The sensitive dancer

Apparently Claire didn't appreciate our giggling at her dance moves:)

Oregon

 Another great trip to the Oregon coast....Cannon Beach and Portland.

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 Claire's first attempt at flying a kite was quite successful- and was a great way to tire her out!

 Waiting for the Coho (I'll never figure out how to change the order of photos on here to make them chronological!)

 Beach dancing with Grandma.

Late September

 I think Claire may have a future as a fashion stylist....her latest fad is fashioning my old scarves into baby carriers for her baby dolls.

 Red shoes. She found these in a consignment store and they were her chosen shoes for the rest of the summer....she's not so thrilled that we're packing them away now.

 Drawing. The figure on the bottom is one of the first 'people' she's drawn- at this rate her drawing abilities will soon surpass mine!

 Waiting. For their first dance class to begin. Little did we know they'd be the only two not decked out in tutus (or spiderman costume).

 First class. Claire was thrilled with her first class, practicing first position and toe points and twirls. (the spiderman beside her was not so thrilled and refused to participate. Not surprisingly he didn't show up to the second class.)

 Dance clothes. Having learned our lesson from week one, Claire is now decked out in proper ballet attire.

Run. For the cure. What a gorgeous and inspiring morning it was!

Beach

                            We had a little impromptu photo shoot at the beach at QA last night- Claire was fairly cooperative for me, and we ended up with a few good shots. Her 'baby' Charlie had to come along, of course!

September

                  Checking out her new baby stroller from Grandma....they've been inseparable since meeting!

                                         A morning walk around the lakes for Daddy's birthday

                                          Rockclimbing

                            And finally....a photo of Claire both looking and smiling at the camera- a rare occurrence! 

Summer friends

 We've enjoyed some great summer visits with friends, including Claire's buds Adam & Ally visiting from Alberta; Daphne and Tessa over from Vancouver, and cousins Aaron, Tyler, Amelia and Ava (the latter also out from Calgary). Wish they were all closer!

Happy Camper

Claire's first attempt at camping was a success....she thoroughly enjoyed the tent, the grubbiness, the marshmallows, beach and all other things camping-related. Since our return home her 'babies' have gone on several camping trips of their own- a new theme for her dolls.