Easter Sunday

Easter this year was on General Coference Sunday so we got Claire all dressed up the sunday before so she could show off her Easter dress but pictures are not as easy to get as they use to be.

Tim's 30th Birthday

Tim had his 30th birthday and had family over for a BBQ he loves carne asade burritos so we grilled and enjoyed being outside. It was really fun but of course I fell short on the picture taking.

Zoo Days

Claire got a Zoo pass for her 1st birthday and we have been trying to use it as much as we can before it gets too hot. Claire really loves the animals and says WOW when ever we come up to a new animal. It's amazing how fast she is learning new things. We have even been lucky enough to go with Tim and my family a few times. We have even taken advantage of the splash pads they have it wears Claire right out.

Claire's One Year Pictures

We are so excited to share Claire's 1 year pictures. She chose what to do we just followed her around. I can't believe it has been a whole year.

Traditions

My Dad started a tradition when me nephew Ben turned one and continued it with Claire. When the grandkids turn 1 he makes them a toy box. My Dad has always been really talented when working with wood. Although we had to borrow a trailer to actually get it home it fits perfect and I'm glad it took up this otherwise waisted space at the top of our stairs. He made me a barbie house when I was little and I loved it. I love Claire's new toy box it makes it really nice to store some toys upstairs so when we are up or down she can play and have fun.

Claire's 1st Birthday Party

Planning Claire's party was a lot of fun but it always seems like there are a million things to do the day of the party. It was so nice to have Tim there to help with getting things ready. Somehow he seems to have fun with anything. Claire got a special hair treatment with a balloon while decorating. Tim found a new way to vacuum with her. She loves the vacuum but wants to be held.

I decided I wouldn't do a traditional cake this time. They actually were really a lot easier then I thought and everyone seemed to like them.

It was fun to have family come to celebrate with us. We don't all get together very often but Claire loved playing with everyone.

Claire loved opening all her gifts. Everyone got her such nice things.

We let her go all out on the cake and she really got messy.

After everyone left the birthday girl was all tired out and didn't even make it through dinner.

Happy 1st Birthday Claire!

Happy Birthday Claire!! Claire turns one today. I can't believe how much has happened this year. It has been such a fun and exciting year for us. Claire has been the best little girl. Things I love about her are:

She's smart

Funny

Loves her binki

Bathtime

Feeding Monster from her high chair

Throwing things behind the couch

Holding blankets

Eating otter pops

Playing outside

Turning the cable box off

She likes eating dog food

There are so many things we love about Claire. Here are a few pics from this year.