new dress/nursery

This is Claire's new birthday dress that she got from Grandma Hamblin. (ignore the big goose egg on her forehead). Claire attended all two hours of nursery by herself today and loved it! We are so proud of her for being a big girl.

Sean smiling for Dad

Party

Opening presents with Grandma and Grandpa Hamblin the night before.

Claire and her pink birthday balloons.

Lounging on her birthday slide.

Claire caught on to opening presents very quickly.
She got color magic wonder markers with a Nemo coloring book.

Mark's amazing homemade chocolate cake. Everyone needs to try this.

Blowing out her candle with Dad. We sang Happy Birthday several times and she blew out the candle twice.

Claire's second birthday!

It's Claire's second birthday today. She showers our lives with sunshine. Claire is a happy girl. She loves to play, sing, and dance. Claire loves to be helpful. She loves her little brother and cuddling with her daddy. She enjoys playing outside and going to nursery. I am proud of Claire for the sweet, kind little girl that she has become. She tries hard to share with other kids and has transitioned well into life with a sibling. I am so happy that I get to be Claire's Mommy "Annie". Here is a summary of two years of Claire.

Four weeks old

Claire's blessing day July 1, 2007

Six month photo shoot. This is Mark's favorite time with baby Claire. She was smiling for him in this picture.

Claire's 1st birthday party

A crazy 18 month old.

A sweet, fun, wonderful 2 year old!

Sean is four months old today.

14.1 pounds
23 3/4 inches
50% for height and weight
Adding Sean to our family was the best decision we ever made.

Happy Mommy Day!

It doesn't get much better than this!

Happy Birthday Mark!

Claire liked to help open presents

Sean taking a morning birthday nap

Pizza party at the Hamblins