Saturday, April 19, 2008

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.


Wednesday, April 16, 2008

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.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Pretty Princess nails...YUCK!

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

Monday, April 7, 2008

Dolphin Diver

Dishtowel Darling



I
n 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.