A Loper Among Miracles

Sunday, February 20, 2011

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

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Random February Tidbits

Ah, February . . . last week we got a dusting of snow, and this weekend, we're expecting 70+ degree temperatures. What gives? Not too much going on around here, beyond anticipating Owen's first birthday.

Miracle and Sons

Face-to-face chat

Emphatic, no?

Owen inherited my pickle-loving DNA

Ready, set . . .

. . . walk!

Owen "kisses" his Valentine's Bear from Omi & Opu

More snuggles for his favorite buddy - Woof, the giant stuffed dog

Valentine's Day - fruit valentines courtesy of Twig & Thistle

Charlie was so excited to take his cards to school, where they made special mailboxes for their valentines

Lover Boy shares his Cheerios

Monday, February 7, 2011

Stealth Walker

Last week, Owen's day care teachers reported he had taken steps around the infant room - but only when he thought no one was watching him. If Ms. Samantha tried to encourage him to take steps or looked directly at him, he wouldn't do it. He was less inclined to walk at home, with three people gawking at him and analyzing his every more. Finally, yesterday, I caught this on video:

As he's much faster on all fours, he defaults to crawling when he really wants something. But all that wobbling around is just adorable!

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Christmas Catch-Up

Uh, how is January almost over already? 2011 has been a whirlwind, and I'm delinquent on my Christmas recap. My mom and her twin turned 60 the day after Christmas, so the Marbaise side of the family convened at my folks' house for the holidays. It was a lovely reunion, and so fun to enjoy Owen's first Christmas together.

Dec 23rd - Stroll around Lake Horton

Charlie and Heidi check out the water . . . and then Heidi dove in!