Memorable Memorial

We enjoyed our Memorial Weekend! The Austins were in from Warner Robins. We spent a few days having fun in the sun. The girls loved playing together in the pool and I really enjoyed the conversation! I love that my girls love my friends' children.

Dress-up at Mi Mi's Cafe

Claire, a.k.a. "Speed Racer"

Even the boys had some fun!

Outdoor Fun

Sarah Kate chillin' out by the pool.

Claire really enjoys the pool from Uncle David, Aunt Joanna, and Kris!

And after a day in the sun, they jump in the tub for some more fun!

My little baby looks like such a big girl sometimes!

Claire Turns Three!

Claire turned three Monday! She's like a can of silly string--she is constantly in motion, bouncing off the walls, talking non-stop. Her imagination is developing. She loves to pretend she is chasing sharks or jaguars, baking cupcakes for a birthday party, and making Valentines for Mommy. She can get a little out of control at times and she is definitely exhibits signs of being the oldest child (being bossy, that is--I speak from experience!). Her birthday was fun this year since she knew what was coming up. She enjoyed picking out the theme (The Backyardigans), the chips (Cheetos and Sun Chips), and making her guest list. We had a great time playing out in the backyard with her friends and family!

Claire with her over-sized Backyardigan cupcake . . .

and the rest of them (thanks for helping me make these, Kathie!)

Grandma, Kris, and Sarah Kate

Claire chasing bubbles from her new bubble machine (thanks Rylee!)

April

Due to a combination of technical difficulties and lack of time, a month has elapsed since our last post. Here are a few April moments!

Easter 2007

(Claire at our church Easter Egg Hunt)

It was so cold that day, we're hunting indoors with a sweater on! She enjoyed looking for eggs, re-hiding them, and then finding them again. And she was not very interested in sharing her eggs with her friends! Aren't you glad that God's not that way with his grace? Free for all, easy access, and more than enough for everyone.

(Sarah Kate opening her Easter basket from Grandmother)

Sarah Kate is sitting up really well now. We keep a pillow behind her for those times when she leans a little too far in one direction. She's just as delightful as ever! And nothing makes her giggle like watching her big sis act silly. Maybe one day I'll figure out how to share video online! Then you can see her laugh!

(Feeding the horses)

We have been blessed to rent a farm house from the Walkers. Mr. Walker has three horses out back so we get to visit horses very often. This particular day we decided to feed them carrots. They weren't very interested in them, but Claire tried to pick a few of the rejected ones off the ground for a snack! She doesn't quite understand horse cooties yet! Sarah Kate petted them with her little hand, too. But I couldn't get a good picture of it since I had her in the Snugli. If only I had one extra hand!

(Claire with the Chic-Fil-A Cow)

Sarah Kate hit the 6 month mark on April 25th. Although it's only been 6 months, it's hard to imagine our family without her. She is growing very fast, sporting 12-18 month clothing. I can't wait until her check-up to see how much she weighs. She started eating food in April. So far we've introduced cereal, oatmeal, squash, carrots, applesauce, pears, mashed bananas. No favorites yet; she eats them all without complaint or excitement.

I've got plenty of pictures (wallet size) from the Easter/6 months/3 years sitting. If you want some, let me know! I'll be happy to send them to you.