It Snowed...

It snowed yesterday...

But at least it wasn't like this...

Birthday Festivities

Here are some pictures from Claire's birthday.

Family pic (we had to hold down her hands so we could get here to wear her birthday hat).

Cake was a big hit, well frosting more than cake.

Then things got a little out of control. This was right before Claire and half of the kitchen got a bath.

Claire taking in all the presents.

She got this wagon with blocks in it. It is one of her favorites.

On Saturday we had a party with some of Claire's "friends." It was a great excuse for a get together, and then we put all the kids to bed and the adults played games. Claire really enjoys other kids and is so excited watching them and laughing at what they do.

Claire had a great birthday and even celebrated by taking her first few little steps! Our little baby is growing up!

One Year!

I can't believe its Claire's birthday. I was reminiscing on the last year in pictures and decided to share a few with you.

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

January

Can't wait to see how much she changes in the next year. We just love this little girl so much and are so happy she joined our family.

Cyclorama and World of Coke

Last Saturday we went to the Cyclorama and World of Coke with my mom. It was fun to see some of the tourist attractions of Atlanta as we haven't seen too many yet.

The Cyclorama was really neat. It is a giant painting (the world's largest oil painting) that is connected all together in a big circle and there is a platform that spins around so you can see the whole painting. The painting depicts the Battle of Atlanta. It was very interesting and they also have other civil war artifacts on site.

Here is Claire trying to get her hand blown off by a cannon.

Claire and Ya Ya by the big train.

Unfortunately the weather was not too good on Saturday. It was very drizzly. After the Cyclorama, we drove over to World of Coke which is on the olympic plaza. It looked like it would have been a fun place on a nicer day, but it was freezing and raining and we weren't dressed all that warmly.

This is us at the soda fountain. Anybody want a coke?

Big Coke bottles.

The favorite part of the trip...tasting coke from all over the world. Favorites included Pineapple Fanta and some Japanese pina-colada mix. The least favorite was the infamous Beverly soda from Italy. Its made from the rind of a grapefruit, and if you can imagine what that might taste like as a soda, then times it by 5 and you have Beverly. The first sip isn't too bad, but watch out for the second.

We had a great time and can't wait to have more visitors so we have more excuses to go check out more stuff!

Claire's New Tricks

We recently removed Claire's obstacles that kept her pinned in the living room. Claire has really enjoyed her new found freedom and exploring all the nooks and crannies of the downstairs. She has also discovered the stairs, and Suzy has taught her to climb them.

Claire Stair Climbing from casey sullivan on Vimeo.

I guess it is time to get a gate for the stairs!