On the move..

FINALLY! Claire got her little legs moving forward now, so she can officially crawl! She had her arms and legs in the right position for a while, but she would only go backward. Or, if she went forward, it was only one leg and then a face plant! The other day, honestly, it felt like out of the blue she just got her legs going the right way and moved forward! I love watching her go. I think it is so cute!! Watch out world...here she comes!

4th of July

I bought a really cute book with ideas for sewing children's clothes. There is a really cute dress in there, but the pattern is for size 2-3 and up. So, I attempted to modify it so I could make Claire a dress. It worked perfectly! I had so much fun sewing it and felt so successful when it turned out. It even fit just right. She wore it to church and actually kept a headband on...I think! :) Little Miss America!!

Uh-Oh Spaghetti-O

I made some homemade spaghetti rings for Claire. She REALLY enjoyed feeding herself! I wish we would have left all the ones that made it to her belly instead of her mouth, but I cleaned her off before Daddy got the camera. Needless to say, she is growing so much and likes to be independent. She is the sweetest thing in the world to me, and I love watching her little moments when she discovers something new, good or bad! Oh...did I ever mention broccoli-that goes in the "bad" category for Claire. :)

Pretty in Pink

Here are a couple cute pictures of Claire after church on Father's Day. We had Chad's family over for lunch. Claire is usually very intrigued by my jewelry, so I put this necklace combo on her. She seemed to like seeing and touching it better when it is around Mommy's neck!

Summer Days

I have thoroughly enjoyed being home with Claire! We have had play dates, mommy/baby lunches, library visits and other fun things! Thankfully I have people around me who have young children and who know how to find FREE things to do! Honestly, it is amazing to me how quickly the summer is going, but I remind myself that I don't have to go back to work!! So, I will enjoy every moment with Claire and not wish anything other than what I have right this moment. She is such a joy and so fun to be around!

Getting into mischief

This morning Claire was in her room playing. I came into the office to post a few blogs. When I went in to check on her, she had scooted herself over the laundry basket full of clean, FOLDED clothes! Obviously, I will have to repeat my folding job. She just looked up at me and smiled! :) Cute!

Claire Giggling

Here she is giggling at the park. Sorry my voice is so loud on there. She laughed when she got close to me! :) (Sorry it is sideways...trying to figure it out)

Fun at the Park

I have been taking Claire out in the morning so I can get running again. We stopped at the neighborhood park this time. I put her in the swing and she LOVED it! She was giggling and kicking her feet. I know where I can take her now!