Thanksgiving post...

We actually took no pictures of Claire this Thanksgiving. After all, it was her second Thanksgiving. What's the big deal? And besides, plenty of other people were taking pictures of her. She enjoyed spending time with 2 aunts, 2 uncles, 2 grandmas, 1 grandpa, 1 dad, 1 mom, and 2 bunnies. In fact, I'm pretty sure she is now spoiled.

Here are some pictures of Claire eating pasta last week:





-K

Weekend

Claire had a pretty good weekend. She got to visit with grandparents from Des Moines! She loves grandparents! She'll see more tomorrow for the big Turkey day!

Here are a few pictures:



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Better

Claire started doing much better this weekend. I just finally got around to posting some recent pictures.
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19lb 8oz, 30 inches tall, and a Fever

Claire had a doctor's appointment today. It was her one-year check-up, but also a sick visit, since she's had a fever for a couple days and been tired and just wanting to cuddle (which she rarely ever wants - too much to do!) She is doing very well developmentally, according to the doctor, and her fever is probably just due to a virus. These are a couple pictures from when Claire was feeling better.

The big bear was Will's when he was little. Back then, his name was Mr. Stubs. So far, he seems to have been renamed Big Bear. Claire LOVES him.

-K

Birthday!

Here are the pictures from Claire's birthday weekend. Besides Grandma Julie and Grandma and Grandpa Cooper, Aunt Ellen and Uncle Andy were there to help celebrate. Somehow they avoided the camera. We had apple cake and Claire ate almost her whole cupcake. She seemed to be getting into trouble more on Sunday... too much sugar the day before? or too many grandparents? or is she just entering the terrible ones?

-K

One Year Old video

Claire turns one year old tomorrow!! We are having a small family party; I'm sure we'll post photos next week. For now, to celebrate, here's a quick 2 minute movie of a few of Claire's favorite things to do these days.

Enjoy!

-K