Science Fair

Well, today was a big day - The Science Fair!!

At 9am, we went to Sophie's school so she could be interviewed with the judges.

I couldn't go in with her, but she said she did great! :)

Then tonight, we went to the Open House followed by the Awards Ceremony.

She got a "participant" ribbon and an "excellent" ribbon!

(she was 1 pt. away from "superior" the highest award!)

The judges gave us a rubric, so that will be helpful to prepare for next year.

This was such a fun and wonderful experience for her and us.

We look forward to doing it again next year and we are so proud of Sophie! :D

Ian at 1...

is adorable, snuggly, happy, chubby, vocal, coordinated, walking, babbling, messy, adorable again, and pretty much exhausting!

I tell you what... he is making me tired! My back aches from carrying him around, dipping down to pick him up out of trouble, cleaning him up all the time, changing diapers in all positions (because he won't lay still) and whatever else - you name it!

I am tired.

BUT - as I rocked him tonight before laying him down - and he melted into me - so calm - I couldn't help but think... Wow. What a miracle. I remember when he was in me. How could this be THAT? It's an absolute miracle.

I am so thankful for his health, energy, smiles, love and - yes - messes he brings to our home.

It is an honor to have been chosen to be Ian's Mommy, although I very tired by 7:00 pm.

Now rest, baby boy. I'll see you in 12 hours.