recaps of the last six weeks

7.  Rats 'n' Cats

Where did this one come from?
Actually, it came from the house with the horrendous, ugly, 1970s green paint job.  Not only do they need a painter, they need an exterminator. 

Thankfully, we were outdoors so the cats didn't make it into the house with their "trophy" -- instead they played in the yard; until my husband arrived home and freed the little critter (back to the house with the ugly green paint)

PS no critters, cats, mice, rats or people were harmed in filming this "rat'n'cat" gameshow. 

"2"

My baby turns two today.  I do not know where the last 729 days have disappeared.  AND ... this is big ... she is potty trained.  Yes, she has been potty trained since she was 21 months old.  I did not have to do anything to accomplish this great FEAT.  She did it on her own.  No pullups.  No little potties to clean out.  No bribing.  No begging.  Nothing.  I am so proud of her.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Petra!!

Minnie Mouse Birthday Party photos to follow...

Until then... here are some photos of the butterflies that the girls hatched from caterpillars: