Totally biased!

I admit it! We think she is pretty darn adorable!

Introducing......

......... Baby Hicks Number Two!

Debuting March 01, 2013

Yes, we are still adopting. Yes, we are crazy. 

Pumpkin Patch Day 2

Pumpkin patch on Friday with a few friends from my mom's group.

Petting the chicken

Feeding the goat

Climbing the hay pyramid

Searching for just the right one

Pumpkin Patch Day 1

We went to the pumpkin patch twice this year. Once with Claire preschool class and once with my mom's group. Thankfully the weather was great both days. The only bummer was my camera battery died half way thru the first trip and the charger is buried somewhere in a box, so most of the pictures are from my phone. Claire has recently learned how to take pictures with both the camera and my phone. She is doing a good job, but it definitely makes for some interesting shots. 

Here are few from our Thursday trip with her class.

Picture taken by Claire on our hayride. Mama needs to work on her cheese.

I don't know why but this one cracks me up

With a few of her classmates

Claire and Colton

Atop the hay pyramid

Taken by Claire

Taken by Claire

Claire's friend Lilly B (Taken by Claire)

Trying to find the perfect pumpkin with Lilli G

Bowling

We played an impromptu bowling game after dinner the other night. On our way home we passed the bowling alley that Dave and his mom played at for many years and he decided (literally right at that moment) that it would be fun to play a game. A quick u-turn and we were there.

Claire had a good time and ever since has been asking to go bowling with Grammy. Thankfully they put the bumpers up, I had to use a few times too. In fact, they helped me beat Dave by one pin. I only had my phone with me, so the pictures are not the best. 

Dave helping Claire

Watching the ball slowly roll down the lane

The "look at me" shot

Its blurry, but Claire is super excited

Trying to get a little ommpf behind the ball

Happy 3rd Birthday Claire!

Claire turned 3! What a smart, independent, outgoing, extroverted fun girl she is growing up to be. I can only begin to imagine what her future holds. 

We had her party a park rather than at home this year, since we are in the little rental house. It was fine doing this way, however I realized we need to pack up and haul in quite a bit of stuff. The girls had a good time playing on the play equipment while the adults visited and clean up was a breeze. So all in all it worked well.  

I did't take as many pictures as I wanted showing the decorations and everything set up,  but here are a few from the day. 

The Happy Birthday banner I made. It didn't turn out quite like I pictured.

Grandma and Claire opening her doctor's kit and coat.

Claire and Papa Dean

Grammy and Grandpa Dan goofing around.

My attempt at an "action" shot

Her loot! Good thing we keep her party small.

Emma "helping" Claire open her present

Claire couldn't wait to put on her new ballerina outfit and tiara.

Claire with all her grandparents!

First of many attempts to get a family photo

Claire and Corky have the same expression. It cracks me up!

Claire is giving the cheese.

Here's a keeper!

Thanks everyone for coming. It was a fun time and great to see everyone. We love you all and are so grateful to have you in Claire's life.

Claire and 20 questions.... I want to do this each year with our children, where I ask them 20 questions and see how the answers change from year to year.

1. What is your favorite color? ……………....…...  
Pink

2. What is your favorite toy? ………………..…..  
Princess Belle Doll

3. What is your favorite fruit? ……………….….  
Oranges

4. What is your favorite tv show? ……………....  
Mickey Mouse Club House

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?  ....... 
Popcorn

6. What is your favorite outfit? ………………...... 
Silver Christmas Dress

7. What is your favorite game? …………….......... 
Duck, Duck, Goose

8. What is your favorite snack? ……………….... 
Granola Bar

9. What is your favorite animal? ……………..…  
Giraffe

10. What is your favorite song?.…….................… 
Twinkle, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

11. What is your favorite book? ….................…… 
Dr. Dan, The Bandage Man

12. Who is your best friend? ………………....…...  
Abigail, Emma and Olivia

13. What is your favorite cereal? ……………...…. 
Mini-Wheats

14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? ................. 
Playing on the Play Structure

15. What is your favorite drink? ……………...........….. 
Chocolate Milk

16. What is your favorite holiday? …………................… 
Christmas

17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? … 
Princess Blanket

18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? ....... 
Daddy’s Pancakes

19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? …… 
Chicken, rice and salad with croutons

20. What do you want to be when you grow up? ……… 
Princess

P.S. If you took pictures of the party could you please email them to me. THANKS!!

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