Clair's Christmas Toy

Grandpa Clark and Grandma Arleen gave Claire

her favorite Christmas gift. She was very determined

to walk and walk behind her new bike.

Give me LOVES!

Here is sweet little Claire giving her cousin Hendrix Loves!

9 months

So Claire had her nine month check last week. She is growing quite beautifully. She is 18 pounds 7 ounces and a little over 27 inches long and her head is a whopping 18 inches (91%). She is getting her top teeth. They are coming at the same time and she has been a little bit of a grumpster today.
Her favorite things to play with are anything Wes is playing with, books, cars and balls. She is getting pretty good at walking while just holding my hands and has pretty much mastered climbing up grandma's stairs. She will give most anyone a love if you ask for one or even if you don't. Especially Keziah and Wesley. She is growing so fast and I just can't believe how fast time goes.

Giggle Girl

Clarie had a serious case of the giggles. Every time the girls or Wes would growl at her she would laugh hysterically. The headband was compliments of Aunt Jamie.

Little miss smarty pants!

So Claire decided today that it was time to pull herself up on the furniture. I was at my sisters house today and I put her on the floor in front of the couch so I could clean up her cracker mess. I didn't want her standing at the couch because I was afraid she might fall. Well I come back from cleaning up and she was standing at the couch. She pulled herself right up and it of course happened when no one was watching!!! I can not believe she did this, it was cracking us right up!





Claire really liked playing with the leaves. I just brought some inside and put them in a bowl and let her have at them. Here is a video of her playing with them!

They are mine!

Claire does not like to go anywhere without her jewels. She loves them, they are defiantly her favorite toy! what a girl!

I think I can, I think I can........... I can!!!

Claire has officially started crawling. She would do a couple crawls and then be done, but this morning she has been crawling to everything! She is getting so big, I just can't believe it! Here is a video of her on the move! I hope James is ready for this, I am not sure if I am. I have been picking up little things all morning. I may be changing more things around as I figure out what it is she likes to go for!

Crawling is closer

So our cute little miss crawled about 3 steps yesterday and this morning did the same. I guess I better get going on rearranging our living room!! Nobody has seen this but me! James was too busy watching the Angels get beat by the Yankees, and Wes was watching a video in his room!

Claire the giant

Claire looks so big next to her newest cousin Hendrix. He was born on October 14th. She gave him loves then tried to pull his hair. Pretty good for the first visit. Not sure what kind of attacks she will try on him once she can move!!!

Lets get some exercise!

My wonderful Sister Jenny made Claire this cute headband and it totally reminds me of someone with the sweatband for exercising. She whipped this thing out in like 15 minutes last night, something I could never do.
Claire is rocking back and forth on her hands and knees so she should be crawling here pretty quick I would guess. She also pulls herself up when I hold her hands (no help from me!) I guess I need to do some serious baby proofing here real soon! Her personality has sure come out and she gives loves and kisses, if she is in the mood, when you ask her for them. I absolutely love it!

So Cute

My cute sis Jenny bought Claire this cute dress, it just so happened that I bought a hat that matches perfectly!!! Here are some shots for all to enjoy!

Fun with Brother

I bought Claire this cute hat, I just couldn't resist. Jamie this picture is for you!


So Wes put Claire in the laundry basket and then got in with her so they could play. I just thought it was so cute. He loves her so much and is always helping out with her when I need to do other things. I love how much he wants to take care of her and make sure she is happy!

Dance away!

Claire loves to dance when we play the music. The other day when she was playing with this monkey she started scooting around!! She scooted about a foot. She is taking after her auntie Jenny!

What a weekend

This has been a very busy holiday weekend for little miss Claire. Aunt Amy was in town to see her for the first time. We had so much fun but I think Claire is worn out. We went out and about everyday she was here. When we picked Amy up from the airport Claire let her hold her. The drive home was another story however, Claire screamed as Amy and Melissa sat in the back seat so we played musical chairs in the car and I was in the back. Every time Claire would look at Melissa she would scream but when she looked at me she was fine. What a girl. Claire really liked snuggling with Amy. and Amy was great at getting her to sleep. We will miss you Amy.

6 month stats

Our little miss is now 6 months old. I can't believe it time sure flies. She is 15 pounds and 1.5 ounces which puts her in the 33 % for her weight. She is 26.7 inches long which puts her in the 80% for height. She is really growing. She loves playing with her brother and playing with any toys. I think her favorite thing is to go for walks. I am not sure what I am going to do when it is winter and too cold to go for walks.
She is now eating veggies. She started with sweet potatoes and she did pretty good. She loves her rice cereal. She can eat so much of it, I just can't believe it. Her two teeth finally came in so she hasn't been as grumpy either so that is nice!!!

