Claire Elise: May 2010

Monday, May 31, 2010

Day 31

On this last and final day of the Birthday Month 2010, Claire received another Veggie Tales video - Lyle, the Kindly Viking.

Video cases make great sliders too. Sliding isn't just for books any more.

Happy Birthday, Sweet Baby Girl! Daddy and Mommy have had so much fun celebrating a month of YOU! You are the sweetest and most beautiful baby! You are our dream come true! We love you!!!

I must admit that I am a little sad that the Birthday Month is coming to a close. Claire has her one-year checkup with the pediatrician tomorrow (I couldn't make her go during her birthday month.), so I will do her monthly update sometime tomorrow.

May has definitely become my favorite month. I get to celebrate Mother's Day and Claire. It just doesn't get any better!

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Day 30

More Little People - but animals this time!

She recognizes the packaging now and couldn't wait to open them.

"Look at this one!"

"Fish on one side, bananas on the other."

What's a girl to do when she has only two hands but three new toys?!

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Happy Birthday, Claire! Niagara Falls

We took Claire to Niagara Falls for her birthday trip. We had a wonderful time! Happy Birthday, Baby!

Both Steven and Claire received their first passport stamps when we entered Canada. (They were courtesy stamps, of course, but stamps nonetheless.)

Here's a short slideshow of our pictures.

Our friends, the Baileys, met us at the Falls. We had a great time with them!
Matt, Brooklyn, Taylor and Shari

Claire loves Brooklyn, who is so beautiful, inside and out.

Great friends!

We had a wonderful time on this trip. It was very relaxing and fun. Claire had a fabulous first birthday!

Tulsa Trip

Steve had to go to St. Louis, MO this past week for work. Claire and I were originally planning to go with him so that we could take Claire to the zoo. But on Monday, Claire's Aunt Shannon called me with some big news that changed our plans. So Claire and I booked a seat on a plane to Tulsa instead.

Watching Veggie Tales with Analise at MiMi's house (Analise's doll is named Baby Claire.)

The big news that changed our plans and our lives forever - Alexandra Brooke - Isn't she just gorgeous?!

The new and improved McComber family - Adam, Analise, Allie and Shannon

Adam and his girls, Analise and Allie

It was love at first sight! She was a wonderful surprise! We love you, Allie! And Analise is a wonderful big sister. She's so sweet and helpful.

While in Tulsa, I discovered first-hand how MiMi and PopPop spoil their girls! MiMi gave Claire an ice cream cone to eat at 9:30 a.m. And allowed her to eat it in the living room without a high chair or bib. Claire LOVED it!

I love the look she gave me when I walked in. She looks guilty, doesn't she? Too funny!

Claire is telling MiMi just how wonderful she thinks this whole thing is.

These things are so good!

the aftermath

We had a wonderful time in Tulsa and couldn't be more excited about our new niece and cousin. Welcome to the family, Allie! We love you!!!

Day 29

Today's gift is a book entitled Under the Sea. It has pictures of all of the animals we saw at Sea World yesterday.

Day 28 - Sea World!

Day 28 was a "two gift" day. Claire received the outfit she's wearing in the pictures below and got to spend the day with Mommy and Daddy at Sea World San Antonio! It was hot but SO much fun!

Entering the park

First stop - Dolphin Cove

Claire was totally fascinated with these little guys.

In love with Sea World already

Next we headed over to the coral reef. You'll notice we arrived at feeding time. There's a diver in the reef feeding the fish.

Daddy and Claire

Loving the fish

After catching a show and walking around, we were hot. We stopped at Shamu's Happy Harbour to cool off.

We had great seats at Shamu's show, Believe. Here's Claire waiting for the show to start.

She was totally captivated and entertained.

Claire was loving these guys until...

she got splashed. We were completely SOAKED! And Claire was shocked and a bit bothered.

She quickly recovered, and we had this family picture taken. Steve and I have been to Sea World many times, and we've been sprinkled and splashed but never soaked. We got hit with a wave of cold, very salty water from the tale of a killer whale four times in a row. It was great! So refreshing!

Our last show of the day was Azul. It's a great show! Here's Claire and Daddy with one of the cast members.

We had a wonderful day at Sea World! So much fun, in fact, that we are now proud owners of season passes!!! Steve, Claire and I can't wait to go again. Anyone want to join us?!