Claire has begun crawling this week. Army-style. It's a whole new level of independence. She can crawl after a toy or brother or Mom. However, she also can get herself stuck. Poor Claire, and Mom just thinks it's funny and pauses to take a picture. Needless to say, anything that she is getting into is being packed first.
I was trying to post a video (because action shots are so much fun), but it's not working so I'll try again later.

Spring Break Late Night Party

Andrew should be a party planner. For spring break he planned a Late Night Party. He made invitations and planned the activites, cleaned the house and set up the blankets. We had 11 kids and it actually was not as crazy at it could have been. We watched Enchanted (very cute movie) and ate lots of snacks! All the kids had a great time. I think this will be a fun memory for all of them.

Crazy Hair Day

It was crazy hair day at school so we spiked Andrew's hair.

THAT'S a SNOW Storm

Next time you want to complain about an Indiana snow storm, just think about what they get in Canada! This is at my Grandpa's house. That is my Uncle Dale by the snow bank. I wonder how long it takes for all of that to melt?!....

Bedtime Stories

Spring Dress

Look at how cute her little lips look. Andrew is a proud brother. They love dressing her up just as much as I do.

New Hair Cut

I chopped all my hair off! I went with the messy look. Can you tell I really want it to be spring?

Matching Mommy

I probably get this from my mom. She always made us matching dresses. So here is Claire and I in our matching outfits for you Mom. :0) Ok, I had fun too.

pre-crawler

She's getting ready to crawl. Uh-oh. I better baby proof the house!

Claire moments

She loves being on her belly lately. I think it's because she has a better view of what's going on.

This is the first time she sat on her own. Yes, it looks awkward I know. But she's doing it!

This is Ethan in that cute dragon costume that he wouldn't wear for Halloween because it was "fat." So I took out the stuffing and now he will wear it, sometimes. These two are good buddies. When we were all sick there was a strict "no touching Claire" policy. (it worked, she didn't get sick!!) And when we were all better Ethan and Claire were both just so giddy to be able to touch each other again.

Claire's first snow "experience." We really just stood there and watched Andrew play. He didn't want to be outside alone.

No Claire, you're not supposed to eat your toe jam! :0)