3 steps!

Kirby took 3 big, great, grown-up, all-by-herself, unassisted steps this evening! She was standing at the foot of my bed and walked right to me - she just went for it and she was so proud of herself. I don't think she's a "walker" just yet, but I can officially say that she walked! YAY Kirbs...you're SOOOO BIG!

Go Go GO!!

Kirby has decided that she loves her push toy and runs all around the house with it yelling, "Go - Go - Go!!" She's not quite ready to let go yet, but I don't think it will be long! When she's not pushing the toy, she will grab your pointer fingers and slide out of your lap so she can lead you all over the house. Don't you love the strategically placed green ball??

Despite the yucky reaction Kirby had to the MMR shot she got a couple of weeks ago, we had a great time in SA visiting PaPa for Father's Day. Fever, body rashes and new surroundings are never a good combo! Kirby went swimming with Daddy and had lots of fun playing with all of her cousins.

She's One! (12 things for 12 months)

1. I want a tutu, too.

2. Maria's hard work teaching Kirby to blow out her candles paid off - she did it all by herself!


3. Kirby's cupcake/cookies were as yummy as they looked!



4. One year olds face forward! As you can see, Kirby can't hide her enthusiasm.

5. Kirby is all about dropping things on the floor...right after she yells, "Uh-eeew"

6. Still fired up about the car.

7. The Grays are now a formula-free house!

8. Kirby's 12 month check-up went great today. She is 30 3/4 inches long and weighs 20 lb 90z. Her poor little legs are sore from her shots.

9. Kirby is "SO BIG" Whenever anyone says "so big" she throws her arms up in the air. If she's busy doing something, she'll just raise one hand :)

10. Can we say Daddy's girl?

11. Best 1 year old present? Tissue paper.

12. We love our one year old SO much!!

Rollin'...In my 5.0

It was the chair!!

Annie and DonDon have a "Laugh & Learn" chair for Kirby to play with when she visits... when you sit on the chair, it makes different noises, including one that sounds just like a toot! Kirby sat down and surprised herself!!

The yellow one's too much, isn't it?

Mother's Day Weekend

What a perfect 1st Mother's Day! It all got started with beautiful flowers and the sweetest card I have ever read from Maria - she translated something she read in Spanish. Here's what it said:

Kirby's Way Home

Lord, someone told me that you will send me to earth tomorrow, but how will I survive if I'm so young and defenseless?

Among a lot of angels I have chosen one for you. She will take care of you.

But, in heaven I just sing and play and it's enough to be happy.

Your angel will sing for you and will smile every day, and you will feel love and be happy.

How will I understand her if I don't speak her language?

Your angel will tell you sweet words and will teach you how to talk.

What will I do when I need you?

Your angel will teach you to pray.

I'll be sad because I won't see you anymore.

Your angel will talk about me, and you will find the way to me, and I'll always be with you.

At that moment there was peace...The girl hurried to Him softly.

Lord, if I'm going, tell me her name. What's my angel's name?

Her name is not important. You just call her: Mother...Megan


How sweet is that, and how blessed are we to have such a kind, loving lady take care of our baby girl? The rest of the weekend was just as wonderful.

Kirby's been so generous with her kisses lately...



Our new favorite thing is playing with moss. I have seriously never swept so much in my entire life.