Happy Birthday Nora!

A little delayed, but here are the photos from Nora's first birthday. 

Happy birthday silly girl!

Just another Tuesday

It was a beautiful day yesterday in Seattle. It was warm and sunny which was quite a treat after the gray, rainy, cool June we've had. We spent as much time outside as possible and even got a trip to the fountains outside the library. One of Nora's favorite things about the good weather is the ubiquitous presence of water bottles.

I'm still having trouble getting good pictures of either kid because as soon as they notice me with the camera they move at top speed towards the camera. Anyone have tips to keep them in place?

Erin decided today that she wanted to play dress up. Our dress up bin is a little sad, but she did find this  penguin costume (thanks Laura) that is about size 2T that she insisted on wearing. Yes, those orange things are her knees are really the feet. 

Then she decided it was time to get married. She put on a much too small fairy costume (backwards) and a sheer skirt and a straw hat.  

  But really, what fun is it being a beautiful bride without someone to marry. Today, Erin declared that she was going to marry Natalia. They had some wonderful wedding dances. Aren't they a happy couple?

This is a big week for Erin. She had her last day of Spanish class yesterday and finishes up her preschool classes on Thursday and Friday. Then we're on our own! We're starting to get ready for our trip to Minneapolis next week. We can't wait to go to the Cabino! Here are a few of our favorites from last year (and yes, Erin wore the same outfit the whole trip).

Looking forward to Minnesota!