Mini-Beth

When Genevieve was first born everybody said she looked like me-her dad. Now everyone says she looks like Beth, coupled with the statement that "she's cute." After looking at some older baby pictures of Genevieve, I came to the conclusion that when people look at me they must see a ball of flesh with a big nose. At least Genevieve's growing into hers.

1st Birthday

It's not everyday that you turn one year old. Genevieve threw herself a party, inviting friends and family for cake and ice cream. Beth and I chaperoned and only had to kick out a few party crashers. Later in the evening a creative cake eating contest was held and guess who won...that's right, the birthday girl herself, I came in second.

Before & After

Ten hours to decorate.



Ten minutes to devour.

The Great Magician

Next year we're going to work on pulling a live rabbit out of a bag.

Pretty Princess nails...YUCK!

Gerrie painted Vivi's nails and in 10 tiny brush strokes crushed my
hopes of making her a tomboy.

Dolphin Diver

Dishtowel Darling

In an attempt to entertain my colleges, I took a cue from Genevieve, and took a dishtowel to work. For some reason my work mates didn't find it that entertaining and I felt a little under dressed.

Post Pupa

The cocoon mess was not fun to clean up.

Hi

For Genevieve's birthday I gave her a cell phone. Although her conversations skills have yet to be developed, she is a very avid text messenger.

Bug Tamer

Genevieve said it followed her home–I still don't believe her.

Cocoon of Doom

There I was, struggling for breath, caught in the clutches of the killer caterpillar's abdominal prolegs. I had only one hope, and that hopes name was Vivi!



Just has I was about to accept my inevitable doom and embrace my fate as butterfly food, Vivi came bursting through the door.



"Hi!" she exclaimed. In one swift Chuck Norris motion, Vivi broke the caterpillars thorax and released me from it's grasp of death. In return for her courage I have granted her three diaper changes and a lifetime supply of playing cards.