Birthday Collage

We had a wonderful celebration on Sunday for Clara's birthday. She received so many thoughtful and generous gifts. She loved playing with her balloons that Daddy and Grandpop picked out. She blew out the candle on her princess cake all on her own! Taking formal portraits with a curious 2 year old proved to be a little more difficult than we anticipated, but we got a nice peek-a-boo shot of her in her "Sweeter than Chocolate" outfit.

Happy 2nd Birthday Clara!

Clara has grown tremendously over the last two years, but particularly in the last six months as her speech has improved. She has such personality, an incredible intellect, and right now we are enjoying every minute with her. We love to go star gazing in her room at night thanks to the ladybug star maker; evening walks to find the moon and stars; moments of fun with tea parties, house parties, puzzles, coloring, books, elephant game time, and silly marches around the room. She loves to "talk flowers", is very much into being a big girl, sits wonderfully at restaurants, pretends to shop at target and go to Starbucks. She wants to read to us at night, but she still wants a suggle and for mommy to sing "Manger Song" and "Twinkle Stars."

What a gift she is!

More Birthday Pictures

Mmmm.... Cake

Our Family

Tasty Treats

The Birthday Girl

Clara is ONE!

Sorry it has been so long since we've posted. We've been busy moving in, painting and decorating our new house. We met our deadline and were ready to host friends and family for her birthday party on Sunday. Clara was all smiles and was very busy playing and interacting with everyone. She didn't really dig into the cake as most one year olds do, but she did enjoy the frosting. Special thanks to Sarah for teaching mommy how to decorate the cake and lending her tools. Thanks to everyone who made it out! We feel very blessed to have so many wonderful people in our lives!

lunch time

Pink daisy cake

Opening presents

Neat and Tidy Cottage from Grandmom and Grandpop