Richard and the Purple Crayon

Resemble, much?

Easel Fun

Last week we bought Shirley and Richard this multi-purpose easel to play with. It has been a huge hit, and the source of a lot of fun. I am sad to say, though, that I've had to take the chalk away since I took these pictures. The pieces become choking hazards too easily when they break and chalky fingerprints are a real pain in the rear! They still use it with a big roll of paper and crayons, though.

Snack time?

I couldn't believe it when Richard pulled himself up and started coloring! He's so smart!

Urp.

Children's Museum!

A couple weeks ago, we got to go to the Children's Museum with our friends Sarah and Natalie. We had a wonderful time!

Making Paper

Natalie makes paper-making fun!

We are very excited!

Bubbles!

Selfy.

Figuring out the conveyor belts.

Makin' it work.

Paper or plastic?

Post-Bath Snuggle Time

This progression of photos cracks me up:

Shirley Jean's First Birthday Party!

I can't believe my little girl is turning one. She had a wonderful birthday party! Here are some of my favorite pictures from the day. Check out my facebook account to see more!


Party girls!

Our theme was balloons, because Shirley loves them so much!

Shirley's new red wagon!! HUGE hit. Thanks, Grandma & Grandpa Plumm!

The grown-up birthday cake.

Shirley got her very own birthday cake!

Family photo. Nast.




The aftermath.

The party guests!







The girlybugs!!!

The birthday girl has had enough!

Apparently my moves are hilarious.

BedHead

Finally having enough hair to do ponytails is great, but then, of course, a girl has to worry about this sort of thing...

Baby Shrek

Only prettier...

Goin' For It!

At Eva's birthday party, we looked up and Shirley was going for it on the stairs. What a little monkey!