Another thing that makes me very happy, even more than the sunshine, is this little lady.
Clare's official first birthday was this past week. It's almost unbelievable to me! We really didn't do much to celebrate - but the weather was nice and we spent the day as a family. What could be better?!
Clare's smile is infectious. She loves to laugh and such a happy baby. I am actually going to really miss the infant stage, but am so excited to see her continue to grow and learn. She is just so much fun.
Clare's Favorite Things:
Eating (Yogurt, fruit, snacks, eggs, toast, peas -you name it)!
Dancing
Following Noah around the house
Growling
Playing with her toys
Playing with Mommy's cell phone
Sleeping
Being chased by Mom or Dad (or even Noah for that matter).
Kisses
Being Tickled! (Not really sure about this one, but I love to tickle her! ha)
She has her 1 year baby well appointment this week and I am anxious to see how she's grown (because I know she has). Clare really is so light hearted and lovable. She is so much fun to play with and I know Noah enjoys it as much as we do. I couldn't imagine our family without her! Happy Birthday Clare Sophia. xoxo
This weekend we also took a trip up to Seattle to spend a day with some friends that will also be moving out to Boston to attend HBS. We are excited to already know people there, and I think it will make the transition much easier!
Before we went up to the city, we had been telling Noah that we were going up to Seattle to spend the day with friends. When he woke up on Saturday morning he said, "Mommy, wanna go to Attle's house?" I had him repeat it several times because I really wasn't sure what he had said - until Andy figured it out. Noah wanted to go to 'see' Attle - thinking that Attle was our friend! We had a good crack up over that!
We decided to spend the day at the Pacific Science Center. The kids had a blast and so did the parents - although I am pretty sure we were all ready for bed early last night!
This last picture totally grosses me out, but Noah loved the bugs! He is at a funny stage when it comes to creepy crawlers! He has a picture book with animals and bugs in it. Every once in a while he will pretend to grab a bug out of the book, throw it up in the air and catch it in his mouth! "Mommy! Mmm, belicious!" He will say. I always tell him that it's yucky - but as long as he doesn't ever do it in real life, then he can pretend all he wants! Noah loved everything. In fact he is still talking about it (especially the train)!
Lastly, a few pictures of Easter. It has been the perfect Easter Sunday. Beautiful spring weather, quality time with some friends and some Easter egg hunts. Call me a scrooge, but I'm not really big into the whole Easter Bunny thing - but we did surprise Noah with a few things and he was excited. And Clare? Well she got a new pair of shoes, lucky girl! haha Lame I know. Here's to planning ahead next year.
Searching for the Eggs!
I realize as I do these weekly posts, just how much I have to be grateful for. Without sounding cliche or cheesy, today I am especially grateful for the real reason we celebrate Easter. The resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ.
“The empty tomb that first Easter morning was the answer to Job’s question, ‘If a man die, shall he live again?’ To all within the sound of my voice, I declare, If a man die, he shall live again. We know, for we have the light of revealed truth. …
“My beloved brothers and sisters, in our hour of deepest sorrow, we can receive profound peace from the words of the angel that first Easter morning: ‘He is not here: for he is risen.’”4
Happy Easter!
