Surviving the Foley’s and So many firsts!

I know I shouldn't be amazed at how many firsts I am starting to be lucky enough to witness daily since it is only the 7th month of the little guy's life…but I am. I am so blessed to see each and every miracle first in Porter's life! So curious to see this little "thing" turn into a real person with such a wonderful emerging personality! It is good to have such an obvious reminder that God brings us all small miracles every day!

We were only away from his Dad for 2 days and he already missed his first swim, his first clap, his first head shake, his first clown experience, his first sour lime face ;), and of course his first Foley Family Reunion! I made sure to video and photograph what I could, so he got to "see" it at least :)

Here are the links to this year's and last year's Foley Reunion Pictures: 

This Year: http://picasaweb.google.com/lori.m.mcclure/FoleyFamilyReunion

2009: http://picasaweb.google.com/lori.m.mcclure/FoleyReunion2009

At the reunion we always welcome any new family members and remember those who are not with us anymore. When talking to those who may or may not recognize you from last year it is a long standing habit to always introduce yourself, as your relationship to your father…."I am Lori, Dick Foley's youngest…" I had the distinct honor of introducing Dick Foley's youngest grandson only a minute before we had to add him to the list of those we want to remember. It was a little harder than I thought it might be….but always with the sadness, comes the smile of some fond memory…must be Dad's way of telling me to, "Cut that out!":)

Mom and Dad at last year's Reunion

So this past week or so's notable Porter 1sts include:

• playing in a kiddie pool
• playing in a big pool and first dunk;) - didn't fuss at all and really seem to like splashing and hanging out in there once he got used to it
• shaking head
• patting our back (like we do his:)
• clown experience (my cousin Donnie dresses up for the kids at the reunion)
• sour lime face (my cousin Sharon asked if she could let him taste it, he did – made a terrible face, but wanted more!)
• Foley Family Reunion – he was a good boy and a very friendly little guy!
• I wouldn't swear to it, but I think he is starting to give kisses – the big wide open mouth slobbery kind!