First Laugh

The Navajo people have a tradition that whomever makes a baby laugh first has to throw a huge party for the rest of the family- extended family included.  They usually slaughter a sheep and have a huge party. We have adopted this tradition, but toned it down a little.  While we were in Idaho my niece Kate made Carrie laugh for the first time.  She and I made carrot cake (her choice) for a little party.  Carrie loves Kate and Olivia (and just about anyone else who will hold her without making her fear for her life... ie Spencer and James)