In This New Year, Be Sure To:

let your hair down often...

find moments of peace...

make time for family...

use your imagination...

never pass up an opportunity to learn...

always seize the day...

(especially when your cousin leaves her new toys unattended)

and tell those you love just how much and why...

many blessings in 2011.

xo.

The Love Of My Life

It's chilly outside, but my heart is warm.

I am in love with this little one.

(I want to shout it from the rooftops!!!)

She is sweet, but feisty.

Hilarious and cuddly.

Just totally Claire.

I have been floating on a cloud for weeks.

I love this time of year.

I reflect on memories.

My heart expands.

And my love for those I love grows deeper.

Though there are many miles between my family and yours,

our hearts are with you...

This holiday season, and always.

Sending you love (and gigantic hugs) for a very beautiful holiday season!

XO, Claire's Momma

Ode To Daddy (November 9th)

Happy Birthday, Daddy.

Happy Day.

I thought I would write you a little birthday poem just so I could say:

Do you know how happy you make me?

I hope you can see.

I love being your Claire Bear.

From now until eternity.

With your sweet, kind smile.

And your strong, safe arms.

I am just so thankful that you are my Daddy, and will always keep me safe from harm.

I love learning about the Mets.

And the cool shoes you get me are suited for a Princess!

You are always the one to sneak me an extra little tasty treat.

And dreaming in your arms cannot be beat.

Thank you for always encourage me to to be ME!

And showing me all of the wonders that you see.

I love that you never miss my tumbling class!

And when we play, our time is really fun and goes really fast!

What a BLAST!

The story of us is off to such a great start!

I love you, Daddy, with my entire heart!

THIS BIG...

See?

Wait...I can stretch more...

You complete me!

xoxoxo,

Claire Bear

I almost forgot to say,

Thanks for snagging my Mom.

(She is the bomb.)

faBOOlous

Halloween Weekend.

Trick-Or-Treat.

Our Trip to Narnie's House Couldn't Be Beat!

Soccer Games:

(Uncle Colin Holding Hannah)

(Josh Cheering) (Hannah Grinning) (Pop-Pop With A Curious Claire)

(Grammy and Daddy Hugging) (Emma Guzzling)

(Claire Bossing Pop-Pop) (Coach Colin & Joshie Prepping For Play)

(Kid's Section) (Auntie Refereeing) (The Next Substitute)

(Nature Walk) (Victory Smile)

Carving Contest:

(The Muscles Of The Operation)

(No Guts, No Glory)

Costume Party:

(Princess Hannah) (Dexter and His Witch)

(Joshie Kung Fu Fighting) (Emma As The Red Queen)

(Arrrggghhhh! The Pirate And His Snooki)

(Imitation Is The Most Sincere Form Of Flattery...Modern Day Grammy & Poppy)

(Our Dysfunctional Family)

(Claire Opting For Less Costume.)

(A Pouting Pumpkin)

Though Claire didn't find it necessary to dress up during the costume party, she did channel her all-time favorite explorer, DORA, earlier this fall during a family adventure...

Here are pictures of our Dora The Explorer:

(A SUCCESSFUL ADVENTURE WITH A HAPPY ENDING!)

Happy Fall, Y'All!!