Claire's Baptism Birthday

For Claire's first baptism birthday, we decided to begin a water tradition to remember the washing and renewal of our old Adam through baptism. With Aunt Anna, we all went to the Westminster Rec Center and swam. Claire couldn't stop squealing and smiling!

Kasper "Christmas"

Right after the Thanksgiving feast, Claire had Christmas with Nana and Papa, they brought a lot of great presents...she wasn't too interested in opening anything. However, she loved her new baby doll and instinctively knew what to do.

Playing with Nana and Papa

After the wedding, Nana and Papa came over for Thanksgiving Week. Claire loved the extra attention and games.

Ball in the basket game

In Georgetown, CO

Josh and Jean's Wedding

From November 15-18, we went to Hastings Nebraska to celebrate Josh and Jean's wedding. Nana and Papa came too. Claire had her first cold, so she was not as photogenic. She also got to spend time with her friends Eva and Lucy!

Nana and Papa celebrated their 33rd anniversary

Claire wasn't feeling too good.

Mommy, Daddy with the newlyweds

Dawgs N Daughters

Daddys working on their suave poses

Happy but ready for bed!

Claire's 2nd Pumpkin!

It seems like yesterday we were posting pictures from the last pumpkin carving. We had a lot of fun today, Claire was able to experience the new textures

Claire last year

Claire this year!

Mmm tasty...actually she spit it out pretty quickly

See the matching pumpkins?

Yay! Good work team!

Claire's first snow

We had an early snow this fall. Previously, Claire had been too little to try the ice cold wonder. So as soon as there was snow on the ground, mommy had to take Claire out.

I can't move! 

Hey maybe this isn't so bad

Let's have a taste (Mommy forgot my mittens for a second)

Help I've fallen and I can't get up!

Ok it's been 2 minutes, get me outta here!

Claire's 1st Birthday

On October 14, 2012, Claire celebrated her first birthday with 4 teeth (2 on top and 2 on the bottom). Her favorite word is "dada" and she loves to crawl and play on the swings.

Claire's church outfit.

Who me? It's my birthday?!

Mommy's homemade banner

Claire's new swing-set!

Claire's birthday tutu outfit. She reminded daddy of a cute Turkey full of feathers.

We had a 'small' party with 12 close family and friends to enjoy cake, presents and beautiful weather. We thank everyone for their generous gifts and time. Claire was so excited to get a new swing-set from all of her grandparents. We are so blessed to have such a great family/friends!

This video is of Claire's first cake and taste of real sugar. A long video, but always fun to watch.