Where does the time go? Nora turned 7 recently and, as is way with children’s birthdays, there were a range of celebrations. There was the small ceremony at home on her actual birthday, a recognition at school and then, on a suitably open weekend, the bowling party with friends. Enjoy the pictures!
Mom and Nora perform a class reading
as part of Nora's birthday.
The book was a favorite
Ms. Nelson is missing. Here is Nora with the Ms. Nelson doll.
The doll reverses to become the nasty Viola Swamp.
Crystal and Nora at school.
Kai reads Nora one of her birthday cards.
Nora with one of her gifts
It is a nerf gun called the Re-Belle "sweet revenge". You can tell Crystal was excited about the choice of gifts.
This does not bode well.
Nora blows out her candle while wearing her shooting goggles.
This was the celebration on her actual birthday. The party came later on a weekend.
Bowling!
Kai and Nora bowling during Nora's birthday party.
The bowling crew
Nora hopes for a strike
Happy on her birthday
Nora's bowling form:
Clutch the ball tightly and accelerate towards the lane. When the line approaches open arms and hope the ball keeps going and the bowler doesn't. Works most of the time.
Nora's birthday crew
A game of "Simon Says Draw"
This was apparently played at another birthday party recently and Nora insisted on a round during her party.
Opening presents
Ben reads "The Gruffalo" during a lull.
Cake time!
Nora makes her wish