Kierally's First Birthday

A whole 12 months has passed since Kierally enterred the world. It's one of those short/long time experiences. It seems like so long ago, but then again as though it happened only recently.

Lois and I are extremely grateful that we've been blessed with a healthy, adorable, sweet, happy and charming child. She's not perfect, which we neither expected nor wanted, but she's pretty close and that'll do just fine.

God is good.

To celebrate the day we escaped the heat of Pheonix and drove to Payson for the day and spent most of it near the lake under the shade of the large trees there. It was very peaceful and relaxing.

Kierally was able to open her presents, with some help, and a good time was had by all the family.

Here are a couple of videos and photos of the day.

Walking is such a useful skill

We've been waiting expectantly for Kierally to start walking. Her Daddy, me, was a little slower than average to get up and going so there was some interest in when Kierally would show some interest.

Over the last week she's made some significant steps, pun intended.

Here are some videos...