Friday, December 14, 2007

"So Many Things to Look At"


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Looking at the Marsh Grass


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Norah and Daddy at the Beach


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We decided to go down to the beach one last time before leaving the next day.

Grandpa on the Phone 2


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Grandpa on the Phone


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Playing in the Grass


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Kari and Norah on the Swings


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At the Park


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Kari and Chiara took a walk to the park with Jadon and Norah while some of the others went ocean fishing.

Gazebo


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Jadon looks out at the beach from a Gazebo near the southern point of New Jersey.

Uncle Bill's Pancake House


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Uncle Bill, Aunt Kari, and Cousin Jadon pose for a picture in front of Uncle Bill's Pancake House in Cape May, NJ. Unfortunately, it had already closed for the season.

Uncle Pete's Hat


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Norah tries on Uncle Pete's hat at Cape May.

Tandem


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Peter and James rode an old, rusty tandem bicycle into downtown Stone Harbor, to meet up with some of the others who had gone ahead to window browse.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Uncle Peter and Norah at the Beach 2


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Uncle Peter and Norah at the Beach


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Reclining on the Beach


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Enjoying the Sun and Sand


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October is obviously the off-season for tourists. We were really lucky to have beautiful weather and it was never too cold.

We went a few years ago and it was rainy most of the time. In fact, that trip (among others) has led us to believe that Chiara and myself bring the rain whenever we go on vacation.

Mommy and Norah on the Beach


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The Bright Sun!


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The sun was causing Norah to close her eyes for pictures. She still had a great time!

Norah at the Beach


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Eating Crab at Dusk


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We ate a lot of meals at about this time. The house my grandparents rented for the month was right on the beach and the view was fantastic.

Nothing Like Atlantic Soft-shell Crab


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Peter, James and (Great)Grandpa Hemsley.

Norah and Uncle Bill


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Putting Together a Puzzle


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Norah, Jadon and Aunt Kari put together a puzzle.

Taken in Stone Harbor, NJ.

Interrupting Play Time


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It seems like when a camera is brought out, that becomes the new focal point and the babies stop whatever they're doing.

Norah Meets Cousin Jadon


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Norah meets her Daddy's cousin Jadon Hemsley. Jadon was sick with a cold most of the weekend :-(

Overall, though both Norah and Jadon were curious about their surroundings and had a good time.

Norah's Favorite Pastime on the Plane


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Chiara and Norah on the Plane


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Norah on the Plane


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We flew to New Jersey at the beginning of October to spend some time with Norah's Great Grandparents and Grandpa and Grandma Hemsley. Norah did very well on the plane, and didn't make a fuss.

Friday, December 7, 2007

Sorry for the Delay!

We have had computer problems and busy lives these past couple of months. Hence, no blog pictures of the family band. I hope that you will stay patient with us and keep checking back. It is on the list of things to do this weekend!

In the meantime, here are some things we will post about.

Norah's first plane ride to NJ.
Visiting with great-grandparents
Halloween costume (Norah was a flower!)
Thanksgiving
First two teeth
Eating more solid food

Hope you are all well!

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Trying to Sit up 2


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