Dave's weekends

This is how Dave spends most every weekend. I can think of a LOT of other things I would rather be doing, but he seems to enjoy it.

Just playing

We got Claire a new (to us) play structure off of Craig's list over the weekend and she LOVES it! We also picked up a crab shaped sandbox, but we haven't gotten any sand yet so those pics are to come later.

Summer time

Yummy berries! Dave gave her blueberries, raspberries and blackberries for dessert. Thankfully her stripped her down to her diaper to avoid staining her clothes since she obviously got them everywhere.

TEETHING

Nuff said!

What's Claire up to lately?

• Walking!
• Babbling lots of sounds but no more distinct words
• 6 teeth (4 on the top, 2 on the bottom)
• Loves blueberries and Grandma Debbie's pickles
• Isn't a fan of avocados
• Weighs 19 lbs 11 oz (75 percentile) and is 27 1/2 inches tall (98 percentile)
• Still doesn't have much hair
• Favorite toy is anything that plays music, books and Tucker
• Likes shoes, they taste yummy
• Likes to play in the water, the dog's bowls are especially fun
• Thinks remote controls and cell phones are awesome
• Hates being put in her car seat
• Overall a very HAPPY baby

Over the river and through the woods

To grandmother's house we go........

Claire and I spent Memorial Day weekend over in Bend at Grandma's and Papa Dean's house. Good thing they love her otherwise we wouldn't be invited back. Claire was really sick, throwing up (on Grandma), diarrhea, low grade fever and was just plain crabby. We ended up coming home early on Sunday because I needed a break after being up all night both Friday and Saturday.

Claire really enjoyed Papa Dean's horses. Maybe next time she can take a ride with Daddy....... but definitely not me!

'It takes a village to raise a child'

On Mother's Day we had Claire dedicated at our church. By "dedicating" her we are saying that we are going to raise her to love God, we are asking our church family for their help and they agree to support us.

I was a little nervous standing up in front of the congregation with Dave and Claire, but it was great to have our friend Sarah up there praying with us. Plus the lights were so bright you really couldn't see anyone.

On a side note...... Dave and I have decided (after looking at these pictures) that we both need to lose 20 lbs. Hopefully with my new thyroid medication it will make it easier.