Spaghetti Face

Now that Mommy is home from work for the summer, we're willing to be a little more adventurous with lunch. Clara has always likes pasta pick-ups, and I have even dipped them in sauce for her. But nothing compared to the thrill and fun of dipping the pasta herself. I must say, she ate less pasta and licked her saucy fingers till all of the sauce was gone. Needless to say, we had a lovely bath afterwards.

Visit to Georgetown

Our good friends Liz and Jacques invited us over to their "new" place in Georgetown for a lovely Sunday brunch. Aunt Jen and Liz's brother were there to join in the fun. Clara, of course, loved playing by the window and reorganizing Liz and Jacques' closet. She even tried on a pair of Jacques shoes.

Peek-a-boo!

Please hold while I take this call.

Ready for a run

Fun with Aunt Jen

Aunt Jen came for a very nice and relaxing weekend visit. Saturday we hung around the house, then went to Westminster for International Day, and ended with a very nice evening stroll over to the honeysuckle bushes.

"Hey, Aunt Jen...

we have to walk this way."

Sweet honeysuckle

and giggles!

Sunshine's Evening Stroll

Clara loves pushing things and likes to try and push the big stroller, so we took the hint and bought her a stroller to use for her dolls and animals. Sunshine Bear was the inaugural passenger, and there was a tantrum when it was time to go in for bed.

Pointing out the birds and airplanes

Making sure he's comfortable and sitting down

Taking her job very seriously

Good night!

First Swim of the Season

Happy Memorial Day! After a productive weekend spent home, we took a break to go to the pool. Clara loved it! She went under water many times without tears or any fussing. She loved the baby pool and even tolerated the other children dumping water on her head. We're looking forward to many more trips to the pool!

Ready to go!

Getting ready to put her face in!

Splash, splash!

See you at the pool!

Getting Ready for a First Cousin!

On May 17, we celebrated the upcoming arrival of Humberto Tomas Reboredo. It was also Uncle John's last weekend home on his post-deployment leave. Our good friend Jane hosted the shower, and we were so fortunate to have Grandma Larson, Nancy, and Kristina there to join us. After the shower, we all returned to the house for a fabulous BBQ dinner - the men had to have something to do while we were gone!

My Aunt Nancy, Clara, and my cousin Kristina

With my baby

Aunt Annie keeps her entertained

Great Grandma Larson, Anne, and Grandma

Clara and Grandma

Balloon Fun

A great visit with Uncle John

Clara's Godfather, Uncle John, was home visiting for 4 weeks after his first deployment to Iraq. They had not seen each other since July 2007 when she was four months old. She heard his voice many times during phone calls home, and I guess that did the trick. From the moment they saw each other again there was an instant and strong connection. He made her laugh constantly and entertained her non-stop. He and his fiance Jessie were extremely generous with their time and babysat for Clara often.

Hand in Hand for an after dinner walk

Pals

Getting ready to slide!

Uncle John is there to catch her

Riding the big eyed duck

John and Jessie
Thanks for a great visit! See you at the wedding in December!