random things I haven’t had a chance to write about:
Claire did, indeed, break her arm.It was the classic first grade story: falling out of a tree. Her handwriting has taken a turn for the worse:(It’s her right arm that’s…
new favorite artwork
This is how I was greeted when Claire came home from school yesterday:You see, it was the 100th day of school, and that is means for a BIG celebration in…
parties 1, 2 & 3
Party #1:As I mentioned before, Claire lucked out and got three “parties” to celebrate her big day this year. The first one was a friend party (it’s our “on” year…
Claire at age seven
Happy Birthday to my dear, sweet Claire Bear.(The chipped off blue fingernail polish and non-ironed shirt are pretty “authentic Claire.”)So is the huge, missing teeth smile…Seven reasons why I adore…
Claire’s notes
Claire’s been writing us a whole slew of notes lately. Santa gets some too:I love that last line.
Nanny McPhee and some items of business
Claire’s front tooth has been hanging by a thread for what seems like weeks. And that is tough for me because I love pulling those suckers out. I must admit…
while you were gone…
Dearest David, Here’s a little re-cap about life at home as you traipse around on the other side of the planet: We had our Primary Program at church. I wish…
a date to the hospital
This morning Claire and I went on a “date.” It was a super exciting date since it started at 5:30 a.m. and involved a surgery at the hospital.Yep, Claire had…
two models
I’m still trying to scrape off jelly beans off our porch from all the festivities yesterday, and I have a gazillion pictures to sort through, but here’s something I’ve been…