A Very Thankful Birthday


Photo-A-Day #2785

Today was not only Thanksgiving but it was also Andrew’s first birthday. He came home from the hospital on his first Thanksgiving and on his second one he nearly ate and entire turkey (okay, maybe not that much but he packed it away). That boy can eat, and smile and laugh and he took four unaided steps today too. I can’t believe how much he has grown and changed in one short year. I am so thankful that I took (and Allison also) a photo each day of him during his first year. I set up his own ShutterCal calendar and used the ShutterCal app to quickly snap photos and post them each day all year long. It was a great way to do it. Continue reading A Very Thankful Birthday

Give it Forward: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Plush Storybook by Zoobies

World of Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Storybook Buddy

On Andrew’s first birthday it seems fitting that he would help me out with a Give it Forward review. Today we have the Very Hungry Caterpillar Book Buddy from The World of Eric Carle line of products. Zoobies produces this Book Buddy which is a beautiful plush toy of the Very Hungry Caterpillar with the abbreviated story built right in. The material for both the plush toy and the book is very soft and great for little ones. This is a big squishy cuddle toy that is strong and can take a beating that only a toddler can give. Continue reading Give it Forward: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Plush Storybook by Zoobies