Monday, August 29, 2011

Playdate with Friends

Some of Mommy’s favorite people came with their little boys for a playdate on Sunday. Nicole and Cristin! We had a really nice time chatting and catching up. Such a great afternoon. And the kids had a really fun time playing together.

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Nicole meeting Alec.

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Alec and his Godmother, Cristin.

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Playing Doctor . . .

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Snack time!

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We were all in the living room after our snack and the kids made their way back to the kitchen for a tea and pizza party.

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Waiting for the mixer.

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Serving Pizza.

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Baking Cookies.

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Stephen just loved the Cozy Coupe.

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The end of the playdate. So sad to see everyone go.

After everyone left, Claire came up to me and said “The boys didn’t give me hugs and kisses when the leaved.” She was quite disappointed.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Sleep Tight

Mike took a picture of Claire the night of her third birthday in her big girl bed. He brought it in to me and said “Look how much she looks like” and I interrupted and said “Oh my, she looks like me! Poor kid.”

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But where is the curly hair?

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

The Days After the First Day

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Claire loved going to school. She came home all excited and told us that she played in the classroom and playground. We decided the first day was more of a play day than anything. She also said they read a story. When she told Grammy and Grampy about her day she said “We went out to the playground and then we came in and the little boy cried and cried and cried and then we read a story. . .” 

So Claire couldn’t wait to go back the next day to school and came home and said a million times if she said it once “Mommy, I love school.”

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This is Claire’s first paper she brought home! It is on the bulletin board in the back hall in the place of honor.

And today, day three, she had a great day and keeps asking if she gets to go back tomorrow! Don’t know what I am going to tell her on Saturday . . .

Monday, August 15, 2011

First Day of School!

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It was Claire’s first day of school this morning – August 15th at Christ the King. She is in 3 year old preschool.

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She was very excited when we woke her up this morning and ready to go.

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Doing her hair.

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Checking out Mommy’s work

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Good Breakfast to fuel the day.

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Posing on the front porch.

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The ride to school.

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Perhaps Alec is a bit nervous for her too?

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Walking to school

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One last picture before going into the classroom

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Glad to be going home with Mommy and Daddy.

Can’t wait to hear all about her first day at school. If Daddy hadn’t driven, Mommy might still be waiting in the parking lot.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Take My Picture Mommy!

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Sweet Girl!

Alec Eats!

The doctor said that Alec could try out rice cereal around his three month birthday because he is so active. We waited until Daddy came home to try it out and to take pictures!

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Getting ready and excited to try something new!

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First bite!

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Most of it went in.

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And a lot of it came out.

He is working at it but of course cereal at first is almost more energy out than the sustenance provides. He’ll get it!

When Neighbors Come to Visit

Our neighbors came over to see Alec and give Claire a birthday present. So nice to have friendly neighbors.

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Claire on her new Panda rug.

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Lisa, Maya and Alec.

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Maya holding Alec and Claire giving her advice.

Claire and Maya had such a good time playing. I think Claire might have worn Maya out!

Monday, August 8, 2011

More from the Memphisians visit

I came across another memory card and found some more cute pics of Auntie Lance, Uncle Beth, Claire and Alec.

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Beth holding Alec, she liked doing this a lot.

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Claire opening one of her birthday presents. I hope Lance and Beth have kids soon because I can’t wait to pay them back for this one . . . 54 pieces – most of the pizza toppings.

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Sweet place setting for Alec from Lance’s parents.

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Horsey Lance

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The girls have a little soak before their manicure.

Holding On

Alec is so good, he can even hold on in his sleep . . .

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Belated Corndogs

Per tradition, Hazel gets a corndog (no stick) for her birthday every year. We have been a bit busy and missed getting one for her on or even close to her birthday. So the other day we remembered and got one for her and one for Claire.

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Hazel and her annual pose with a corndog.

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Claire excited about trying her corndog.

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Claire trying it out.

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Claire getting a lesson from Daddy on the proper way to say “Corndog on a stick.” Yes, there is a proper way. There is a special way to say stick.

Claire liked her corndog. Mommy realized you have to teach someone how to eat one when you get down to the stick. She did a great job and ate the corn on the dog until the last bite or two. I say it was a success!

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Bunny Party

Claire really enjoys watching Max and Ruby so we thought we would have a bunny party for her 3rd Birthday!

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Earlier in the day Claire got to open a few presents including Max and Ruby from her “Baby Brother” Alec.

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Patiently waiting to begin opening presents.

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Showing everyone how old she is.

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Making her wish.

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Showing the party goers her big girl bed.

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Showing off her new tutu.

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Twirling and twirling and twirling.

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Bunny Pa, Bunny Claire & Bunny Grandma.

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Bunny Thor, Bunny Auntie Aiy Aiy & Bunny Claire

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Bunny Gramps, Bunny Claire & Bunny Grammy

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The Happy Bunny Hasslers

Happy Birthday Bunny Claire!