First Ballet Recital

Erika is on the right. The far right.

She and her pals were flowers. Erika had no interest in clumping with the other flowers and did a surprisingly good job given the chaos of the situation.

The Fairy Strikes Again.

Catie suspects something.

First Birthday: Part 2

Now that Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Keith have arrived, we can complete the birthday event.

Catie was very serious this whole weekend.

She's saving her enthusiasm for the candle.

Miranda knows exactly what to do with the cake. I think she is starting to tell jokes actually. The centerpiece being that things on one's head are funny.

Catie and Miranda's 1st Birthday - part 1

Auntie Jayne and Uncle Mark both stopped by to mark one year of Catherine and Miranda.

Unlike Erika's December Birthday, we can get some wading pool action - while wearing our birthday outfits too. Sorry mommy! We had to get dried off for cupcake time and presents.


We didn't have a big cake, since our party is somewhat fractured around the Memorial day weekend. Their birthday is Wednesday, so we are having party part 1 today, and part 2 with Kathy and Keith next weekend.


Miranda uses her foot for almost anything inappropriate for a foot.


Catie dives into her cupcake and actually manages to eat some. Then it's back to the pool for some serious splashing.