Happy Birthday to Nonna!

September 19th was Nonna's birthday so we traveled upstate to celebrate with her. We spent Saturday at Hoops Park in Auburn with Ben, Emily, Sophia, and their new baby girl, Rylan. We fed the ducks, explored the gazebo and had a little wine and cheese picnic in the park. It was a beautiful day!

After the park, we went back to Nonna's house for lunch and toddler nap time. Nora wasn't sure what to make of it all...

Rylan is just 2 weeks younger than Nora. Nora cut in the birth order line as she was due a week after Rylan.

GGMum stopped by to meet Nora and Rylan (great-grandchildren numbers 15 & 16!).

The next day, Nonna's actual birthday, we had a lazy morning in our jammies.

...and a quick lunch before heading home.

Happy birthday, Nonna!

Grange Fair!

Every fall Yorktown has its grange fair - kind of like an old-fashioned county fair with prizes for things like the biggest zucchini and prettiest chicken. Here's Dylan with some of the contenders:
Cautiously checking out a crazy goat who kept freaking us all out with his loud "BLEEEEEEEEAAAAAAT!". Maybe he was angry for not winning some coveted goat prize.
First carousel ride!!

Waving to Nora and me!

Dylan was impressed by the giant strawberries...

...however, I don't think he's a "spinny", tea-cups ride kind of kid. The ride seemed to go on forever (and I was only on the sidelines!) and he looked quite dazed when it was over. So did Tim. So then it was time to go home for a nap.

August Highlights

So, I've had my hands (and arms) full, which is my excuse for not posting as frequently as I'd like. Now that September is almost over I thought I should at least share some of the more memorable moments from August!

Baby carriers are a must for newborns (and babydolls!) who love to be held!
While Tim was working on our bathtub, we had to be creative with bathing locations for both kids...

Who needs an occasion to get dressed up? Most days this summer it was so hot I just dressed Nora in a onsie. I decided to play dress-up with her to make sure I got pictures of her in the dress and hat I knitted for her. She didn't seem to mind:)

Hanging in their jammies on a rare, cool morning.

More dress-up!

Happy girl!

Modeling is hard work!

Two months!

A late August visit from Papa Scott and Nana Wendy...here they are admiring their new granddaughter.

Dylan helping Papa S. play guitar

Bunnies at the nursery where Papa S. and Nana W. bought Nora a tree for us to plant in our yard (pics to follow).

More love from Nana W. and Papa S.

Pretty girl!

July was a blur!

Maybe it was the joy of welcoming Nora...or the total sleep deprivation...or the fact that I want summer to go on forever...Regardless of the reason, July seemed to fly by! Our camera broke (well, after I dropped it) mid-month but we got a new one and made up for the days we missed. Here are some highlights from this record-breaking hot and humid month...

Meeting Uncle Dave

Turning one week old!
Playing with Daddy

Dylan's shaggy hair

Tons of fun at Uncle Dave and Aunt Michelle's block party! Nora got some serious quality time with Mimi...

Dylan getting his juice box on

Nora and Mommy, both looking tired (surprise, surprise!)

Strike a pose...

Introducing our sweet baby girl...

...Nora Catherine!
Here I am, with Nora on the inside, before things got too intense for pictures...

Brand new!

Proud mommy and daddy

Can't get enough!

Daddy and his little girl

Dylan was a little unsure about our new addition, but he was willing to check out her tiny toes...

He slowly warmed up to her though:)

Aunt Lisa brought Nora her first barrette...hmmm...maybe she'll grow into it...

First picture as a family of four

All buckled up and ready to go home!