Friday, August 31, 2012

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Because Mommy is making me wear my sister’s old raincoat . . .

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Friday, August 17, 2012

First Day of School!

Claire’s first day of school was Wednesday. She was so excited to go the “big kid” class – four-year-old preschool.

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All ready for school.

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View of the new backpack.

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She was turned waving two seconds before the digital camera clicked. It was so cute. At least this picture reminds me of what I saw.

The Newest Citizen!

Isabel became a citizen last week and we all went to the ceremony and had a celebratory luncheon at our house.

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Taking the oath.

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Izzy with her paperwork.

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The three fabs. We took this pic a few years ago for Daymara. This will be the last since Mommy was born here!

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Kaia and Claire had a fun time playing together.

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They always have so much fun when we can get them together. I wished we lived closer!

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Until next time . . .

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Birthday Party!

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She’s making a wish!

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Being patient and waiting for Mommy to find the knife.

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So excited for her cake.

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Alec didn’t like wearing the hat . . . didn’t help that someone snapped the elastic when they put it on him (grandma . . .)

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Alec making peace with the elastic.

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and the hat.

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Sweet pic of the little brother. I’m sure he was wishing his big sister a happy 4th birthday!

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Happy Birthday Sweet Claire!
We love you very much!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Presents!

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She was so excited!

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Alec got her Blue and Magenta!

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She liked them so much, Alec usually likes her kisses but doesn’t this just seem like such a typical “my sister is kissing me” face.

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A new Pete the Cat book!

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She was so excited!

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Here she is in her “I’m the birthday girl” she has worn for all of her birthdays. Next year might be the last!

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And she loved her cape.

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Super Bunny!

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And Mommy’s poor decision. She really wanted a drum and this one is A LOT quieter than the pots and pans she was using.

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What is it?

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She loves puzzles!

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And new paints!

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New sippy cups for Daisy.

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They were a real hit.

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With Alec too!

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He thought it was so funny.

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And Alec got a Blue too!

Claire got so many fun and wonderful presents for her birthday - too many to document each one! She is so loved and a lucky girl.

Happy Birthday Claire!

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Claire’s Cake

Claire couldn’t decide what kind of cake she wanted to Mommy decided for her.

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Random pretty flowers on the outside.

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Tie-dye on the inside.
She liked it a lot!

Happy Birthday Claire!

Claire’s Birthday Minute

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Claire is officially four years old – to the minute - 10:07 a.m.

Happy Birthday Claire Bear!

Friday, August 3, 2012

Pre-Birthday Tea Party

We had a ladies’ tea party the day before Claire’s birthday.

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We all dressed-up and wore hats. Mommy served yummy cookies and lemonade. It was simply divine.

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Aiy ai was a little late but made sure to dress for the occasion.

Mommy Had a Birthday

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And Daddy and Claire made me a cake. And it was a delicious. It was a fun day!