Claire Bear at 11 months

10 teeth including 2 molars

Saying Mama, Dada, baba

Loves walks

Full of energy and giggles

Took first road trip to Monterey

Starting to pull herself up

Standing with help

Great eater and enjoying her sippy cups

Claire, 

I love you so much! We are so blessed! 

xoxo, 

Mama

Claire Bear, our California girl

Dearest Claire, 

It is 57 degrees out and we are on our weekend walk to Starbucks and you are dressed warmly. You are a happy little traveler! What this picture doesn't show is how you pulled off your socks and pulled up your blanket so your toes could be free!! Last night you snored through the earthquake (5.1). You are truly our little California girl! 

xoxo always, 

Mama 

Claire Bear at 10 months

My little sweetheart, 

My love for you grows each and every day! 

To watch you smile and listen to you "talk" every day is so special. 

Your sassy personality is funny to witness and your inquisitive nature is a wonder to watch.

You are a gift! 

Love you always, 

Mama

Claire Bear at 9 months

Dearest Claire Bear, 

Today you are 9 months old. I love you more and more each day. You make me smile and laugh daily and I love to watch you grow and learn! 

Right now you LOVE...

the Isty Bitsy Spider song and actions

Old MacDonald, especially his cows 

Wubby

Cheerios

Eggs, applesauce, chicken, cinnamon 

Talking walks

Playing SO BIG!! 

Waving and smiling at everyone

Rootie Toot Toots

Crawling backwards

Rolling over everywhere! 

Mirrors

Hamming it up for any camera

Baby Einstein shows: water and lullaby 

Reading books: In My Tree, Going to Bed Book, Pajama Time

Your people :) 

And your people LOVE you, 

Mama xo

Our Thinking Claire Bear

My dearest Claire Bear, 

What are you thinking?? We were sitting in the grass watching the kids play at the park when I captured this photo. Such a young mind; you are so curious, so inquisitive, so thoughtful. 

I love you always, 

Mama

Claire Bear 8 months

Claire my sweetheart, 

Moms always say that time flies when you have children and I definitely have to agree. You are growing and learning so quickly and I am so blessed to witness it all. I love you!

Always yours, 

Mama

Claire Bear Catch Up!

Claire Bear, 

Phew, it has been a busy couple of months! So many adventures, so much growing and learning, and a whole lot of smiles and laughter. My heart swells when I watch you smile, flirt, giggle, and play with your Daddy. You are my sweet daughter and I am so thankful, so blessed to be your mama. A gift you are, a special gift to us. May you always know you are loved! 

Xoxo, Mama 

Sitting up by yourself 

7 months ❤️

Loving the swing at the park

Loving the "ladies" game with Daddy

Merry Christmas! 

Playing with your cousin Grace

Playing games with Daddy's headphones

Happy New Year!