Claire and Heather at the Park

Heather and Jenn our old neighbors in Lincoln were in the area so we met at a park so the girls could play. They are great friends and growing up so much. We miss our great friends in Lincoln!

Chimney Rock Video

Chimney Rock again

Becky, Sarah and Janis came for a visit earlier this month. We took a short trip to Chimney Rock about 30 miles from Scottsbluff. Claire and I went once before but this time she got to hike to the base of the rock and have a picnic lunch. Everytime we drive by Scottsbluff she says "Look Mama its Chimney Rock!" Here are some photos.

Singing ABC's

Happy Birthday

We have a lot of birthdays in July....Claire's Grandma, Aunt Angie and Aunt Sarah.

Happy Birthday!

Family Stuff...

My parents had lots of company at their house over the last few weeks, my grandparents from Florida, my Aunt Rhonda, my cousin Amanda and her husband Eric and daughter Kenadie. My mom's step-brother Doug and his family from New York, and my mom's step-sister Donna also from Florida. We also had a BBQ with all the rest of my mom's side of the family, some from out of town, others not. It was so much fun seeing everyone. Claire made lots of new friends.

Here are some photos:

Kenadie and Claire (Eric is the horse)

Claire, Savanna and Kenadie

Claire in Estes Park

4th of July

More Birthday Pictures

When we went with Katie and Alex to get their photos done, the photographer did a couple photos of Claire in her birthday outfit (thanks Eric and Kelly), we didn't really order any except some wallets since we had just done her 18 month photos. Anyways I wanted to share them with you and if you really want one printed we can do that just let me know.

Claire turns 2

We had Claire's second birthday at my parents house this year, they have the best yard and the day was perfect. Claire had so much fun and had been preparing for the big day by singing Happy Birthday and blowing out a flame from a grill lighter we had. She did a really good job blowing out her candles. Her party was a Curious George theme, her favorite cartoon.

Claire is growing so fast, she can count to 10 and doesn't leave out 4 and 5, she says her alphabet all the way through. She sings Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Little Star, Rock A Bye Baby and Jesus Loves Me all by herself. Her newest phrase is "Don't touch me" and "Don't look at me" also "But Why? when asked to do something she doesn't want to do, or she acts like she doesn't understand by saying "Huh?". Claire's favorite music group is Bon Jovi, also a favorite of Grandma and Grandpa Hein. Claire is a very passionate child, who loves everyone she meets. Claire loves babies so she will be a great big sister, we can't wait to complete our family. We love her so much and thank God for her everyday.

Thank you everyone who attended her party, your presence means the world to us as we are so thankful to have such wonderful friends and family who love our child so much!

Katie, Alex and Claire

Claire's cousins Katie and Alex are here for a couple weeks and we got to go have some photos done. Claire loves her older cousins so much!

Becky Returns Home

Claire's Aunt Becky arrived safe from Sudan in May and we were able to surprise her at the airport and spend some time with her. We are so glad she made it home safely. Here are some photos.

Hein's Greenhouse

Claire got to spend some time at my Aunt and Uncle's Greenhouse in Torrington, WY, they were having their Cinco De Mayo open house, so my parents were there too. She had so much fun and got to help Aunt Sara plant some flowers that we took home.

Claire's New Phrases

Claire has been talking up a storm, I must say I am pretty impressed with her vocabulary. Here are some funny phrases:

Bless you Mama/Dada (after we cough or sneeze)
What's that noise...Mama?
More milk... Mama... please.
Oh My Gosh!
What happened to our beautiful day, Bamma?
It's all right, it's all right, have a nice day
ABCD...EFG...LMNOP...XYZ this is the new alphabet
1,2,3,4,6,8,10
Where did Papa go?

These are just a few that I can think of she is talking so good, you would be amazed!

Claire and Heather Reunion

Heather and Jenn came to visit us in April, I know it's been a long time since I have updated Claire's site. I have been super sick with this pregnancy. Anyways that had such a good time together. They will truly be friends forever. Thanks for coming to see us guys!

Guess What?

Family Photo

Here is a family photo from my birthday celebration.

Bye Bye Aunt Becky

Claire's Aunt Becky is off to Africa till May so we got to go to Nebraska and see her before she left. Matt's Aunt Diane, Cousin Renee her kids and Zach came too.

Here is a photo of Claire, Sarah, Becky and Matt listening to a book on tape they used to listen to when they were little.

Reading with Grandma, Jayden and Zach...



Playing in the snow with Taylor.