Wee Beastie Spotted in Woods! Oh wait, it’s just Claire running away from a fresh change of clothes… I got burned last time I posted “second-hand” photos of Claire but I’m risking your wrath and sending you here to Lauren’s blog where she summarizes our trip to Stephens’s State park. Claire and Isabella (you might recognize her from our roller rink adventures) really enjoyed some … Continue reading Wee Beastie Spotted in Woods!

Can I reiterate again how excited I am that the weather is warm and we can get back outside?! I took all these pictures last week and didn’t post them because we’ve been enjoying the outdoors so much, who has time for blogging? Judging by Claire’s interest in our veggie garden this year (the watering at least) I can guess she has inherited her Mommy … Continue reading Outside outside outside…

Ahhh…but isn’t it worth it for these sweet smooches?! Continue reading Why My Glass Door Is Dirty

Her hair may be messy but look at this big girl eating her morning oatmeal with a spoon! These little Gerber utensils are so cute and perfect for Claire’s toddler hands. I love the fact that they came with a knife too for practice…it’s all so “grown up!” I have a sneaking suspicion that Claire might be going through another growth spurt. She’s been ravenously … Continue reading Fork and Spoon

I water plants with Mommy to help them grow.If I water cousin Michael he will grow too…right? Continue reading Deduction!

Without markers…. I wouldn’t be able to cook because a toddler would be yanking on my pants Without markers…I wouldn’t be able to use the bathroom – a toddler would be splashing in the bowl Without markers…I could never answer the phone – a toddler would be yapping along with me. (Not that the grandparents or aunts could mind; the bank lady is another story). … Continue reading Without Markers…

Have I mentioned how much Claire loves to play “piggies?” Driving around I’ll hear her in the backseat : <> ‘dis ‘dis ‘dis wee wee wee wee <> She certainly has the first part of the phrases down. Leave no toe exposed when Claire is around…or face the piggy fiend yourself: Continue reading All the way home…