Zoo, Toy, Party, Hat, Art

The title today is a summary of the goodness to come. I start with this great picture of V and mama, from their most recent trip to the zoo with friend Catherine and her daughter Nico. Amanda and I agree that Nico is such a fantastic name, it's probably good she didn't think of it pre-Veronica or the babies would then be friends with vying hipster names!



Next on the list: toy. And not just any toy, but some crazy effin' toy that Dave King's mamasan Evil (nickname... I think) sent to Veronica. First it lulls baby into a catatonic state...



And then it attacks! (If I had been there, I would've done the thing where I held the toy and actually pretended it was attacking her face... long past the point of it being funny/comfortable for everyone else.)



As promised, next up is the "party". Amanda said to me that this was Veronica's first birthday party she got to attend...



And this was the first deck chair she got to rock all on her own (I love the crossed ankles!)...



However, I don't know whose party it was. My bad! I do, however, know that they had the good sense to make it a newspaper-hat-wearing-party. Which is probably now my new favorite kind of party. Ever.



Why? you may ask... well, it's not just because I'm a fan of recycling (reduce! reuse! recycle!) or a master of the millinery arts. It's mostly because in this particular instance, a newspaper hat led to the creation of this amazing picture.



Oh my god! Veronica pictures always inspire a certain level of "coo" and "gush" in me, so when they also make me snort milk out of my nose while laughing, I have double appreciation. It's almost as funny as this...



Kids are hilarious. In addition to hats made of the Business section, Veronica's also been showcasing her hoodies recently (a favorite of mine and others, I must say). Her buddy Jay was there to admire her hooded perfection recently.



Wait, that's not Jay (although what a fun rumor to start!)... that's just a shirtless, um, angel. Man, Veronica CLEARLY has a more exciting social life than me. I'll try again.



Yes, that's him for real this time. Giving her a personalized art tour and lesson. Such a lucky girl!



From now on, I'll try to remember that Jay a) often wears shirts and b) rarely shows his wings. Veronica has many fans and champions, it's hard to keep them straight. Speaking of angels...



Look at her! Transcendent, I tell you. And to make up for laughing at her funny hat-wearing face, I leave you with a last shot of absolute gorgeous adorableness.



Kiss kiss kiss the face!

Drea