New Camera

I finally took the plunge and got the DSL our camera Christmas. I am so thankful that I did! Check out some of the casual photos I've captured the children in the past few weeks. Imagine if I could sit down and take the time and learn how to use the camera.

Big stuff

Clair seems to change daily. This afternoon I was out with Ellie and David sent me this beautiful picture of Clair in the sunshine. I love little curly hairs that seem to have appeared over the past 24 hours. I guess it's time for a little hair to sprout. She's so cute. And she's full of energy and busy bouncing all the time!

Picking up Grannie

Countdown has been on for grannies arrival. Maximillion both excited. The difference this time is it's the first time Max has  been actively counting down the days. He was so excited!

We picked Grannie up at the end of the day on Saturday. It was a long week for Max. By the time we got to the airport he could hardly contain himself.

David took Ellie and Max and I had Clair in the stroller. I think Clair was a little less impressed but just cute as a button buried under over toys. We found granny and everyone was thrilled. Max ran to Grannie and tripped and slid across the floor. Ellie got there first. But Grannie greeted them both lovingly. All was well when we got home! 

A wish

I received a magical tree at Christmas that group crystals overnight. It was very impressive all of us how quickly this tree grew. Afterschool she was talking with David and ask if the tree was magical enough to grant a wish. David told her she could give it a try. So she gave it a try by making a silent wish. She didn't tell David what it was. They return the tree to the shelf and Ellie stepped away and instantly started flapping her arms quickly up-and-down.  This action was followed quickly with a sigh of frustration and the comment, "oh man it didn't work." David said he knew exactly what she was doing and what she wished for - to fly. 

Baby years are Slipping away

Clair is showing determination in everything she does daily. There is a lot less willingness to sit around on my lap or snuggle or just be. She is always reaching, grabbing, and trying to learn through touch and feel of new things.  This is even true at that time. Where she used to always fall asleep and snuggle with me, this is happening much less frequently.

I enjoyed my snuggle moments last night when she fell asleep in my arms and I was able to just hold her. She is so sweet and warm and cuddly. These are the moments I live for. I love the warm, heavy, still yet full of life feeling of the baby snuggled in asleep on my lap.

I wish I can always rock my babies to sleep.