Matt, Susan & Claire

Modern, Eco-friendly bag over her head

On our way home from camping, we detoured into Carmel for lunch on the beach. Claire love the soft sand, making a "castle" on a vo...

Headed out this weekend for Claire's first "real" camping experience. First step was testing out her new sleeping bag (thanks,...

"Mommy, is this how we hold our horses?"

Pools and fishing filled most of the time!

We went for a family walk up to the tower for some fresh air. After she tired of her balance bike, Claire took the dog-ball-thrower to take ...

Trying on Matt's helmet - looks like she's getting ready to explore the moon.

"See you later, alligator, while while crocodile!" She'll send you off with "bye!" followed this alligator/cr...

My cousin Gwen ("Auntie Gwen" to Claire, Lauren, and Sarah) has adopted the Groundhog Day tradition from my great aunt Eno. Groun...

Insisting on capris, a T-shirt and flip flops despite the calendar and the cold rainy day.

Claire loves hanging out with Brian and Carly. One fine day this Fall, Claire and Brian sat down to put together a farmyard animals puzzle (...

We haven't had a kitchen for several weeks now (will share details when it's complete). Tired of microwaved meals and take out, we m...

Claire's interest in hair accessories and hairstyles has increased lately. Matt with his buzz cut is ineligible for bows, clips and pony...

Claire has her own take of what "happy" looks like. Matt took this video of her when I was in Minneapolis for Brett & Eileen...

We went trick or treating in our neighborhood, Midtown Terrace, for Claire's first time. The little ladybug/Ladybug Girl had fun and liv...

Claire preferred to help push the cart on this particular Target excursion.

Claire prepared herself for a Target outing by packing her backpack, buckling Monkey into the stroller and grabbing Geraldine (the green owl...

Claire had strong opinions about the cat food selection.