Claire & Christmas train

To my little Claire Bear,

I absolutely love this selfie of our family. You are hamming it up for the camera! We are on the Christmas train and you did not like it. You squirmed and complained, but once we took out the camera, you were so happy! Maybe next year, you will enjoy the train ride more and I will be sure to bring the camera.

xoxo,

Mama

Claire & the Carousel

Dear Claire,

What a fun Christmas season!! We kicked it off with a visit to the Christmas carousel with Grandma and Grandpa. You had so much fun, Daddy even captured a giggle on video! We took lots of pictures and you experienced your first See's Candy. Yummy!

Love you always,

Mama

Oh no, Claire Bear!

Dearest Claire, 

You are now 18 months old! It has been so fun and truly amazing to watch you grow, talk, walk, and learn...every week you do something new. You play like a champion and have become more interactive with us as we play. You have little inside jokes! Papa "loves" the stuffed animal kitty you have and you tease him by taking it away from him. The picture shows a little inside joke you have with Nana. When you see her, you slap your head and she says, "Oh no!" and does the same. You two giggle and share sweet smiles! Go Bear! 

Love always, 

Mama

Claire = Princess Ariel ❤️

Dear Claire, 

Halloween 2014 was your first official adventure of trick-or-treating and it was so much fun! You weren't sure what to think at first but when we went to the first house and they smiled at you and gave you candy, you were excited!! We went to the street with all the lights and across the street to our neighbors. By that house, you actually walked in their front door you were so excited. They gave you candy and let you play with their puppy. It was a successful Halloween! 

Love you always, 

Mama

Claire & the pumpkin patch

Dear Claire Bear,

We went to the pumpkin patch and spent some time with your friends, Abby and William. So much fun!! We walked around, sat on some pumpkins, and rode the train. Shy at first but you warmed up to your friends. It is so fun to watch you see and explore new places! 

Xoxoxo, 

Mama

Claire & Grace, cousins!!

Dearest Claire Bear,

I love this picture with your cousin Grace! It has so much fun to watch you play with her at Grandma's house. Learning to share, dealing with not sharing, and being a little jealous when Grace was being held by Grandma. Grace and her brothers, Seth and Noah, and of course her parents are moving to Germany for three years and they are going to be so missed! We will be staying in touch via technology, Skype and FaceTime, isn't that cool? You already have some great ideas for care packages, don't you?? 

Xoxoxo, 

Mama 

Claire & Daddy

Claire Bear, 

You are Daddy's girl and this is an answer to prayer! Daddy makes you giggle, is always there to protect you, and loves you SO much. You said Daddy yesterday, so cool!! 

Always, 

Mama