The Zoo!

Last weekend we headed to Amarillo to see Grandmother, Grammy and visit the zoo. Claire was so excited about going to the zoo! Beau and I didn't know that going to see the animals would get Claire so excited. :) Claire loved watching all of the animals, but especially loved the monkeys and the horses! When we would get to each animal, Claire would say, "Daddy, more animals!". It is so fun watching her get so excited. Ali was pretty relaxed during our little excursion, but watched all of the animals. Our girls are so much fun!!
Claire checking out the animals :)
Ali was not sure what to think.
Claire LOVED the monkeys!
Daddy and his girls walking to see more animals.
The monkeys that Claire loved!
Grammy was able to join us at the zoo! The girls at Grandmother's. Ali loved sitting with Grandmother!

New Bed

It is official. Claire is growing up. Last weekend, we changed Claire's crib to a toddler bed. Claire was the most excited I had ever seen her. She ran around saying, "Sleep in my new bed! Sleep in my new bed!" We have had a few challenges transitioning, but Claire is doing better and better each night. She loves her bed and her new blankie. Claire is getting so big, I can't believe how fast time is going by!!

9 months old...

Where is the time going? My baby is 9 months old!!! Ali has become so busy the last month. She is constantly on the go; she crawls everywhere, pulls up onto everything, checks everything out, and follows her sister around. She is busy, busy, busy and wants to learn everything she can! Her laugh continues to be one of the sweetest sounds I know. She has started giving big hugs by attempting to wrap her tiny arms around me. I love it!!! She is so sweet and is such a joy! I can see now that Ali and Claire will be the best of friends, but will also have some very different opinions in the future. It is so fun to watch the girls interact together and think about the friends they will be.

8 months old

Sweet Ali has turned eight months old! The day after she turned eight months, she started crawling! Now Ali is constantly on the move. She is pulling up to a stand and is trying to figure out this exciting, new world!! Ali loves playing with Claire and loves to laugh at her. Ali and Claire love to chase each other down the hall. :) Ali does not like to sit still too long, she has to be on the go all the time. Ali has four teeth coming through on her top gums. Which will make a total of six teeth when the teeth push through. Ali continues to be very easy going and very loving. She is growing so fast and I could have never imagined how fun having two beautiful girls could be!

Going Potty...

On a whim, we decided to start potty training Claire 4th of July weekend. To our surprise, Claire did amazingly well! It has been 30 days officially and Claire has very few accidents. Claire naps without a diaper and wakes up dry from the night almost every night! Claire is growing up so fast and has made potty training seem easy. Good job, Claire!

July 4, 2010

Again, I'm a little late on my posting. Two little girls keep me busy! :)

We had a fun July 4th by hanging out at the house, going to a church cookout and popping fireworks with friends. Claire still was unsure what to think of the fireworks. She clung tightly to me when they popped. She loved the colors, but did not like the loud noises.