Claire is 1!

Once again, I must apologize for not updating the blog sooner. I left off at Christmas time last, so I must continue with the big event for our family in January. By that I mean Claire's 1st birthday! Yes, she is now a big one year old.

With this monumental event, one party just wouldn't do, so we had two. One the weekend before at our house, and one the weekend following in Fort Wayne. There was plenty of cake, food, and presents to go around. While she didn't go "crazy" for the cake, she didn't disappoint either.

Our house, too, is now full of toys from Christmas and her birthday. While this cluttered "chaos" may aggrevate Dan and I, Claire seems to enjoy spreading the toys out all over the floor, and seeing her laugh and smile makes it all worthwhile! Who needs a nice spotless house anyways?!?

Now as spring approaches, Claire loves being able to "escape" outside and watch the neighbor's dogs. She is also walking (when she feels like it) and saying a couple select words. (Her favorite is probably uh-oh!) Over spring break, she is going to stay with her Gammy for a couple of days while Dan and I escape for a couple of nights to Brown County. This will be the longest we have been apart. I'm not sure how we'll do with it. I guess we'll just have to wait and see!