The Classic Texas Picture: Bluebonnets

Over spring break, Claire and I went down to Houston to make the rounds and visit. While we were there we were able to go to Brenham and take some Bluebonnet pics. There was this amazing field FULL of bluebonnets. There were 142 pictures, but I narrowed it down to 5 to show. Claire loved the flowers and got so excited looking at them (and eating them).

Birthday Baby

Here are some pictures of Claire's first birthday. She had a great time and loved having all of "her people" around her. What a great day! Thanks to all who could be there, we so appreciate it!

Happy Birthday Little Claire Bear!!

Oh my goodness. Where did the time go?!?!? My little baby doesn't seem like a baby anymore. She's not quite walking at this point, but she is getting close. She said her first word (besides Mama and Dada) about 2 weeks ago..."ball." We go to the dr. tomorrow for her 12 month check-up....UNBELIEVABLE, 12 months?!?!?!

She is eating any fruit you put in front of her. Right now she seems to really enjoy strawberries and mango. Not much of a veggie eater at this point, so I am still having to give her baby food veggies in between bites of her "grown up food" when she is distracted. She likes grilled cheese and LOVES turkey and chicken and yogurt.

Claire is really a silly little girl. She is always looking for a way to make us laugh. Right now the favorite comedy routine is to put something on her head (usually her "blankie") and crawl around without looking where she is going. She is so smiley and LOVES people. She really enjoys being out and about and always seems to engage strangers wherever we go. She really likes music and dances anytime she hears it. Her favorite TV show (and has been for a while) is "Yo Gabba Gabba!" As soon as she hears the music starting, she stops what she is doing, looks at the TV and dances.

It is amazing the changes she has made in this first, short year. Next thing I know she'll be going to kindergarten and then ...college (tear). What a blessing she has been to Kyle and I. She brings so much joy to our lives, I never knew I could love her this much, my heart grows more everyday.

Here are a few pics of her playing with her new "house" that she got for her birthday. I'll post some more pics after her birthday celebration this weekend (she is going to be so cute in her tutu).