Tulip is one of the T kitten family: Thackeray, Thoreau, Truffles, Tulip and Tinkerbell;

Tulip is a Dilute Calico.
Mom is Topaz, rescued from a kill shelter, no environment to raise a family. This gentle momma is in foster care for a few weeks until the babies are ready to find homes.

Watch this blog about the T family in foster care: http://www.memsysplace.com. The kittens should be ready for adoption by the end of this week (July 12-18).