Happy Halloween! Happy 8th Birthday to Chloe too!

BUTTERFLY Girl... .We love you.


In my opinion, Nora has won the Butterfly of the Year award! Doesn't she look stinkin' cute? Man alive! We had to layer the costume as it was a bit chilly here. Nora made it to 3 houses. Our friends and neighbors, Megan and Lynn showed us how to trick or treat again. Megan was an evil squirrel. Very cute costume. Her mom, Lynn is sending the pictures with her and Nora to me. I will post them when I get them. I love being all dressed up. I love to smile.Mom, hold on... I am not quite ready for my picture to be taken. Get my dress out of the background!I like to lay on my dots. Nora was "flying" with her butterflies last night and decided to eat one. Strange that she would put something in her mouth....
I am bigger than you ladybug!

My silly mom decided to put on an Afro.... What a weirdo. I liked it because I had lots of hair to pull.
HEY Jenna!
Aunt Lissie: Even though you look possessed , I look super cute so I am posting this picture-so there!

Flying with her butt butts again!

Daddy, I am getting cold...

Nora looking cute in the dress her Nona sent her!
Sitting like a lady... NOT


I love this furry blanket...

Finger painting AGAIN... We made a HUGE mess this time.
Being an artist is exhausting.
Let's paint my pajama's
Mustache?

Hey Chloe, you don't look or feel 8! You look like you are 5.
No nap Nora taking a nap???? I couldn't resist this picture. Foot hanging out, arm behind her head..... So sweet.

Chillin in her robe..

BUMBO RECALL... Not too serious but good to know....

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Girlfriend has been Baptized!

Nora Elizabeth was baptized on Sunday, October 21, 2007. We had a lovely day. Nora did a fantastic job. She smiled, she laughed, she loved having the water put on her head. As Pastor Cornils was placing the water on her, she tried to grab him as she put a big smile on her face. It was priceless. Nora's gown looked beautiful on her. She had a costume change for her reception which was held at Lord Fletchers on Lake Minnetonka. She received beautiful and generous gifts as well. Thank you to everyone who attended. The pictures are below and they are not in order....

Nora and her proud parents

The Jiovanazzo's and Swarty's
Leah's side of the family
The Swartzbaugh side of the family
Costume change... .
Auntie Jan and Ben with Nora and me. We are so happy that Jan made it to her reception. She is not feeling well at all and we are honored she pushed herself to come out on Sunday to be with us. Please continue to pray for her and that her cancer goes away.

Nora with her Nona
Us with Pete's Dad and Patty
The Swarty's minus Chris and family....
The Olson's

Proud parents
Alissa (Godmother) and Nora
Aunt Lissie, your hair is fun to pull.
Mom and Dad, I have had enough. I am exhausted.

Pastor Cornils with us

Nora with us and her Godparents (Molly, Andy and Alissa)
Nora attacking Aunt Molly

Aunt Molly, Uncle Andy and the Center of Attention!

Grandpa and Nora
Izzy, Jody & Nora
I am done..... So tired. I love passing out on my daddy
Ronnie and Susie Q with Nora


David, Jenny, Nora and me



Auntie Jan, Benoit, Uncle Arden and Auntie Bev and my parents