Cereal Adventures

Well, we tried rice cereal last night for the second time. Of course Claire ended up wearing almost all of it. I'm not sure if any actually made it into her tummy, but she sure had fun trying! She loves the spoon and seems to like the taste of the cereal, she just hasn't gotten the hang of it yet. We sure have a lot of fun practicing! There's more cereal on her chin than in the bowl!!

Pacifier Trick

Saturday night we went to Kevin and Kimberly's house for a cookout and to watch the UGA vs. Alabama game (that's the last time I"ll mention that game). We had such a great time!! Noel and Deanna were there and we enjoyed hanging out and catching up with everyone. Claire got passed around and loved on everyone. We were watching the game while she was hanging out on her blanket on the floor. We looked down and she was doing a new trick. She had her pacifier balanced on her nose! She looked like pinnochio! It stayed there for several minutes and she didn't even seem to notice. It was adorable!

Happy Baby!!!

Lee and I are so blessed. Claire has us completely spoiled. I am so thankful that I have a healthy, happy baby. She spends most of her time smiling and laughing. In fact, I don't remember the last time she really cried--except after her shots. She might fuss a little when hungry or fighting sleep, but it never lasts more than 1 or 2 minutes. She is so easily soothed. It seems like she does nothing but laugh lately. She wakes up smiling and laughs every time we look at her. That smile and giggle just make me melt!! She is like medicine to me. There is nothing more precious in the world. Thank you, Lord, for my happy angel!

Waking up with a smile on her face!

Visit to Duluth

We had a great time visiting with Grammy, Grandpa Bill, and cousin Neil last weekend. We watched lots of football, walked around the yard, and Claire rolled around on the floor. Unfortunately, she didn't do many tricks this time. She turned over a few times, but was too fascinated with her new surroundings to do much more than stare at everything. Maybe next time!!Claire with cousin Neil

Exersaucer

I've been without my camera for a week or so. Since I know that the only reason most people check out our blog is to see pictures of Claire, I haven't updated in a while :) Since my last post, Claire has gotten another new toy--an "exersaucer"--that she loves. It's a great way for her to be occupied while I do chores around the house. There's lots of things to keep her entertained and stimulated. The first time we put her in it, she laughed and squealed. It was great! Enjoy the pictures!

Her toes barely touch the bottom!

The Patio and Claire's Tent

Tonight we decided to enjoy the nice weather and dine out on our new patio. We grilled pork chops and enjoyed the evening air. Claire got a chance to try out her new tent. It's great!! She loved it. It has netting on 3 of the 4 sides so she gets plenty of air, can see us, but isn't bitten by bugs. There is a really thick pad underneath so she can roll around as much as she likes. We put a few toys in there with her, but she was so excited to be outside, she just looked around and studied everything. It was so nice to be able to enjoy this evening as a family and not worry about Claire being comfortable and safe. We will definitely be using the tent a lot this fall and in the future!Claire enjoyed being part of our dinner discussion

She loved kicking the sides

She rolled and rolled!

Sunday Fun!

This past Sunday we began a new tradition--family lunch at our house after church. I cooked a roast with potatoes and carrots (like Mamaw used to make only not as yummy), rice, salad, and pineapple casserole. We had such a fun time sitting around the table, talking and enjoying being together. Unfortunately, Lee was a bit under the weather and wasn't able to enjoy things quite as much as the rest of us. Of course, Claire was the center of attention and wore herself out being cute. She and her Papa decided to take a nap on the couch. They were both out like lights as soon as they settled in. It was adorable! I'm looking forward to many more fun Sunday afternoons like this one!

Claire and Papa napping on the sofa