Teeth

Our sweet little miss has been pretty grumpy the last week or so. I figured she was teething because I could see them right under the gums and she was slobbering more and putting every single thing she could find in her mouth. Well yesterday I felt to see what was going on cause James said he couldn't see anything. I felt a tooth. She has officially cut her first tooth. I can't believe she is old enough for that. Tomorrow she goes in for her 6 month check up, so I will update you on that as soon as I get home.

How sweet is Claire???

We went on a little shopping spree today. I got the deal of the century!!! Okay maybe not of the century but pretty close. I got 2 full outfits and this cute hat she is wearing for 25 bucks. If I would have paid full price it would have cost me 50. Isn't her face just so sweet???!!!

Giggle, giggle, giggle

Claire can sit

Our little one isn't so little anymore. She has been sitting up on her own for about 2 weeks now. She loves to sit up. She isn't so fond of laying down anymore!

The Spruces

Claire with all her people.

Clair and Aunt Jamie

In her pink University of Utah Sweats

GO UTES!!!

Look at my new trick!!!

Claire decided that it would be fun to push up on her knees while on her stomach!! I can't believe it, she isn't old enough to be doing this stuff!!!

Jenny and One thought it would be fun to put the Fresno Bulldogs hat on Claire. She didn't know what to think.

What is that???!!!

This is Claire eating rice cereal for the first time. Her face just cracks me right up! The video came in sideways and I am not quite sure why or how to fix it, if you can tell me please do!!!

Rolly Poly Oly

So our little miss has really figured out the rolling situation. She does it quite often now. It is crazy to think she is old enough to do this kind of stuff. She thinks she is pretty smart, she loves to be on her tummy now. She also found her feet a couple of weeks ago. She thinks it is so funny that she can grab them. She also loves to stand on her feet so this makes James think she is going to walk at 9 months like he did. Please pray for her to wait :) Thanks to Aunt Katie we also have the saucer of toys and she really enjoys playing in it too! Wesley helped me by feeding her the bottle today, he did a pretty darn good job of it. I am so glad to have him as my big helper. He has also been reading to her, which is good for both of them. What a good big brother.

My first vacation

We took Claire to Cedar Breaks this week! She did so good that we are talking about going on another little trip soon! She loved the hikes and just being outside. We are teaching her young the best way to camp!!! At a hotel!!

4 Month Checkup

So I took Claire to the Dr. yesterday. She now weighs 12.2 pounds and is 24 1/4 inches long. She is slowly moving up the scale for weight so that is nice. She is a very healthy little girl. It is crazy to think she is 4 months old. Time flies when you are having fun I guess.

4 Months old

So Claire is 4 months old, I can't believe it one bit!!! She is growing like a weed and more active than ever. She loves to go for walks. We go on at least 2 a day sometimes more. I am taking her for her 4 month checkup tomorrow. Melissa thinks she is 13 pounds, James says 11 1/2 pounds. I am not sure what I think probably a little closer to 12. Put in your guess at what you think she weighs. If you are right you win a kiss from her. Her legs are so chunky and her cheeks too! She still loves her hanging toys and all the soft bunnies. She also loves sitting in her bumbo chair. These seats are pretty hilarious. Below is a picture to prove it. She looks like a little old man trying to sit up in it! If you don't have one of these you need to get one, they are quite nice. It is a must, like everything else out there that I didn't have when I had Wes!

Rolling Over

So little miss Claire has decided she can roll over. She has been really close to rolling over from her back to her stomach. Last night at my mom's we put her on her stomach and she rolled onto her back really easily. She just plopped right over. She wasn't quite sure what to think of that.

What a talker!

Claire has really found her voice. She loves to sing with me and tell us all sorts of stories. Her favorite songs are The itsy bitsy spider, I'm a little teapot, Twinkle Twinkle little star and Tiny Tim. I sing to her a LOT!!

She is really figuring out how her hands work too. She loves the baby doll Aunt Amy sent home with Grandma and the bunny that Aunt Amy gave her. She still loves her dangly toys too. She is so much fun to just chat with and to watch her grow is amazing!

Sleeping

This is what baby Claire does at parties!!!

and this is what she does when she falls asleep in the car!!



I am happy to say that she is sleeping through the night!!! She goes down in between 9:30 and 10:30 and sleeps until at least 6 or 7. It is very nice!!