First Food!

You tried baby cereal for the first time! Look at some of your awesome reactions!

Even when you're messy you're still a doll!

Don't Eat the Pictures...

Even though you don't really know what's going on - you have been exposed to some awesome museums in the last few weeks! We took you to the Church History Museum and visitor center and also to Hill Air Force Base with Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt and Aunt Andrea.

Hill Air Force Base Museum:

You're watching your cousins Allen and Abbey fly an airplane in the childrens section.

This was what Grandpa's old uniform looked like when he was in the army

College- Bound!

We have had the most interesting week! Claire, we all started school on Monday and we survived our first week of school. Mom and Dad got money to finish our college degrees and we assumed that now is the best time for us to finish this goal of ours. Dad is majoring in Math Education and I'm majoring in Early Childhood with a Minor in Nutrition Education. What that means for you is that you get to tag along. You come to campus with us everyday and get switched back and forth between the two of us. When Dad's in class you get to hang out with Mom, and when mom goes to class Dad takes good care of you. It's been a fun juggling act, and you have been handling it so well! So many people on campus stop to look at you and see how cute you are! We play all day long and go on lots of walks and you end up taking naps everywhere! Dad even takes you to an institute class - check out all the unique opportunities that you get to have!

Round Tones, Round Tones...

You have the cutest cry ever! When you get really upset because I missed a cue that you sent or wasn't able to fulfill said cue because of our location or timing, you get really upset and your cry turns into a French wail! You can already roll the back of your tongue and make a sound like a French speaker. "I mean business!" is what I hear when your cry changes. When you get old enough I'll have to show you the Saved By the Bell episode with the baby that Zack sneaks into French class- you totally sound just like that! :)

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

Claire! You learned how to roll over today! I couldn't believe it! We were having our floor time and tummy time when you flipped over. I turned you back onto your tummy and you flipped right over again. I knew that dad wouldn't believe me unless I got it on video. I ran for camera and when I came back you did it three more times in a row to show him your new skill! We went to the Hill Air Force Base Museum with Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt and Andrea and you rolled over for them too on cue. I can't believe how fast you're growing up!

Precious Moments

Claire, last night we had such a precious moment together. You hadn't felt good all day, and you've been congested with a little cold. I had a performance tonight for "They're Playing our Song," so Dad took care of you - which he does so well. He loves this Daddy-daughter time with you and wouldn't have it any other way. He held you and rocked you while you screamed because you were tired and you didn't feel good. When I got home you were out cold, and we thought that you were down for the night. About 20 minutes later, you woke up and started crying again. I held you and cuddled and sang you some Broadway show tunes. When I started singing, you calmed down and smiled and stared at my face. I can still picture your little grin at me as I sat in the rocking chair singing to you. You didn't seem to be tired at all, just content to listen to me sing to you. I sang, "Some things are Meant to Be", "If Only", "Part of your World", and you didn't cry once. After 5 minutes of cuddling and singing I swaddled you in a comfy blanket and laid you back in your crib. No more than 30 seconds later you were out cold without any crying and slept through the rest of the night. It was so special to me that I was able to comfort you and help you fall back asleep when you didn't feel good.
It's hard for me to do shows. I love performing, but I miss you terribly. I have lots of mommy guilt and feel like I'm doing a poor job whenever I have to leave, even though Daddy is excited to take over and spend time with you. Tonight was probably the first night where I felt like a great mom. You needed me and I was able to help you and be there for you. I love you so much Claire! You and Dad are the best things in my life!

Park Day!

Claire, mom and Dad has a blast taking you to the park for the first time and letting you ride on the swings!

You loved it!

This one is probably my favorite: