Being five years old

 School ended about a month ago, but there is still French summer camp! Her teachers are so special.  Iris truly loved being at school...once she got there.  She says she wants to go to France to see la Tour Eiffel.  She said that she knows more French than Chinese.  This may happen, but I continue to speak to her and try to read to her in Mandarin.

Amazing display outside her classroom.

Playground continues to be great fun for Iris.  Swinging, climbing, swimming, sliding.  What else does a five-year-old need to do?

Craft fun with Elena and Sofia

I marveled how adept Iris is at tying a ribbon now.  Although she doesn't have shoes with shoe laces, she can tie a knot and ribbon.  She couldn't do that very well last year.

At home, she finds her own fun, too.  The bathroom and the backyard are hangout places.  Why?  Fixing her own hair is becoming a new skill for her.  She combs her own hair, puts it in the ponytail and sometimes, braids her hair before I can get to it in the morning.  Outside, it's a lot about finding "Miss Puff", our neighborhood cat.  She's very friendly and does seem to like her very much.

BIG NEWS:  Iris has a second tooth out now.  Mommy actually got to yank out the second one that was thankfully loose enough that she didn't feel great pain nor did she cry.  The permanent one was already coming in, so this was a very good thing.  Take a look at the bottom front teeth!

Some other special memories was receiving a Japanese traditional Spring dress ("yukata") and going to a candy factory.  What joy and excitement was had!  

 Remember this face from US History?  I love Iris's poses!