Learning is MESSY

 Claire is learning to eat with a spoon.  She is doing well. . . but is sure is messy!

I think she enjoyed her grilled cheese, tomato soup and applesauce.  

Notre Dame

 Notre Dame has an undefeated season and Claire is one very proud fan.  Yes, her cheer leading uniform is a little big.  It is a 2T that Nana Bowlby sent us.  We love that it is big so that I will fit again next year.  

 Touchdown!

 Midgame snack 

 Practicing her cheer leading moves.  

Getting love from her happy daddy.  

Our silly little monkey

 She loves out little 4 ft Christmas tree.  The tree gets daily hugs and kisses from Claire and she like to feed the tree Cheerios and today snack mix.  She's been really good and hasn't hurt any of the ornaments.  

Playground fun

 The day before Thanksgiving we met Claire's friend Grayson at the park.  

 Yes, Claire has 2 different socks on.  She picked them out herself.  

 When I just showed Claire this picture she yelled, "Neigh."  Such a smart girl :)

 She narrated this picture with a "wheeeeee."

 We had a great time.  

More birthday fun

 Notice I am holding Claire's hand back.  She tried to touch the cake and lit candles.  

 I think she enjoyed the cupcakes!

On my birthday I was 16 weeks, 6 days pregnant.  As of now December 14, I am 20 weeks pregnant.  All is going well so far and Baby Charlotte already weighs 9oz.

Happy birthday Mommy

 My loyal blog readers have hopefully noticed a month long hiatus.  I'm not sure why but Blogger kept telling me I was over my picture limit and I would have to pay to add more.  Sorry I wasn't paying, but for some reason it is working again today. . . yay!

My birthday was November 20th and Claire and I headed to Firehouse subs to take redeem my free birthday sub. 

 This is her "smile for the camera" smile.  

 Ryleigh

 FInley

 and Kayla joined us

 It was a very fun lunch.  Claire didn't like the sub but had no problem making the bag of Fritos disappear 

Not a bad 35th birthday at all.  

Oh and I almost forgot the BEST part.  On my to get more free birthday food Baby Charlotte kicked me for the 1st time!!!!  I felt Claire kick for the 1st time on Christmas day.  I guess my kids know how to make it extra special.  

Crazy Coolio hair

Claire's hair is finally getting longer and I love being able to put ponytails in it.  Luckily, she does too!  It has been a great week for Claire in the area of speech.  She is really starting to put two words together.  This weeks phrases include, "Hi, George"  in reference to Curious George on tv, "Bye Dadda," "Girl Baby" and "Milk Please."