Claire

Claire! What can I say, she is one in a million. The tongue rolling was a big thing in April and May. First because she figured out how to do it and second because I can't do it and she thinks that I should be able to.

In Claire's closet is a whole bunch of hats - all different kinds. Here is a white baker's hat. The pink hat took awhile to pick out. She was looking for the perfect hat for the outing we were going on. I think she found it!

James smiling

Here is the smile. He is so cute! Sometimes he laughs in his sleep. It's funny, but it always gets me because it kind of sounds like choking. The puppy shirt is a gift from the Morrell's. It is 6-12 month size, so I had put it away for later in the summer. I am glad I got it out because it is not going to fit for long. It's kind of tight through the stomach area. I am glad he is gaining so much weight. It makes me less worried about his heart health. What a sweet boy!

Big Sister

Claire is enjoying being a big sister. She loves James so much and gives him hugs and kisses all of the time. I have been glad for her willingness to help me out. If I leave the room when they are both there, Claire reassures me that she will "watch over Baby James." I'll be happy when he can play more with her. I know she will love that!

James

Here are some pictures of James - finally. I didn't include his first couple of pictures because they are too sad to look at with his blue face. To look at him now you would never guess he had a rough start. He is huge and looks very healthy. I included a newborn picture, his one month, and his two month picture as well. I just love those little toes. He is very serious in these pictures, but he likes to smile and coo. I'll post some pictures later of his smile.

Snow White

Here is Snow White with her goats. They are such good friends. They come right to the fence when Claire is nearby. In exchange for their faithful friendship, Claire scratches their horns and feeds them green grass.

Easter

I am back from maternity leave! Here are our pictures from Easter. We went to the Tooele Easter Egg Hunt. It said to be there at 10:00 sharp - and now I know why. Insanity! Everything was gone in 90 seconds, if that. Claire got two things. There were kids (and moms) who had baskets full of toys and candy. I guess they were the seasoned Easter egg hunters. We took Claire to Jared's cousin Jennifer's house afterwards and they had a much more successful egg hunt there and a really good time to boot.

March

These pictures are just for fun. One is of Claire gearing up for St. Patrick's Day. She really wanted her picture taken with Blue the dog. The other is of Claire the pirate. Doesn't she have a good pirate look on her face?!