Birthday the First

On september 23 the babies (and those who love them) graduated from the first year!! These are just a few picks from a little party with Aunties Lara and Michele-- but stay tuned for a video summary that includes the week-long celebration with Tia Maria, Auntie Galie, Nanny Becca, and of course..... their Moma




Griffin knows that it is always polite to read the card before opening the gift, well and take your sister's card too....even if you can't read



what a perfect gift....Griffin loves doggies, and hoodies...



...well, and frankly boxes



Michele and Phoebe discuss what will go best with her new outfit, while Griffin has continued his investigation of good uses for the box



Michele reminds Phoebe that anything she wears will be pretty, Phoebe agrees and adds that it is because she is pretty...very very pretty (just ask her)!



but even pretty girls need to be well-educated, so Phoebe dives right into the book that Lara brought all the way from Hawaii....



...and Griffin continues to find more uses for the box



No party is complete without cake, mommy wanted to light the candles, but Lara reminded her that babies may not know to blow them out, and may eat or grab them....good call Lara!



eating commences....Griff gives it one touch and immediate leaves insisting that his hand be cleaned IMMEDIATELY!!



Phoebe took care of business.....