Lisa: biker gals

My first ride on my cruiser was also Nora's first bike ride, ever. Thank goodness it was properly documented.

Blake didn't realize he was in movie mode when he took this, but I kept it because of how well it captures Nora's initial feelings about her helmet.

Watch for the look of terror on my face as I negotiate the bike past Blake and into the driveway.

Lisa: piano man

We get to keep David's piano while he's in New York, and he came over and gave it an inaugural playing. Nora loved it, of course.

Lisa: her sweet escape

Sometimes the only thing that will calm Nora down or hold her attention is a little Gwen Stefani. Who am I to begrudge her that?

Actually, I'm glad it's not Barney. Or even Baby Einstein. Or...Insane Clown Posse.

Lisa: uh oh!

In a rare instance of performing on demand, Nora does a half-hearted version of her sniffing face, and then says "uh oh." I smell an Emmy nomination...

Lisa: zoom, zoom, zoom

I was going to post just one of these, but I couldn't fight the cuteness.

I think we might need to clear everything out of our living room and turn it into a roller rink.

Lisa: snake charmer

My mom bought Nora this extremely realistic pink rubber snake at the zoo. Who knew it would become her favorite toy?

Lisa: This is what she likes.

My little Nora, someday you will be glad you have this video of you and Great Grandma Gorgeous. Between now and then, I'll just enjoy how cute you are, banging on your high chair tray.

Lisa: she's coming to get you, Barbara

Nora doesn't want to go anywhere unless it's walking with Dad.

Here's more of the same--except more awesome, because she says "mama" and then comes out of the screen and kills you, like on The Ring.

Lisa: toothbrush

Lisa: teeth and hair (It's cuter than it sounds.)

I finally got Nora to show off her two bottom teeth for you:

Sarah distracted her with Lulu so I could get a picture of Nora's crazy swoopy hair--just like Uncle Dave's!

Lisa: mama

Nora said mama for the first time about a week ago, and now she's getting pretty good at saying it on demand. She was starting to get mad by the time I finally pulled the camera out, but what a smarty, right?

Lisa: You take the lime and the cucumber, and eat them both together.

As I inadvertently discovered when I was trying to distract Nora from grabbing my salad at the Crown, she loves chewing on slices of cucumber. I was about to cut a piece for her, when I noticed the lime sitting right next to the cucumber on the shelf of the fridge. I got thinking about how similar a slice of lime would look to a cucumber slice, and about how awesome Nora's sour face would be, and I just couldn't help myself.

It might be sour, but she doesn't stop trying it! OK, I know, it was mean. Anyway, it looks like there were no hard feelings.

She does seem a little hesitant to tear into the cucumber now, though...

Lisa: Dancing Bean

Nora and Sarah were just dancing along with a music video until Blake came in and provided an audience.

(Don't make fun of me because I took this video in portrait mode--that's why it's all wonky.)

Lisa: whistler

Lisa: rolling over

The better to see the camera, my dear!