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! 

Claire Bear is 6 months old!! ❤️❤️

Claire, we love you more than you will ever know! xoxo

Claire Bear is 5 months!

My dearest Claire, 

You are 5 months old, wow. 

You are growing into such a little lady with an amazing personality. 

You are SO talkative, I really want to know what you are thinking. 

You love the ABCs and Old MacDonald. 

You are curious and inquisitive. 

You have two little, very sharp teeth. 

You sleep through the night only with fishies, lullabies, and owlie light. 

You love toes, yours, Daddy's, really any toes. 

You love to go on adventures.

You giggle and smile all the time. 

You and your Papa are buddies, we are so blessed. 

You are loved, so very much loved. 

You are a precious gift. 

I love you always, 

Mama

My hearts melts!

Dearest Claire, 

Nice hijack, well done my little love! 

Looking at this picture and your sweet smile, Mama's heart melts. You are such an amazing little one and I am truly blessed to be your mother. I love your inquisitive nature and how you take in your surroundings with such curiosity. 

God has entrusted us with you and we are in awe of how you are growing and are so thankful for this joyous opportunity. 

Love you, 

Mama