The weather is getting a bit warmer..

So, my dad bought me a kite. It's pretty cool. Gotta love Costco. It's a Red Baron kite. We had a great time at the park flying the kite. We also were able to feed some ducks. That is one of my favorite things to do. I have not learned to break the bread and give to the ducks, but I think they enjoyed the whole piece of bread.

I am talking all the time. Mom and Dad can't believe all that I say. Totally a big girl now:)

-Claire:)

Valentine's Day is coming up...

Ok, so Mom tried to get some Valentines pictures taken of me to send out. These were the best pictures. Mom took like 100 pictures of me. I'm not a fan of smiling for the camera, but she did get a few. I am excited about Valentines Day this year. Mom and I made Valentines for all my friends the other day. Yes, I did totally make my own Valentines. I placed the stickers on and colored each one all by myself. It was lots of fun. I'm really in to coloring and playing with play dough. Mom and Dad keep saying they can't believe how fast I am growing up. Maybe one of these days I will understand them.

Happy Fall

I am about to turn 2 on October 24th. Lots of awesome potty training going on the past several weeks. I am definitely almost a PRO!! Mom keeps saying she can not believe how fast I am growing up. I talk all the time. Mom and Dad just try to keep up with me. This is a picture Mom took of me this morning. Mimi made me this outfit. I think I will be wearing the next few weeks for Halloween. Miss you all.

-Claire

Where does the time go?

Where does the time go? I can not believe it is already June. Wow, so much has happened over the past several months. I am running, talking, have a mouth full of teeth and have really come to understand the world around me. I'm really into airplanes right now. They are so cool!! Mom and Dad have been pretty busy with me doing swim lessons, traveling and visiting with all my relatives. Dad finished his first marathon in March and then Mom finished her first 1/2 marathon in April. I enjoy getting to go out and watch Mom and Dad race, although I did fall asleep when Mom finished her marathon. Dad is continuing to do triathlons. He loves the sport!! Mom and Dad took me to the zoo a few times and to the Georgia Aquarium. I love all the fish. We like to go quite frequently, since I talk about seeing the fish all the time. Dad got to have his first ride in a hot air balloon in Arizona back in April with GrandBob and Nana. He took a ton of pictures. Mom keeps saying she can't believe I am already 19 months old. She just keeps saying that...Anyway, I am off to a great summer. I have tons of friends in the neighborhood. We love to hang out at the pool and play. Miss you all!!

-Claire

My First Birthday, Halloween and getting to meet my Great Granny

Wow, what a great few weeks. I had an awesome birthday. I had a sunflower birthday party. It was so much fun. I got to see all my family, plus several of my friends came. I got a cool playhouse and all kinds of cool presents. Mom and Dad can't believe I am already ONE!! They keep saying, "She is just growing up so fast." I don't really understand what that means, but ok.
My Nana made my Halloween costume this year. I was a very cute, girlie monkey, complete with faux eyelashes. We had a great Halloween. My friend Miley came to Trick-or-Treat with me. We had a great time. I still can't find my Halloween candy. I think my mom has eaten a lot of it.

I also got to travel up to Illinois to meet my Great Granny. It was an interesting plane ride as my mom and dad say. My ears hurt on the plane, so I was a bit unhappy. The flight attendants kept coming up to us asking if we needed anything. I just needed to be on the ground. We had a good flight back to ATL though. I slept the whole time. YEAH!! I love my Great Granny. She was really excited to me, plus I got to see my cousin Hudson too! Talk to you soon!!

-Claire

Pumpkin Patch 2009

October has been a big month for me. I took my first steps on October 10th while watching the Tennessee Georgia football game. I just stood up and started walking. Mom and Dad were so proud. They gave me a big hug. The next day I walked 6 steps. Here is a picture of me at the Pumpkin Patch. We had lots of fun.

Summertime Fun!!

