Claire's Cowgirl Birthday

While her first choice was a "Frozen" birthday party, we convinced her to do something different than other kids her age, and this was an awesome choice! She loves the Disney Jr. show "Callie's Wild West" so the inspiration started with her insisting on cowboy boots for her fall shoes. We had the party at a stable in Carmel, and the kids had an absolute blast. They groomed horses, painted a picture frame, and each got a mini riding lesson. They were all so brave for being five and under, and Claire was beaming from ear-to-ear the entire day. We couldn't love her more...our incredibly smart, sensitive, careful, perfection-seeking and quick thinking Claire Elizabeth!

Crazy days of Summer {2014}

It's safe to say we've had a crazy-fun summer! Between OBX family vacations, lake weekends, hundreds of playdates, and joining a pool, we've kept ourselves exhaustingly occupied. Our kids do best when we're busy, so I suppose summer is the season for us. Claire is becoming a great little swimmer and Paige is a busy-bee....well-known for running from mommy, constantly! While her sister always sticks close to mom, Paige is our go-getter. We try to embrace these crazy times, because as we all know, they will all too soon be gone. I try to remember that as I'm chasing my toddler down the sidewalk, along the pool deck, through the house and around the grocery store, all while Claire is begging me to  "watch, watch, WATCH!!" that someday, I'm going to miss these crazy summer days.

 

Spring happenings...

It has seemed to be a jam-packed spring for us, between weddings, birthday parties, poncho-making and neighborhood get-togethers, we've made some precious memories and are gearing up for lake season! Easter was wonderful with a Woodfield egg-hunt and a trip to great-grandma Sally's house, and then April brought the celebration of our favorite nephew, Graham Lee. Happy first birthday to the sweetest and feistiest one-year-old around!