Saturday, November 8, 2008

Video of Norah on Halloween

It was very warm on Halloween. We all were hanging out outside, before the trick or treating began.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Here's the original photo


Dad and Maria sent the photo of me that I was thinking of--thank you Dad and Maria!

I am looking down in the picture, but I still see some similarities.

Hayride


October 2008002, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Norah and James and I went on a hayride at Jim and Ruth Dane's farm. JIm and Ruth go to our church, and they invited all who wanted to attend to this hayride. It was a beautiful night (about 60 degrees) and Norah got to see a real John Deere tractor up close (though she was terrified and wouldn't let go of James for anything).

Leaves 5


October 2008019, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

It's even MORE fun to play in the leaves with your purple, polka-dotted sunglasses on!

Leaves 4


October 2008013, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

You know, everyone says that Norah looks like James, but sometimes I see myself in her too. My parents took a photo almost exactly like this when I was Norah's age, and there are very distinct similarities. Mom and Dad, do you remember which photo I am talking about, and do you see it too?

Leaves 3


October 2008010, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Action shot of leaves falling. We had about 1-2 weeks of beautiful, 60-70 degree days--note the short sleeves on Norah. Not bad for early November!

Leaves 2


October 2008008, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

It's fun to throw the leaves out of the nice pile Mommy and Daddy made!

Leaves 1


October 2008006, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Norah loves to play in the leaves--and boy, do we have plenty of leaves. We have 3 maples, plus a neighboring oak and another 2 maples, so we were literally buried in leaves!

Halloween 8


October 2008042, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Norah Bear and Mommy (we didn't have 2 zookeeper outfits!)

Halloween 7


October 2008041, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Did you know that koala bears are ticklish? I sure didn't!

Halloween 6


October 2008037, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Norah Bear and Daddy (who employed his Australian accent whenever he had a chance on this day!)

Halloween 5


October 2008035, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

A close up of our Norah Bear.

Halloween 4


October 2008034, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

I guess she remembers that we, the zookeepers provide her with 3 square meals (plus snacks) every day. She came back.

Halloween 3


October 2008033, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Uh-oh! (as Norah would say)---the koala bear has escaped and has a mind to take a little walk down the block!

Halloween 2


October 2008030, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Koala Bears and Lady bugs hang out together all the time!!!

Halloween 1


October 2008025_edited-1, originally uploaded by James Hemsley.

Here are Norah the Koala Bear, James the zoo keeper, and our friend Hannah the Lady Bug!

Too bad it was 70+ degrees on Halloween--Norah was a little warm in her fur suit.