Shiner

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Written By Talena

Noah gave himself a shiner in the park the other day. It was very puffy for a day or so, but now the swelling has gone down to be replaced by some very interesting colours:

Noah pausing from drinking soup to smile for the camera

Noah pausing from drinking soup to smile for the camera

Noah's shiner
Full view of Noah's shiner

And for the full view…

It looks like he is wearing punker-style eye make-up—but only on one eye!

Jude wanted his photo taken, too, so he posed like this:

Jude smiling for the camera

Jude smiling like Calvin (from Calvin & Hobbes).

What a goof!

And just to round out the post, here is Jabin being extremely cute. This kiddo blew me away by finishing off his own soup today (2 scoops), plus most of Noah's! (Another 2 scoops.)

Jabin sitting in his highchair

Jabin gets a turn in front of the camera too. No smile today, I guess?

Apparently he hasn't read my memo that no more growing up is allowed.

Have a great weekend, friends!

Edit: I just scrapbooked these photos. Enjoy!

Scrapbook layout "Noah's Shiner"
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