Friday, June 17, 2011
Family of 4
We recently had some family photo's taken in Grandma Fields's back yard. The photographer was in heaven with all the landscaping, pond and lilypads. She so wanted Claire to stand in a certain spot in the trees so she could get some lilypads in the pics, but Claire wasn't in the mood for much that day.
A new perspective
Grace has a new view and perspective of the world lately....an upright one. She loves to be upright, always has been. When in her carseat or bouncer she leans forward, trying to sit up. She is actually getting pretty good at sitting with just a little support that she can balance against.
Claire's Soccer Ball
Claire has been doing a soccer program at school called Happy Feet. I have never seen it first hand, but apparently they tell stories and do fun games using soccer balls to help teach balance and some basic soccer skills. All I know is that she loves it. We have some old soccer balls in our yard, and she is actually pretty good at dribbling the ball and "crushing it" as her daddy would say into the fence for a goal. So Mike thought it was time for Claire to get her own ball and they went shopping together for a size 3 ball and Claire got to pick the color.....no surprise...PINK!
Donuts with Dad
Here is a pic of Mike and Claire just before they head out to "Donuts with Dad" at Claire's school. She is SO EXCITED this morning, she can hardly stand it!
Matchy Matchy
As Emily would say when the girls are dressed alike they are "matchy matchy", well Claire particulary enjoys this. We now pick out Claire's clothes for the next day every night and set them out to avoid morning battles that we just don't have time for. However, she still picks out Grace's clothes every morning, and if possible picks a similar shirt or same color. Here is a matchy matchy day! I love the one of Grace looking up at Claire!
Popsicles
Claire loves popsicles, in fact we now have them every night after dinner outside. Claire picks what color or flavor each of us gets each night....it's always fun to get a blue one!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Chairs
We have been wanting to get Claire and Grace some kids camping chairs like ours for the backyard and "Under the Shady Tree" as Laurie Berkner, Claire's favorite musician would sing. Daddy came to the rescue on Memorial weekend and picked up some chairs for the girls. Grace will have to grow into them, but Claire has enjoyed her time in them both indoors and out. She has declared the pink one hers and the red one for Grace but we keep reminding her she will be sharing! As you can see we have setteled into summer nicely.....
Grace at 5 months old
Grace hit her 5 month mark this week and it's hard to believe we are there already. As my "back to work" date comes flying into my face things are changing around here, we started formula, some trial runs at Kim's house, and I am taking all the snuggle moments I can get. Grace has started talking A LOT, but only at home in the presence of those she is most comfortable with. When we are visting others, she remains Miss Serious and just looks around to take it all in. She can turn herself clockwise on her tummy to get the toys she wants, can change a toy from one hand to the other and has really started drooling and putting everything in sight into her mouth...those teeth must be coming soon. But most of all she continues to be our little blessing that we can't imagine life without. Here she is swinging to celebrate 5 months!
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