Fun with Friends

Last Sunday the weather was finally beautiful, perfect timing for my half marathon. It was very fun, and I was lucky enough to have some running partners to help pass the time. Jeff and Nora came out early to cheer us on (and take some action shots.)


Jeff ran this same race last year, you may remember a picture of Jeff and me, very pregnant at the time. This year was a little different!

Afterward, we went to the Berg's house where Nora played with her favorite boys, Finn and Sawyer.

We had to find enough balls for each of them because Nora was being a little aggressive and stealing them from the boys!

But then she got 'domestic' and spent some time in the kitchen.

After the run, I headed out of town on a business trip. Meanwhile, Nora found something to do at home that makes her laugh and feel so proud of herself. You have to watch this video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKTd5efnUCI.

The weekend before last, we went to the Berg's house for lunch. Sawyer and Nora rode together to the park

and seemed to enjoy it.

They were double trouble playing in the cupboards.

Nora did some cupboard emptying of her own at home. The yelling and banging seem to go together!

One morning, she just had the best time with her pig.

And yesterday we let her play with a watermelon; anything to keep her occupied while we make dinner. Speaking of food, Nora is somewhat hard to please. Recently she has become pretty picky, not eating most meat and other things she used to like. The only food she never turns down are peas, waffles and cheese. Yesterday I made her some special chicken apple meatballs which got a lukewarm response. Yet, some days her daycare report indicates she had seconds of corndogs or beef hash-gross!

On Saturday, Jeff did a 50 mile mountain bike race and was barely able to hold Nora by the end :)

We took Nora for a ride in the Burley (bike trailer) for the first time Sunday. She wasn't too excited about the helmet, but sure looked cute! She seemed to enjoy the ride; slept most of the time.

Also on Sunday, Nora's first cousin was born! Croix was born late afternoon weighing 7lb 14oz. The new family is doing well, congrats to Mike and Emily!