The Life and Times of James, Chiara, Norah, Luke and Susannah Hemsley
Monday, October 8, 2007
Grandma Maria Reads the News
Maria reads the latest business news. Thinking ahead to her plane flight to NJ, Norah looks worried about the article, "Fear and Loathing at the Airport."
Starting to Like the Camera
While playing with Grandpa and Grandma Hemsley, Norah begins to get used to the camera.
Norah Meets Grandpa
Norah finally met Grandpa Hemsley. All the grandparents came to Iowa City for Norah's baptism.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Norah at the Trivia
She got pretty startled during one point where people cheered really loudly for a correct answer. Fortunately, she was easy to calm down and we were better prepared for future answers.
Bluegrass Trivia
Once a month, the small town of Blue Grass, IA hosts a trivia contest. About 65 teams of 8 participate, and it's a great time. We assembled a team and went to the event, Norah in tow. This is the potluck before the Trivia started.
Family Band Family Picture
Chiara is always making sure we get a family picture whenever someone can take the picture.
Visiting Nonna
I (James) went to the Oregon vs Michigan game and watched Michigan lose handily to Oregon. Chiara helped her sister, Alessia, paint her upcoming baby's nursery. Norah hung out with Nonna.
Chi sei?
"Chi sei?" means "Who are you?" in Italian. But Norah's look seems to say: "What are you looking at?"
Statue of US Grant
On our last day we visited the down town again and took in some of the monuments.