Happy Birthday Big Girl!

Claire, we love you so very very much.  Thank you for all the joy you bring to every second of every day. 

A year old already!!

Ho Ho Ho

Took a little visit to Santa's Workshop this evening.  Claire really liked watching the elves wrap presents and visiting with Mrs. Claus.  She even got to sign her name to the "Naughty" or "Nice" list.  Guess which one she picked!?!?

But then.......Claire helped Santa sing some Christmas Carols, because she knows The Best Way To Spread Christmas Cheer is Singing Loud for All to Hear!

Video Update!!

It's time to face the facts people.  Claire is almost ONE.  1! 

We've been browsing our video collection, so in the holiday spirit of giving, this blog is dedicated to the numerous videos shot over the last several months.  Enjoy watching Claire grow up all over again! (And while in the holiday spirit, please don't forget to forgive Amy for her pathetic camera work.)

5-29-2011
Claire trying baby food for the first time.  You've probably already seen this, but it is still cute.  Notice the ABBA songs in the background (unfortunately we don't have any video of Claire doing her Dancing Queen routine...maybe someday!)

6-4-11

Claire laughing at her friend Devin.

6-4-11 again
Claire being cute and trying to roll over.  Will she make it?

7-16-11
Claire going crazy, swimming and splashing at Grandma and Grandpa Jackson's house.

7-22-11
Claire reacting to getting air blown in her face.

7-22-11 again
Claire giggling at Daddy being goofy off camera.

7-23-11

Claire looking at herself in a mirror.

7-24-11

Claire smiling, giggling, and being cute. Notice the old furniture in the background.

8-9-11

Claire has the giggles again.

10-24-11

Claire making it up the stairs for one of the first times.  She is awfully excited when she gets to the top.

10-26-11

Claire attempting to eat solid food and being cute.

12-3-11

Claire attempting to walk for one of the first times.  Notice the new furniture.

12-7-11

Claire making even more progess walking.  Notice she is missing a sock, that's how she rolls. 

 Gosh, what's next?  Pole vaulting?