Mommy's Christmas Stocking

When I was born, I actually came home on Christmas day in a big stocking. My sister gave me the idea to take a picture of Claire in it. Of course, I was much smaller when I was in it, but it was fun to get it back out and put Claire in it. You can compare my picture to her!

New Toys

Claire got some new toys for Christmas. The pink bear is from my mom. She always sends a bear to the grandkids on their first Christmas. She loves giving her bear friend kisses. Thanks, Grandma!



The sea horse is from Chad's parents. If you push in the belly, it lights up and plays some soft music. She loves it! Thanks, Grandma and Papa.


My parents both sent money so we got Claire an exersaucer. She is still a little small for it, but she enjoys it nonetheless. She will probably get more out of it when her feet touch and she can move herself around, but this is nice for her to practice sitting up. Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!

My 1st Christmas

I am so sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. I got a new camera for my birthday and Christmas, so I have been "practicing" with it. I finally installed the software so I can transfer the pictures from my camera. I will try to make my posts in some kind of order, but there are no guarantees!
Here is Claire in her "My 1st Christmas" outfit from Aunt Alana. She didn't even seem to mind me taking the pictures. SO cute!

My 1st Christmas

I am so sorry I haven't posted anything in a while. I got a new camera for my birthday and Christmas, so I have been "practicing" with it. I finally installed the software so I can transfer the pictures from my camera. I will try to make my posts in some kind of order, but there are no guarantees!
Here is Claire in her "My 1st Christmas" outfit from Aunt Alana. She didn't even seem to mind me taking the pictures. SO cute!

Family Pictures

Look What I found!

Claire has been bringing her hand to her mouth for a while. She doesn't suck her fingers or thumb, just her hand in general. Yesterday while I was doing some things around the house, she was playing happily in her bouncy seat. I came out into the living room and found her sucking her thumb! AAAHH!! It was cute and pretty funny, but we don't want it to become a habit, so I snapped a few pictures and took her thumb out! :)

I see ME!!

I have been trying to hold Claire up to the mirror to see if she notices me or herself in it. She cracks me up, because she gets this huge smile and smiles at herself. I don't know if she knows it is her reflection or not, but it is really cute!

Getting Better

So, we have been trying to get Claire to do more tummy time. All the sudden the other day, with a little help, she just lifted herself up on her hands and just looked around like she had done it a hundred times. She has gotten to the point where she can do it mostly on her own. Sometimes we give her shoulders a little nudge to get her going. She is growing so fast!