How to Celebrate in the 21st Century

Tennyson turned 1 this week!  So, of course, we celebrated with the obligatory eat-all-you-can cake with no utensils.  She did a fabulous job of digging right in and demolishing half the cake.  We also had the much desired gifts -- a fair assortment of clothes and toys.  And, although the grandparents could not be physically present for the day's celebration . . . they were able to join us via Skype.  Gotta love technology! 

Happy Birthday Tennyson!!!

  All Mine!

 Grandparents enjoying the party via Skype

 New Duds.

 Yee Haw!

 Cake!

I might be sick later.

Game Time

Olivia played her first soccer game today.  She said afterwards:  I ran.  I got kicked.  I got shoved.  I got knocked down.  But I kept playing.  I think she liked it.

Butterflies!

As part of Olivia's homeschooling, the girls are currently studying the lifespan of a butterfly.  We purchased some caterpillars and butterfly house, and they have gone through their metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly.  They also found a caterpillar outside, put it in the house, and have watched it make a great silver cocoon.  So far, 3 of the 6 critters have launched from their homes!