Last year a blizzard, this year no jacket

We spent this lad's first birthday rollicking in the somewhat soggy outdoors in what should have been winter. Quite adept at devouring a cup cake and with a new penchant for biting his lower lip, the birthday boy was nothing but charming. Here's to many years of exciting unpredictability, of more than just the weather.

Bubbles = Age two Hit

I love a good DIY birthday party. I love the crafts and the themes and the creativity. But if planning and time are not in the cards, it can be surprisingly easy to create a good time. Step 1 - show up at a park. Step 2 - distribute bottles of soapy water. And maybe a juice box or two.