Picture happy

What Claire does in a day

Claire loves to read books. She wants to do it herself with Mommy sitting close by. The other day she wanted to sit on the couch with her two babies and went through the book "Noah's Ark" with them many times. It was too cute so I had to share a picture!

I love this picture! Claire was very determined to reach a toy at the bottom of the tote. She was so determined that she almost went head first into the tote! It was so funny to watch her. To my surprise, she came out of the tote with her toy in hand!

Claire loves to spend time with Daddy in the rocking chair. By the looks of this picture one would think they are watching a scary movie. They are just intently watching "The Wonder Pets"!

Claire spends a good part of the day (when she is not looking at books) pushing Presley's food container around the house. Today she had to put her toy purse and cars on top.

We were able to do a craft project today with the Mother's group we are in. Claire did very well and we were able to get a pretty good looking turkey! Had to share her artwork with everyone!

Our busy little girl!

Fun with Playdoh

Daddy got Claire some playdoh the other day and he was able to catch a few fun photos of Claire playing with it. We have noticed lately that when Claire is concentrating, she usually will stick out her tongue. I believe I have seen Papa Larry do that a time or two also!

Claire is always wanting to eat what we are eating so the other day I put my cereal bowl on her highchair. She dug right into it with her spoon! She has become a little helper too and loves to help put clothes into the washer, unfold the folded clothes, and likes to carry around hangers while Mommy is hanging up clothes. It is so much fun watching her imitate what we are doing and to see her wanting to be involved.

These are a few of my favorite things...

I had fun the other day reading books to my baby doll. First I had to find two books to read. Next, I had to make sure my baby was all set up with her book. Finally, I was able to sit down and read my own book while keeping an eye on my baby reading her book!

I love to hang out with my new friend and neighbor Elliot. We play very well together and like to have snacks in our chairs.

I was pretty tired when Daddy got me up on this morning and decided I should just lay a while. I got my Teddy all positioned on the floor and rested while Daddy made my breakfast.

I have learned how to put the shapes into my shape ball and am getting pretty good at it. Daddy has worked with me and now I am able to find the color that matches the shape and get the shape in all by myself! Mommy and Daddy are very proud of my new accomplishment!

I no longer enjoy riding in the wagon. I have become very independent and now have to pull the wagon.

Trick or Treat Part 1

Trick or Treat Part 2

Trick or Treat Part 3

Miss Claire was very excited for her candy expedition this year. She started out by going to a fall festival with mom, dad, rachel and elliot. They had lots of fun taking pictures with all the pumpkins and characters that were made from pumpkins. Next we set up newspaper in the garage and carved our pumpkin. Claire was a bit timid because of the squishy insides but it was fun none the less. After a quick dinner, it was time to dress up and go trick or treating. We met up with Cameron and Halley and headed out. We made it about two blocks before the energy was zapped from all the walking. That's when we headed home to hand out candy. Claire got her second wind and was running up and down the sidewalk hiding and scaring us. It was a very fun night.