Hi Everyone! This summer has flown by! So, I went to kangazoom for the first time for my friend, Chance's birthday. It was loads of fun. Dad and I played the whole time. I was even able to go down a huge slide with Dad. It was a little scary. Mom and I also find time to dress alike. Thanks Mimi for the matching outfits. I also went to the beach again for Labor Day. I think I really like the sand now. Sometimes I like to eat it, but other than that, I had a great time!! Talk to you all soon.

-Claire:)

Knox's 2nd Birthday

It was a great weekend full of fun times with my cousin Knox and my Aunt Mer Mer and Uncle Bill. We had a great time celebrating Knox's 2nd birthday and going to the aquarium. Everyone was able to come to Atlanta for a visit. It was the first time Mimi and Grandbunk and the whole family were able to stay with us.

Sometimes we even like to eat cookies off the floor. Who cares! I am now a big 9 month old. Mom says I am very busy. I don't really know what that means, but I love crawling all over the house and pulling up and walking around the coffee table. Well, I'll talk to you all soon.

-Claire

First time at the Beach!

I had a great time at the beach over the Fourth of July. We all went down to Florida to visit with my NanaJ and GrandBob. Mom and Dad took me to the beach for a few minutes. I was a little unsure with the sand, but enjoyed watching the waves and being in the sun. Since we spoke last, I have started to crawl and have two teeth. They are very sharp teeth too! Can't wait to see everyone soon!

Love,

Claire

Father's Day/Mom's First Triathlon

Today was a big day. I was able to see my mom finish her first triathlon and celebrate Father's Day. So, I guess you can say, I had a very busy day. Mom and Dad got me up very early this morning to drive down to Callaway Gardens in Pine Lake, GA. Mom was pretty excited to finish the race and finish in pretty good time. She said she just wanted to finish the race, but she is a bit competitive. It was lots of fun! Dad and I watched from the sidelines. I loved hanging out with my dad today. I had to be extra special good, since it was Father's Day. I made my dad a really cool plate with my foot print on it for Father's Day. I also gave him my favorite picture of us framed. Mom gave dad a shadow box with all of his triathlon race numbers showcased. Dad really liked it. Well, I am very tired, so I'll talk to you soon:)

-Claire

First Swim

I got to go swimming for the first time this weekend.  It was so much fun.  I love the water and really wanted to swim all by myself.  I think Mom might get me swimming lessons soon.  Dad and I had a blast at the pool.

-Claire  

Pudding Fun

So, at school we are talking about flowers and how they grow.  My teachers thought it would be fun to let us play in mud/pudding.  As you can see, I definitely enjoyed myself:)  Pudding is YUM!!

-Claire

Mother's Day/Daddy's Birthday

We had a great day on Mother's Day!!  This year Mother's Day fell on Daddy's birthday!  I was very busy making everyone gifts!  We went to a park for a picnic and Dad was able to take a swim.  He is getting ready for his triathlon next weekend:)  Mom and I had fun watching the birds and ducks.  Happy Birthday Daddy!  Happy Mother's Day Mommy!!

-Claire

I am Six Months Old

I am such a big girl, now that I am six months old!  So, I have started using a sippy cup!  Mom and Dad are pretty proud!  It's been a good month.    I eat all kinds of fruits and veggies!  I have also grown enough hair to wear a bow.  I talk all the time and think Mom and Dad are very funny!  They make all kinds of weird sounds that make me laugh.  Jack, my puppy dog is also very humorous.  Well, that's all for now!  Check y'all later:)

-Claire

Easter Weekend

I had such a great Easter.  Mom, Dad and I went to Nashville.  I had so much fun going on my first Easter Egg Hunt.  I do love Easter Eggs.  Mimi and GrandBunk had fun watching me and Knox  find all the eggs.  Mom and Dad are really enjoying watching me get bigger every day.  They can not believe I am such a big girl and will be six months old next week.  Talk to you again soon.

-Claire