She's all about the feet....

Claire has recently stretched out a bit and has discovered her feet (previously hidden by her belly)....she loves grabbing them, chewing them (particularly when in her leather Robeez), and seems to be a bit obsessed really. She doesn't see much point in sitting yet- it's just another position that makes it easier to fold in half and get those feet!

Claire's new sound

For everyone who thinks Claire is a calm, quiet, peaceful little baby....this is for you. This is how we greet each day, from the moment she wakes up, squealing and screeching and blowing so many raspberries she's frothing at the mouth.

Hanging out

Claire has been a busy girl visiting with Adam and Ally before they leave for Jasper. We recently hit the petting zoo along with Adam's girlfriend Tessa and her sis Daphne.

Claire's teething and isn't content to sit by herself so we tried out her backpack (thanks to the Walter's) so mom could make a pot of soup. No, I don't usually sport a toque at home but Claire thinks pulling hair is great fun these days!

Jen's favourite photography subject

Claire is becoming quite used to mom hiding behind a big black camera and is quite a patient subject. Although most would argue with us, we think she's getting a bit taller and losing a bit of her chubbiness, but she still has great cheeks!

Photo Session

Claire and I were lucky to have my talented coworker Ally take some photos for us recently- she captured some great moments! (check out the before and after of our chubby girl!) You can check out more of Ally's talents ar http://www.squishyprints.com/

Easter, a tutu and a swing

Claire has been enjoying herself as of late trying out new experiences like the swing (initially a bit nonplussed about it, but came around after awhile), and dressing up like an Easter bunny and a ballerina. Her crazy mom decided it would be fun to make a tutu to take photos of her in- so this was just the dress rehearsal- stay tuned for more photos.

Quite a monkey

Our girl Claire is a bit of a monkey- squealing and yelling at us, and growing up way too quickly. She loves reading her books, preferring to turn the pages herself, and is quite pleased with her new hat that Grandma knit. She recently acquired an exersaucer (thanks again to Daphne and Tessa) and is

quite perplexed with the starfish!