IRIS TURNS 1

Iris' first birthday party was such a blast. We had burgers and dogs, hula hoops and bubbles, and lots of laughter. It was so special spending it with our family and friends. We are so blessed. 

Well her week of turning one included many milestones. She learned how to drink out of a straw. She took her first two steps with her Daddy and how special it was that he was home for that moment. She went to D.C. She toured the Capital and got lots of smiles and thumbs up from Congressmen passing by. She road her first subway train and to my horror pressed the Emergency button on the train that I did not see behind me. You should have seen the lady's eyes sitting beside me. They were as wide as could be! My mind began to race about what was about to happen. In a split second I could foresee the packed train coming to an abrupt halt and men w/guns rushing on. In actuality, and to my embarrassment, someone came over the loud speaker and asked me what my emergency was. Of course, everyone turned to see who had an emergency. I was the goob that had to say, "Sorry, My kid pushed the button. No emergency." 

It was an action packed week to say the least. Mike was able to take a leave and come up with Jen, Jake, and Jacqueline to stay with us before he went overseas. We were thrilled to see them. Then, after the Sounds game on Friday night, Spanky and Grandma Bev walked through our door. What a great surprise! They were all able to be there for Iris' first birthday party. How special. In one week Iris got to see all of her grandparents and great-grandparents. What a lucky girl. Her party was Saturday and then we took her on her first trip to the zoo on Tuesday. She loved the clouded leopard. It definitely got the biggest reaction from her. On Wednesday, her actual birthday, she went to the Dr and got her 1 year check up. She is 22 lbs 4 oz and 30" long. Thursday, we left for Washington, D.C. We had such a blast. It was great spending an entire week as a family. Life is good!