Iris's Birthday

Friday night found the family at Maygen and Iris's house for Iris's second birthday!

It seems like just yesterday that Maygen was super pregnant and we were hiking to the iris fields with the kids and Valda. (This is when I first realized my hay allergy and my eyes were swollen shut by the time we got there, so the pictures were not my best... another story).

Many of Maygen's friends came baring gifts. Falcom was elated that her favorite gift was the dress up shoes he got her.
Iris's Aunt sent her a faboosh outfit to blow minds at daycare. Aunties know just what a girl needs. She also got a fabulous art station that was getting plenty of use by everyone under 10.

In such a rustic Alaskan environment, an outsider would not expect such glory in cake baking as what Maygen presented. Not one cake, but two. Yes, those are mint leaves and candied carrots on that carrot cake. Yes, this cheese cake is decorated with organic berries in a festive design that matches Iris's dress. This is why I can not loose weight! This is why I am constantly congratulated for not being 300 pounds.

Iris, as the years roll on you may not remember the details of your early life. I do hope that you will remember the feeling of bare feet on plush chickweed and pineapple grass as you pick flowers, friends enjoying the summer days with bluegrass music and delicious food, the quiet sounds of the birds and breezes,the sometimes frantic sounds of your mother shouting, "Wait Iris, Stop!" And your friends catching you with a hug.

Iris, you are loved.