Square one

It looks like we are back to square one on finding a house in Dubuque. The owner of the house we wanted got a better offer (not contingent on selling a house!) and we're getting the boot. Will is disappointed and Kate's too stressed to care, but Claire, the eternal optimist, is sure we'll find something even better.

-W

Ready or Not!

There may be a chance of snow today, but Claire is ready for sunny, summer weather!

-K

More block towers

Singing Lessons

No, I didn't mean to call this post "Swimming Lessons," because at baby "swim" lessons what actually happens is that the parents all get in a circle singing songs to their kids for a half an hour in the water. Sure, the teacher tries to teach the kids to blow bubbles in the water, and she tries to get the kids to float on their backs, but really, it's all about the parents singing.

Claire seems to like the lessons so far. Her favorite part is definitely "jumping" in off the side of the pool.

-K

Peek a Boo

I usually am the one who changes Claire and puts her pjs on before bedtime. This night she was in a goofy mood and took off after her diaper was on... and hid from me behind the couch. As you look at these pictures, imagine constant giggling.




-K

Bare Feet

It was sunny and warm and beautiful here Sunday, so Claire got to walk around outside in the grass without shoes or socks for the first time. I think she liked it and being outside in the sun. See what you think:



Here she is laying out in the sun, relaxing:


Playing with the ants:


A new world view in the past couple weeks:







-K