Extreme Condo Makeover

My parent's condo in Florida has been under reconstruction the last few months.  Their friends the Senkovich's totally managed the condo remodel.  They picked everything, including paint and furniture.  Today at 1:00 was the big reveal!  Very exciting.  Claire can't wait to visit and spend the night in her new room.  

See you in June, Grandma!

For those who are interested, I posted all the pictures on my Shutterfly share page.

Big Girl Baths

Claire has finally outgrown her infant bathtub. 

 She now enjoys her baths in the big tub.  

Full Disclosure

I realize most of my posts would lead you to believe that Claire is world's sweetest and cutest baby. :)  There are many instances of behavior, however, that is less than charming.  For example, the pictures below show Claire's latest trick of spitting out her food onto her hands and rubbing it all over highchair tray.  Not only less than charming, but quite disgusting...

OK, I guess she's still pretty cute.

StairMaster

Claire's new favorite pastime is climbing the stairs. 

(Under Mommy's supervision of course)...

Hey Mom, look at me!

Here I go...

Almost there... 

Hmm, now what?

Look, more stairs!

P.S.  Claire would like for me to point out her green apparel meant to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!  Hope you all had a happy one.  I didn't wear green and managed not to get pinched.  Claire, however, did bite me twice.  (Another new favorite pastime.)

Happy Birthday, Cousin Kaden!

Happy Birthday Cousin Kaden!

Do you remember that time we went to the beach and you sang me the Shamu song?

I hope we can do it again soon.

Love you,

Claire

Happy Easter, Kathleen!

You may be asking... Who is this Kathleen?

Well, I ordered Claire a way over-priced, personalized Easter basket for her first Easter from Pottery Barn Kids.  The basket came today and the liner was personalized with the name Kathleen.  I guess that means that some poor little Kathleen out there is wondering why her Easter basket is meant for Claire.  No worries, they are shipping us a new one today.  

So far, Claire doesn't get what all the excitement is about.  I can't wait to see her when the basket is filled!  Which begs the question,  what exactly do you put in a one-year-old's Easter basket?

Crocuses & Car Washes

Claire discovers some of the best things

 that come with Spring.

Just Like Mommy...

Claire is already a fan of bags!  She's admiring the versatility of mommy's L.L. Bean Boat and Tote bag.  I realize this is a bit of a random post.  But really, what's cuter than a baby in a bag?

A Visit with Grandma & Grandpa Sigler

Claire has been having a great time this weekend with her Grandma and Grandpa Sigler.  They visited to keep Claire while David and I headed to the VMI/Radford game and spent a wonderful night at the Hotel Roanoke to celebrate David's birthday.   She's started to really enjoy playing with her dolls.  She loves giving them lots of hugs and kisses.

Watch at 4:00 on...

Blogging From the Car

Claire wins the battle against both shoes and her hairbow on the way
to Daddy's birthday lunch.

There's NO CRYING in Baseball... Only Smiling and Playing!

Claire attends her first baseball game.

 Fully decked out in her baseball ensemble, she cheered on the Keydets with her BFF Ben.

Congrats VMI Baseball on their Victory!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Claire wants to wish her Daddy a Happy Birthday!  He's turning the BIG 3-0 today!  

Now he can no longer tease Mommy about being the "older woman."