On Damon’s birthday, Chris took a vacation day from work. He also did this for Avery before she was in school. It makes the birthday that much more special to have Daddy home from work. We enjoyed lunch together (where
I know this is hard to believe, but Avery started first grade today. Last week was Meet the Teacher Night when we met her teacher and saw her room. Avery is excited about her “real” desk this year. She knows
Teresa, Karen, Grandma Rork and Grandpa Rork May 1981
Jon and Chris July 23, 2004 These sweet gentlemen are holding their wives’ bouquets and looking manly while doing it. Happy 11th anniversary, Jon and Lori Anne!
Turning 1 year old means it’s time for a doctor’s appointment…and vaccines. Let’s start with Damon’s current stats: Weight – 21 pounds, 11 ounces (50th percentile) Length – 28.25 inches (10th percentile) Head – unknown measurement (25th percentile) I thought
Avery and Chris August 2010 Note: At the beginning of the video, we were trying to hide the camera from Avery. When she saw the camera, she didn’t want to perform!
Avery, Damon and Teresa July 8, 2014 At first, Avery wasn’t too sure what to think of Damon, and I think the feeling was mutual! But now they’re almost inseparable.
Here is Damon’s last milestone picture. The big O-N-E. “Is that sign right? I can’t believe I’m 1 year old, Mom!” Me either, kid. Me either. Happy birthday, blue eyes.
Dearest Damon, Suddenly your first year of life is over. It went so much faster than Avery’s first year. One year ago today, at 6:43 a.m., you made your grand entrance to this world. I honestly was scared about having
Recently, we showed you how Damon has progressed into a walker. It only took a few days of wobbly walking before he was strutting around like a pro. Now he acts like he’s been walking his whole life!