Aunt Charli played the fiddle for Claire, she loves music.  It was an especially nice rendition of Happy Birthday.

Pic of the birthday girls.

We all made a trip to Iowa on 10/17 late.  We stayed at Aunt Monica and Uncle Rich's house where Claire played with Daisy the dog (loves her) and everyone came over to their house to celebrate Monica's thirtysomething birthday, and Claire's pending birthday.  Here are some of the great pics and moments. 

Hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa Iles, and Madisen ( on the left) who is John and Jessica's daughter and has some beautiful eyes!  (which of course pictures never do justice)

Thanks for hosting the troops Monica and Rich!

Here is a shot of Claire meeting Pat the horse.  Claire thinks that the whinny noise he makes is neat.  She is also confused that the horse is making noises Dad usually takes care of creating.  I think I do an exceptionally great horse sound that she appreciates.  He didn't snot on her head too much, and she thought his muzzle was soft.