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Information Design—Week 1, Assignment 2

Camryn Brazil Bourne

Camryn Brazil Bourne’s life began at the Alaska Family Health and Birth Clinic. She was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, on July 11, 2005, at 8:52 p.m., weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She had blue eyes and a little bit of light brown, almost blond, hair on her head.

She was immediately surrounded by family. Both her parents’ families lived in Fairbanks, which meant two pairs of doting grandparents, two aunts, one uncle, and a slew of extended family: several great aunts and uncles and over fifty first, second, and third cousins.

Though tiny at birth, she rapidly began to grow. By her 24-hour checkup, she had already gained half a pound. Her mother, Caitlin, fed her well, and it showed. For the first 5 months of her life, she consumed only her mother’s milk. She continued to grow and fatten, just as her father—who at 6 months weighed 26 pounds—had as a baby. When Camryn reached 6 months, she was herself a hefty 21 pounds.

By 2 months of age, she was already in 3-6 month clothing, which was in no short supply. Camryn received many outfits for this age range at her baby shower. Before she had reached 10 months old, she was wearing her 12-month clothing.

Camryn was 5 months old during her first Christmas. Although she did not fully understand the concepts of presents and Santa Claus and Christmas trees and lights, she was mesmerized by the splendid displays and exuberant celebration. She herself got into the festivities Christmas morning with a bow adorning her head. She received many gifts that morning: teething toys, noise-making toys, reflective, flashing toys, more new clothes, and a couple keepsake ornaments.

Later Christmas Day, she saw many of her relatives who further lavished upon her stuffed animals, battery-powered toys of various shapes and sizes, and of course the hugs and kisses associated with seeing family.

Late in the following month, Camryn took her first trip abroad with her parents. She flew across the country in their arms: from Fairbanks to Anchorage to Seattle to Miami.

After settling into the hotel room and catching up on some much-needed sleep, Camryn and her family decided to visit a local zoo. After a short cab ride, they arrived at Parrot Jungle Island. Camryn was introduced to many strange and wonderful creatures there, most of which she thoroughly enjoyed seeing.

From there, she boarded a Carnival Cruise Lines luxury cruise ship bound for Grand Cayman Island and Jamaica. Onboard, she saw several entertaining shows, felt the cool breeze of the Caribbean Sea, and witnessed still more new, wonderful sights and sounds.