Still Partying!

The day after Claire’s birthday, she received jammies for her BABW Smallfry, who, by the way, she has named “Cupcake.”

Thursday morning, Lynette offered to watch the kids while Steve and I went to Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, MO.  It’s the biggest one ever - “the granddaddy of all outdoor stores.”

We had lunch with Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Doug and Lynette before heading back home.  What a great time we had!  Thanks, Lynette and Phil, for being such gracious hosts!

When we got home, there were gifts waiting for us!

The first was from Aunt Lori and Uncle Clay.

Miss Lori and Uncle Clay sent lip gloss, nail polish and new jammies!  Claire was elated!!

Next up - “just because I love you” gifts from Grandma!

Claire got a Peppa Pig book.

Cale got a box full of things!  (Claire had more gifts coming.  They just shipped separately.)

 

Cale’s box included a meal time set, a tote bag, a Bob the Tomato and a Veggie Tales book.  He LOVES it all!

Claire modeling her new jammies from Miss Lori and Uncle Clay

Cale wanted to show off his new jammies too.  (Cale turned 18-months-old this week.  His new jammies are a size 3T.)

I sure do love my babies!!!

Claire’s Birthday

On the 21st, we headed out to Fair Grove, MO to stay with my cousin, Lynette, and her family.  We had the best time!

On Tuesday night, Lynette threw Claire a birthday party.  The food was delicious, the company delightful; and we had the best time!

Claire blowing out the candles on her cake while snuggling with Aunt Marilyn

Party goers – Liz, Alan, Baby Asher, Clara, Phil and Steve

Lynette cutting the birthday cake

Eating cake

Opening her birthday gift from Aunt Marilyn and Uncle Doug

After dinner Clara “read” a book while Claire used the Curious George flashlight for a book light.

Then Clara and Claire rode the four-wheeler.

For Claire’s birthday on Wednesday, she got a Smallfry from Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Toby, Lynette’s cat, wanted his picture taken too.  My kids LOVED Toby!

This picture was taken at the exact moment Claire turned four – 8:38 a.m. on May 22, 2013.

Then we were off to Silver Dollar City!

(Phil and Lynette live about an hour away.)  Lynette, Aunt Marilyn and Clara joined us for the day.  We had such a wonderful time!

Riding the big swings with Daddy

Cale and Daddy riding the frogs

Claire, Clara and Lynette riding the frogs

Riding the butterflies

Ladybugs

Ready to ride the coaster!

Whee!

My loves

The girls

Climbing and jumping and crawling and playing in the treehouse

We closed down the park!

What a great day!

Claire also received a playhouse for her birthday!  These pictures were taken before we left town.

Happy Birthday, Princess!  We love you bigger muchie!!!

Claire – In Her Own Words

We made this video yesterday.  My favorite part of the video is the very end.  My girl is just so precious!