This past weekend, we ventured North to the Skagit Valley Tulip Fields. It was a beautiful day and we had fun walking through the fields and admiring all of the tulips. Kiara found the flowers fascinating but I think she loved the wide open spaces more. She had fun walking/running along the paths and was not too happy when it was time to leave.

18 Months

 Her first Easter egg hunt!

 Family photo Easter 2012

 Kiara's first time down the slide!

Kiara is now 18 months old! She is tiny and petite but growing and learning so many new things!!! She is running (yes, running!) around the house now, she is eating with a fork, and starting to say more and more words. She is growing up so fast! Zach and I are so amazed sometimes at things she says and does...she is just so smart! I know, we are quite biased, but I think we have good reason to believe this!

For the last month, Kiara has been dealing with a strange illness. After multiple Doctor appointments, we finally went to Children's Hospital to meet with a GI specialist. He diagnosed Kiara with the Rotavirus. He said that the typical duration of this virus is 4-8 weeks. He also thinks that she may have the beginnings of IBS which could be contributing to her long recovery from the Rotavirus. We look forward to a full recovery in the next few weeks. Kiara is such a trooper and continues to be in great spirits though this entire ordeal!

We are all looking forward to this Spring and Summer and the nicer weather. We love getting outside and look forward to taking Kiara on some hikes soon! She loves the outdoors, but like her Mother, does not like to get dirty! We also hope to take a family trip to Maui near the end of the summer! I love our family adventures!