1 year old!

We got together with a few friends at Stanton Park (3 blocks south of our apartment) to celebrate Iris's first year. Jewish apple cake beat out the traditional cake...and Iris was a little tired by the time we got to singing...

pic a fortnight

So much for a daily post, I knew I wasn't up to it..., but on to the highlights!

July 4th weekend in Coatsville PA, where much of the Corey Fam congregated. We were close to Valley Forge, which some would argue has something to do with America's b-day, but we opted for Amish country. I think the true attraction (other than standard gawking) is for the love of full milk fat foods.


The crew. Not pictured, Annalise, and some of Iris

Iris in her Great-Granddad's baby rocker

Annalise joined in

On one of our many trips to the park Iris took great interest in showing off her ride.



We went with some friends to Harper's Ferry for a short walk on the AT, stopping next to the Potomac for lunch


Iris looking cute



Good byes are getting harder, even if its for a few minutes while I grill outside

We have our differences, but at the end of the day we agree, why enjoy anything else, when you could have champagne?

The summer of I and I!

For those of you who might not know, we've been looking for a house. A new urgency was discovered with the news that we're expecting #2 on December 22nd and our one room apartment on Capital Hill won't do.
We thought the summer would be a great time to move because I would have time to make necessary "adjustments" to our new home, which, based on our options would definitely need adjusting. We've made 3 offers in the past month and a half and something has foiled every attempt. I guess it isn't the right time and we haven't found the right place, so my best guess is that we'll rent a bigger place and hold off on the house buying...only a guess.
Anyway, now I have the summer with Iris and it has been fantastic just to hang and play with her, so forget a house - it's the summer of I and I!!

I'm going to try and do a "pic of the day". I probably won't happen EVERY day, but I'll do my best. My last day at school was last Friday so I need to backtrack a few days...

Saturday June 27th - Jay, Lisa and girls were here visiting (thanks for coming guys!) and we swam in there hotel pool. (pictured, Iris, Jay and Clara)

Sunday June 28th - We had an early birthday party for Clara, Ella, and Iris. This is Iris's 1st cup cake. What I really like about this pic though is the monster hand and it's clear definition from the forearm

Monday June 29th - we spent the morning at Lincoln Park. Who said big girls aren't agile?

Tuesday June 30th - I forgot the camera on our walk to Metro center to exchange de-magnetized fare cards...not too exciting anyway, so another of the park.

Wednesday July 1 - the blow up kiddi pool! A buddy and his daughter, little G, pictured, with their dog in the background, stirring up mosquitoes.


Thursday July 2nd - the explorer.