Easter and First Words!

I forgot to blog about Easter! Here ya go...belated and all. I guess I should explain some of these pictures--Kairis received more Easter presents this year than I think I ever have in all of my Christmas' put together! :) Three dresses, a huge easter basket full of chocolate (for mom and dad of course! :) ) two adorable "vintage" bonnets, (cause everyone needs a bonnet on Easter!) a new summer outfit, and probably more I'm just forgetting about. We had one of the "best" Easter's this year, yet. It was really wonderful to be able to celebrate with Kairis, and just relax and be in the presence of God and our families this year.












As of today, Kairis has officially said her "first" word. A few months ago she would cry "mamamama" in her sleep occasionally, but I never thought it was a real cognitive recognition of the word. Today, a few minutes ago while I was looking through pictures to blog, Kairis said "da-da!" when we'd find pictures of daddy. How sweet!!!! She also said "up!" when she wanted up on my lap today. So, we called daddy and she showed off on the phone even! She was saying "da-da" every chance she could on the phone to Tim today. I doubt he'll ever forget this moment. Well, I'm off to class soon to present the Oregon Conservation Project, and the Oregon Biodiversity Project, amongst other things for my environmental science class. Wish me luck!