for Nora.
It’s no wonder Alex is afraid of her–I think sharks are probably the skunk’s natural predator.
Just checking in!
I don’t remember how it got started, but Nora and I send a picture like this to Sarah almost every day. Hi, Aunt Sarah!
sharing
I tend my friend Molly’s daughter Sabrina once a week, and Nora has a love-hate relationship with her. Here’s one of the nicer moments:
Nora just can’t understand why Sabrina won’t hold that book.
pumpkin
My dad gave Nora a pumpkin from his garden, and she has to go out to the porch to pat it every day.
“Pup! Pup! Pup!”
