Our Very Hungry Caterpillar Turns 1

After seeing some absolutely adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar plates and napkins at Target, a theme began to take shape for Owen's first birthday party. Omi & Opu came up to celebrate and we had a lovely party, although it the theme was perhaps taken a bit too far. Peaked your curiosity, eh?

Resting up for the festivities


Getting the cupcake and icing recipes together


Party prep: Reading the Very Hungry Caterpillar with Omi


Cupcake caterpillar, plus a wee cake for Owen


Balloon caterpillar


Caterpillar casual wear




We also dined on food from the book - here are the pickles, salami, swiss cheese, cherry pie, as well as fruit salad of pears, apples, oranges, strawberries and watermelon


Owen and Hazel check each other out


Getting ready for cake


This was as close as he got to his cake . . . I managed to squeeze in a few bites later on, but he was decidedly uninterested. I should have known something was awry.


The big kids decorate their cupcakes


Tanisha reads the pop-up VHC to Charlie and Thulani


And here's where our story takes a dramatic turn. You may recall that after eating the pickle, swiss cheese, salami, sausage, cupcake, watermelon, lollipop, chocolate cake, cherry pie and ice cream cone, the very hungry caterpillar had a tummy ache. And so did Owen. After napping with Opu for a few minutes, our little caterpillar threw up. He took it very much in stride, as did our guests.



Post-vomit costume change, and opening presents with Eleanor


The next day was Sunday again. The caterpillar ate one nice green leaf, er, Cheerios, and after that he felt much better.


Enjoying one last birthday hug with Omi and Opu