Lisa: more of the same

I'm not sure why I can't stop taking pictures of Nora playing with her laptop. Maybe because she is JUST SO CUTE?

Lisa: you can't hug a photograph

At the beginning of August, we went to an outdoor showing of Goonies that combined three of Nora's favorite things in the world: being outside, live music, and macaroni and cheese. Not to mention some of her (and my) very favorite people. Don't worry, I have already forgiven Sarah and Mallory for sticking pens in my hair while I was lying on the blanket.

The girls and I let Blake and Nora get to bed at a reasonable hour, then headed to Wal-Mart for midnight purchases of Breaking Dawn. Unfortunately, no one told me to take off my "I was bitten" pin before we went into the coffee shop, so I embarassed myself in front of the barista. Mew!

Farewell, Summer. I hardly knew ye.

Lisa: why I didn't get your email

Sometimes you need a little bean to help you work.

Lisa: it don't mean a thing...

We rode our bikes to the park so that Nora could swing. I think she likes it.

Lisa: Just give me the screwdriver, Mom

Thank goodness, Nora helped me install my new bike basket.

Lisa: Su casa es mi casa

Sometimes I just get very thirsty. No, I mean for YOUR drink.

Lisa: Get Right

What? I teach my daughter good values! Do you know how many different J-Los are in that video??

Lisa: filing

A secret treasure trove of papers! These must be taken out and examined immediately.

Lisa: I'll start saving for her therapy now.

There comes a time in every mother's life when she must choose whether to put her child into a ridiculous situation purely for the sake of a funny picture. I'm proud to say I came down on the side of the huge blonde wig.

Lisa: wallow day

There is absolutely nothing wrong with hanging out at Sarah's apartment in your PJs.

Lisa: advice

Errands are more fun when you stop in the middle for grilled cheese at the park.

Lisa: high chair diaries

Nora likes to check the empty yogurt container to make sure it's really all gone.