Summer Ends and School Begins

We had a fun backyard fire and hot dog roast with our good friends the Staceys on the 24th of July.

Mmmm, cupcakes with pink frosting

And Nora went to her first birthday party for a friend from church.

Then school started! We're a month in and doing fine. Zeke is a 2nd grader. He likes it, and I really like his teacher.  

Nora is a preschooler. She loves it and wishes she could go everyday!

Nora's 4th Birthday

Our little missy had a fabulous fourth birthday. 

I attempted a Minnie Mouse bow on her chocolate zucchini cake. I wasn't sure if it turned out to be obviously Minnie's. But the 4-year-old girls at the party recognized it immediately, so I count it as a success :)

We sang and blew out candles very first, at Nora's request. 

Then we did presents. This sweet little bathtime baby is one of her favorites right now. 

And Zeke gave Nora her very own color-changing car. 

This sweet, fiesty, independent, snuggly little girl is such a joy. We love her thinking most everything is cute, talking incessantly, singing and dancing along with whatever music is on, and taking care of all of us when we're hurt, sick, or sad. She's growing up so fast right now, and we are so proud of her.