Can you guess what I learned to do this past weekend???

SUCCESS! 

nora's trip to the big apple - part 3

washington square park
more exciting were the swings at the park
Nora very nearly rolled over for the 1st time at newark airport! She had a cheering section of people encouraging her to no avail. 

nora's trip to the big apple - part 2

watching the kids on the carousel
hanging out with dad near the sheeps meadow on our walking tour
checking out the people at the fountain
all this sightseeing makes nora very sleepy. Sleepy enough to nap on a bus heading down madison ave! 

nora's trip to the big apple - part 1

eating rice cereal at Balthazar. Almost as yummy as mama's pumpkin ravioli!
sleeping in the stroller with the din of 5th ave
checking out the toys at fao schwartz
quick photo op in central park with mama 

Eatin' like a Big Girl

Sweet Anticipation














First Bite












I ate the whole thing!

An Afternoon in Forest Park

We had a very nice Saturday in STL. We went to a yarn/quilt store, Soulard Market for coffee and pastries and even made it to Ted Drewes for dessert. We also had a very nice walk in Forest Park, wandering some trails and ending up on Art Hill.
Nora enjoying the grass.
She still seems to prefer trees. 

one more important piece of advice

How to be joyful and photograph beautifully. 

Nora receives some important advice

Mallory told Nora about how to be cute and sit like a lady in a dress.
Carleen told Nora how to question authority and to trust your instincts.
Maureen told Nora how snuggle and accept hugs.

All very important lessons to learn on family dinner night. 

Weekend in STL

This past weekend Nora and I met Virgil in St. Louis for a little family fun. We ran errands, cut the grass, picked up trimwork for the baseboards and went out to breakfast with Andy and his lady friend Erin at "top of the riverfront". Yes, that is a rotating restaurant. Here are some pics of Nora in her Sunday best.