So Here's The Thing...: Finn

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Finn

Nora's my biggest helper when it comes to raking leaves this year. Okay, Isaac is actually my biggest helper, but Nora is the most eager.

She also really likes to play in the leaves.

And then she heard the neighbor's dog...

And speaking of pets, we got one. Welcome to our home Finn. He is a beautiful Betta fish that I'm hoping we can keep alive longer than a month.

The kids all love him.

Nora's only crying in the next picture because she was super unhappy about sharing a chair with Isaac and Ben. She's a bit territorial, that one. And really good at tantrums.

1 comment:

Amanda, Curtis, Ellis, Hugh, Rhys, Graham, Sylvia said...: I've loved reading through these past few entries. EVERY picture is so good! Love to see how your kiddos are growing and the good times you are having together. Best of luck with the fish!; October 15, 2016 at 11:19 PM

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