A few fun pictures from our week

I had to work on Mother's day and the very best gift was when Claire stopped by to surprise me at work! I just can't get enough of this kid!

 Claire has been learning about photosynthesis at school so Jeff got her some seeds

and let her grow some flowers in a pot. After watering them faithfully for about 5 days,

this is what has grown. She is so proud and loves to measure how much they grow each day.

 Dad has been busy building a balance beam for Claire. She has really shown a love for gymnastics but has been slightly scared when she had to do her beam routine. Jeff helped her conquer that fear and now Claire jumps right up on the beam and is no longer afraid. The trouble now is getting the beam out of my living room!

 Daddy even helped Claire work on some of her dance moves on the beam. Didn't know

Jeff could point and walk on his tiptoes so gracefully!

 

Belle had to have eye surgery a week ago. She was sent home with a cone around her head so she wouldn't scratch at her eye. She has not liked this one bit. We were not able to take her for walks or play with her. She has been one very bored puppy for the past 8 days. Here Claire is holding her while we wait to see the vet for her checkup. As you can see, Belle is less than excited!

This is the note Claire wrote in school to Belle. I thought it as very sweet of her to spend her writing workshop time thinking about her puppy.