Our trip to Rockford, IL

After spending a week with the Kasper family in Wisconsin, we went to Rockford to visit the Burggrafs. Claire was a trooper with everyone!

Claire kicking back at Grammi's house with her sippy cup

Claire with Grandpa in Great Aunt Ann's pool

Mobile Claire moves around...crawling video next post

Claire eats dinner with Grammi

Every morning, Claire and Grammi got ready for the day together.

Uncle Adam and Aunt Kelly visited Rockford for a few days.

Lucy wanted to be in the picture.

Claire found Grandpa's DVD collection

One day, we went to the Rockford Discovery Center with Grandpa. Claire demonstrated her curiosity and intellect. The adults had a great time!

Grandpa and Claire checking out the mirror holes.

Claire worked on mastering her crawling techniques.

Who's that pretty girl?

Ballin' with daddy

Origami

Our trip to Wisconsin Dells (pt. 2)

We also spent time on the traditional Ducks Tour at the Dells. Claire enjoyed herself while snuggled with Mommy on the cool day.

Claire and mommy on the Ducks

The Kasper family

Claire's attention was diverted from the tour by Aunt Anna's hair in the seat ahead.

Claire with Great Grandpa and Grandma

4 Generations of Brandt genius

Our trip to Wisconsin Dells (pt 1)

Our family's first 2-week vacation took place this July. Claire was amazing throughout the entire ordeal, visiting with family and strangers, flying and learned how to crawl. The first week/leg was in Wisconsin at the Dells.

Claire loved the kiddie pool. She swam with Papa and here she is enjoying the bouncy swings.

Claire with Aunt Anna

Claire with  (2nd) cousin Sophia

Claire and Sophia spent time with Nana and Great Auntie Dawn while Mommy and Daddy went on a date! Note: Nana and Claire have matching hair curlers.

Claire's first 4th of July

With the firework bans and tired parents, 4th of July was low-key. We went to Uncle Travis' for a BBQ and time in the sun.

Claire's 1st Hair Cut

Claire's hair was getting a bit extreme! So, it was time for a hair cut. :)

Mommy and Daddy say I need a hair cut. What do you think?

Claire was a bit squirmy.

Do I get a pedicure while I'm at the salon?

Now don't I just look so cute?!

Thanks Mommy!

Backyard Pool

With high temperatures and a lot of sunblock, Claire and Mommy spend a lot of time outside in the pool. Claire loves the water, enjoys splashing and watching toys float. Additionally, we've taken her to the local town ground water sprinklers too.

Claire's Fangs!

Claire now has two upper teeth to join her lower two teeth...4 altogether! Lately she's been perfecting her crawling stance and motions...video to come soon!