Karys had her 1 year check-up this afternoon at the doctor. Her weight gain seems to be slowing down, as she only gained 1/2 pound in the past couple of months, now weighing in at 23.5 lbs. She grew taller though and now stands at an impressive 31.5 inches! So she is long and lean - just like her Daddy (thank goodness!).

We had her vision tested today too and we're happy to report that it is at a perfect 20/20! She was also cleared to eat anything we'd like to give her - including eggs, shellfish and berries. We'd already given her scrambled eggs and she loves them! The only thing we were told to hold off on was peanut butter until she is 2 years old. We're excited to let her try some fish and shrimp soon though!

The doctor was impressed that she was walking so well, off the bottle and drinking her whole milk like a champ. She said there wasn't much more advice she could give since we'd already done everything. Yay!

Karys had a few shots today and a TB skin test in her arm. She screamed and cried during all this and I forgot her pacifier so I handed her a cookie and she immediately stopped crying ;) Food usually seems to work pretty good with her - haha!

All in all, the appointment went really well and we don't go back until May 29th for her 15 month check-up!

After her doctor appointment, we headed straight over to the local high school to vote in the Texas Primary. Karys got to watch Daddy place all his votes - her first experience with voting! We gave her the "I Voted" stickers and took some pictures (which are already uploaded). Our Lil Republican :)

This evening we also switched out her earrings for the first time. Aunt Rachel gave Karys a very nice and beautiful pair of pearl earrings for her birthday and we decided to put them on her. She looks just beautiful in them! There are pictures in the photo gallery already. So sophisticated!

We hope everyone has a great week!!