Claire was a little showstopper at the wedding of her Uncle Ryan to Aunt Missy. Here is a great picture of her enjoying the view from the wagon with her friend Claudia. If you look really close you can also see Claire Bear, her build a bear gift from her new Aunt Missy. More people spoil Claire I swear.
The beautiful couple. We are so happy for Ryan and Missy. They really do make such a great pair. Missy is a wonderful addition to our family. Congratulations guys, we love you!!
Ryan and Missy's wedding was absolutely wonderful. Such a beautiful ceremony. Missy looked stunning and Ryan was so happy. It was a great celebration!
One of the highlights of our trip was Claire getting to meet her Great Aunt Ethel. Claire loved the stuffed yellow duck she was given, and she liked all the interesting things at Aunt Ethel's house, like this coaster.
Claire was a handful that day, there was so much to discover, she really couldn't stand to be in anyone's lap for more than 30 seconds!
Aunt Ethel had some great toys! Claire was partial to her measuring cups. I think a set of those will be going on the Christmas wish list.
We had a great time hanging out at the hotel before the wedding. This is Claire's special mobile for getting down the aisle. Papa made the wooden frame that fit over the old red wagon and Mimi's cousin, Mary painted it. As you can see, Claire thinks its pretty special.
Claire took her first plane flight (not including the pink plane, see below). We flew to Michigan for Uncle Ryan and Aunt Missy's wedding. Claire did great! We were glad that the longest leg was only an hour. Claire thoroughly read the safety brochure.
Uncle Ryan's flight from Denver was late to Milwaukee, so we ended up meeting at the airport there and flying together to Grand Rapids. Claire takes about 15 seconds to warm up to her Uncle Ryan. They are great friends!
By far, Claire's coolest Birthday present came from her awesome "uncle" Gerald. The pink fantasy flyer is just amazing. The propeller spins when its pedaled. Claire doesn't have the coordination and long legs to do that quite yet, but she absolutely loves her little airplane. Thank you thank you thank you Gerald and Wayne!!
The last swinging excursion without a snowsuit? Check out Mom's latest knitting project- the jester hat. Claire no longer likes to keep it on her head. Sometimes she pulls it off, sometimes she pulls it over here eyes and zones out in the car and sometimes she pulls it over her eyes and screams and cries like someone turned the lights out and she doesn't know how to turn them on!
A Halloween visit to Mimi and Papa's. A witch and a penguin, what a natural combination...
