Lisa: Grand Sir

When I came home for lunch on my last Thursday at work, I caught Nora and Grand Sir having fun together. Thank you, Bill! I'm so glad you two are friends.

In the background, you can see Miss Petunia's tank, currently decorated with a little Buddha statue and some prayer flags. We respect our turtle's religious beliefs.

Lisa: snap for the kids

Breakfast time is a noisy time. What, it's not like that at your house?

Lisa: so THAT's how that sauce got there...

Spaghetti and peek-a-boo: two great tastes that taste great together.

Lisa: blocks

Nora is getting so smart and capable and self-sufficient I almost can't handle it. Here she is, putting the blocks in and out of the bag and the cups.

What's that, Nora? Your room is getting boring?

Lisa: so like us

Who doesn't like to give their tummy a little scratch while vegging out in front of the computer?

Lisa: Zoob

The cabin really only has one toy. Luckily, the Zoobs were a hit. With all of us.

Lisa: pitter patter

The obligatory picture of baby feet BECAUSE THEY ARE JUST SO CUTE:

Lisa: pumpkin

My dad gave Nora a pumpkin from his garden, and she has to go out to the porch to pat it every day.

"Pup! Pup! Pup!"

Lisa: sharing

I tend my friend Molly's daughter Sabrina once a week, and Nora has a love-hate relationship with her. Here's one of the nicer moments.

Nora just can't understand why Sabrina won't hold that book.

Lisa: Just checking in!

I don't remember how it got started, but Nora and I send a picture like this to Sarah almost every day. Hi, Aunt Sarah!

Lisa: Halloween

When I saw this shark costume on Mighty Junior, I had to get it for Nora.

It's no wonder Alex is afraid of her--I think sharks are probably the skunk's natural predator.

Lisa: Shark

Nora's shark costume in all its glory. Ah, Halloween.