The Life and Times of James, Chiara, Norah, Luke and Susannah Hemsley
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Long Lost Muppet
Here is a photo (courtesy of James' aunt Judy) of James when he was young. I think Norah is a spitting image of him!
Orange, cont.
Most of the juice is on her shirt! You can see Norah's stylish new cowlick in this photo! It is impossible to tame that hair
Norah's first Orange
We needed something to keep Norah busy one night while we ate. I gave her a slice of orange and she went to town. It kept her busy for a good half hour. She needed a bath afterwards, but you can't win them all!
Chiara and Ethan
Ethan is such a little bundle! I don't remember when Norah was that small. Here he looks like he is saying, "And WHAT are YOU looking at?!"
Cousins
Norah and Ethan napping simultaneously after some shopping. Norah would always put her hand on Ethan's seat and give him her toys. It was really cute.
On the Swings
We went for a walk with Alessia, Jim and Ethan. Norah and Mommy rode the swings. Lots of fun for everyone!
Norah on the Carousel
Norah rode the carousel too. She seemed okay throughout the trip, but mommy and daddy both got very dizzy! We are such wimps!
Alessia and Ethan
Alessia, Jim, and Ethan came to visit. We went to kids' night at the mall (as did everyone else in the state of Iowa) to get a free carousel ride. Here are Alessia and Ethan on the carousel. Ethan looks entranced!
Norah's friends
Here is Becky, Cade, and you can see Hannah in the background. All the kids were playing together during Easter dinner.
What's this wierd yellow stuff?
Norah doesn't look too pleased with the yellow grass surrounding her candy. I know, it would be better to just fill the basket with pure candy, Norah. A girl after my own heart!
Silly Smile
Norah does this silly smile sometimes where her eyes turn into little slits and she grins strangely! Sometimes you can see her 3 teeth, and she looks like a snaggletooth!
Easter Day
Norah and Daddy look through Norah's Easter Basket. She liked the shiny candies. We liked eating the shiny candies!
Cruising
Norah has decided to skip all that "crawling stuff" and move directly from sitting to cruising (and probably very soon: walking!!!!). Here she is cruising around the coffee table. She is very quick. James had his lunch on one end one day, and Norah moved from the other end in about 5 seconds while he was getting a drink!
At the pool
Daddy with Norah at the pool. This is before the made me stop taking pictures... I guess it's against the rules! They hadn't even gotten wet yet!
Norah and James had tons of fun. She still doesn't like pool noodles, but she is getting used to them. She kicks her feet and loves to be tossed up into the air and come splashing down.
Self-portrait
We went for a walk near Jim and Patti's house, and took this self portrait on a bridge over a little stream. From left to right: Aunt Kari, Uncle Bill, Aunt Janey, Norah, Chiara, James, Cassie, and Adam.
All in a row....
Here's the groom, the pastor, and his three strapping groomsmen all in a row, waiting for Liz to come down the aisle.
Norah and Great Grandma Joan
Norah loves all her grandmas. Here is Great Grandma Joan. Norah found the corsage particularly interesting to play with!
Uncle Peter's Wedding
The family band went to Reno for Peter and Liz's wedding in early March. Here is Norah with James' cousin Brianna.