Fun with Grammy and Grandaddy!

Claire has been lucky these past few weeks. She's been able to spend a lot of time with Grammy and Grandaddy. Since she doesn't get to see them as often as she'd like, these visits are extra special! She was able to stay with them while I worked and shopped at 'Kidsignments'. This visit included a stop at Great-Grandaddy's for some crawling fun. We also spent a fun day shopping for Grammy's camera and new clothes! Grammy always picks cute outfits so Claire will look smashing this spring. What a treat! Claire loves her Grammy and Grandaddy and lights up when she sees them. I wish she could be with them more!

Visiting with Great-Grandaddy

Claire with her new clothes!

My little Tadpole

Today was a big day for us! Claire went to her first swimming class. The class is held at our gym, which has a graduated pool--much like the beach. What fun! She absolutely loved the water. She kicked and splashed and even crawled a little in the really shallow end. She was sporting her cute pink bathing suit that Grandmommy bought her. We were able to get a few pictures and video (thank you Papa and Auntie G) before the mean pool director told all of the grandparents to stop filming. Can you believe that?? Something about liability--ridiculous. Anyway, I've included a short clip below. Claire is enjoying splashing and kicking on the water noodle. Enjoy!

'I don't know about this, Papa'

Getting ready to begin

'Ooh, I think I'm getting the hang of it!'

Ode to my daddy

There's not really any reason for this post other than I just got a big love-gush for my daddy. I have the most brilliant, warm, loving, funny father. What an example he has been to me. I love meeting him for lunch or stopping in at the church to see him. He always brightens my day! We have lots of fun being together and I know that is something to be thankful for. Not every girl gets a dad that is also a friend. Did I mention that he is a great Papa, too?? Claire's little face lights up every time she sees him and she gets so excited when he gets in the floor to play.

Those of you that know him know what I'm talking about. Am I a lucky girl or what??? Now that I've embarrassed you to pieces, I love you, RB Sr.!

Fun Family Dinner

Last week we were fortunate to have Aunt Debbie and Uncle Michael visit from Jacksonville. Since we don't get to see them as often as we like, everyone got together for dinner at O'Charleys. It was great! We had a fun time visiting and talking. Claire was passed around the table and enjoyed playing with everyone, especially cousin Julie and cousin Kathryn. We hope Aunt Debbie and Uncle Michael come back very soon----to stay!!!

Claire with cousin Julie

Getting ready to leave :(

Headed home---brrrrrrrr, it's cold!

And the winner is.....

Thank you all for your sweet comments and e-mails. I'll let you know when I receive the call from Regis ; )

Picture Update!

We've narrowed the choices to 3. There is one new photo that wasn't in the original slide show. Let me know what you think!

Fun with the Fraziers

This weekend we had some of our best friends in the world down to visit. Craig, Whitney, and Madison traveled to Atlanta to spend the weekend with us. What fun! We try to get together at least once every 2-3 months, but the visits seem to fly by. This visit was extra special because it will probably be our last visit before baby Denver arrives.

Now that our girls are getting a little older it is so much fun to watch them play together. Madison loved Claire's ball popper and bumbo seat. Claire had fun sharing all of her toys. She even began crawling while Madison was here! Maybe it was the 'big girl' example she had. We sat up their high chairs next to each other so they could eat together--they even held hands for a while! They were such entertainment.

During the visit we were able to cook out, go to dinner with friends, play games, and watch movies. Lee and Craig stayed up both nights til at least 2:00 playing video games. They will never grow up! We always enjoy our visits with them, even though time flies too quickly. We can't wait to see them again!

DeAnna, Whitney, Kathy, and Claire

All of our best friends!!