Clare's One Year Check-Up

This morning we went in for Clare's one year check-up.

She's a BIG girl!!!

Clare is 26 lbs and 30 inches tall,

she gained 7 lbs in the last 3 months,

but I swear she did it all at once cause

she has been this big for about 3 months.

Just to give you an idea,

Maddy was 23 lbs and 29 inches tall.

Clare's 1st Birthday Party ~ Very Hungry Caterpillar

We had Clare's first birthday party this weekend.

I still can't believe she is 1!

The theme was Very Hungry Caterpillar.

The cake.

Party hats for the girls.

Opening her presents and playing

with them after each one was opened.

Clare loved the singing and the eating.

Family picture.

Maddy and Autumn loving their cupcakes!

Playtime on the patio.

Playing with her new toys with Great Grandpa.

Thanks for making your final drive

to Tucson for Clare's party....

all the rest will be in Phoenix!!!

Clare Walking

Here is a video of Clare walking!

She really got it down a few days ago,

but is still a bit unsure of herself sometimes.

Also, if you ask her to shake her booty,

75% of the time this is what you'll get!

Pinkalicious

I started this post the other day

but couldn't get the video's to load....

Maddy is a book worm and when she finds

a book that she likes she has it memorized

immediately after we finish reading it to her.

She is like rainman with books.

It really is a bit freaky how she can do this.

Her current favorite is Pinkalicious.

Here are a few video's of her reading:

There is a third video but I can't get it to load.

Clare Is ONE!!!!!!

I can't believe my baby is 1 (almost to the minute as I type this.)

Clare is such a joy for us and we are lucky to have her!!

I am still her favorite person, but Daddy is closing in on me very fast.

As soon as she hears the door or knows he is in the house/room,

all you hear is Papa, Papa, Papa!

So sweet!

The only other thing she says is Chasey, the cat.

No joke.

She actually said that before Papa and it hasn't changed once in

the way it comes out of her mouth.

Smart girl.

Clare has taken a few steps and just last night she started

standing on her own.

It's so cute to watch her let go and get her balance.

She is very proud of herself!

Clare has 8 teeth and hasn't had baby food in months.

She is on her last 1/3 of the container of formula and then

its straight milk for her!

We can't wait to celebrate her

birthday next weekend

with a small party!!

We love you Sweet Baby Clare.

Happy Birthday!!

Her present that she got

yesterday for her birthday before

Greg had to head back up to Phoenix.

We got donuts for breakfast and

I lit a candle for Maddy to blow out for her...

Clare got to it first with her little hand.

Ouch!

Sister love.

Mad helping Clare stand.

She loves cats!

Standing on her own

and sooo proud!!

We love you baby girl.

She Is Almost 1 Year Old!!!!

Clare And The Chair

Maddy got her big cozy chair for

her first birthday and loves it.

Now Clare loves it!!

She crawls over to it and climbs up

and gives her doll some hugs and pats

before she leans back and relaxes.

It's hilarious!!

Clare is also getting her own

chair for her birthday,

but we're waiting until we

move up to Phoenix to order it.

She will be excited when

there are two chairs!!

Mrs. Potato Head

Grammy got Maddy a potato head

with three additional change of clothes for

Christmas and Maddy dresses

her up all the time.

Sometimes she even carries

her like a baby.

Too funny!

Clare's First Haircut

Well, we finally broke down and

trimmed Clare's hair, two

days before her 1st birthday!

Her hair in the front was so long

and scragely so we did a little trim job.

Her bangs are a little short,

but they'll grow fast!!

Another Comparison

Maddy

April 2009

Mt. Lemmon

Clare

January 2011

Mt. Lemmon

Mt. Lemmon

Today Sarah and I drove up to

the snow on Mt. Lemmon with the girls!

There were no sleds,

so we used some laundry baskets,

sometimes they worked and

sometimes the did not!!

Also note the one doing all the

hard work is 6 months pregnant.

Sorry Sarah!!

Clare

She had fun, too!

Maddy had Sarah help her all the way up to this rock.

First try.

Second try is much better!

Playing.

Getting ready to gooooo.

The big hill we were sledding down.

Me and all the girls!

Me and my girls!

Lunch time in the back of the car.

Some video's: