Summertime!

Someone gave us a feed sack full of sweet corn-70 ears! Needless to say this morning was filled with shucking, boiling, and freezing corn. Clara enjoys corn on the cob and sat in her chair and ate an entire ear while I was working. I love the summer and all the fresh fruits and veggies. The other night we had BLT sandwiches, corn on the cob, watermelon, and margaritas--it doesn't get any more summer than that! (Yes that is the color of our countertops, AS SOON AS we sell our house in Liberty we are updating this kitchen!)

Clara's New Tricks

Clara is in imitation mode and learning new tricks every day.

Signs for more, milk, nakee/bath time, all done, and book. She still loves panting like a dog.

Can say:
banana-nana
outside-ou
up-uh
all done-ah

When asked how big is Clara she replies by raising her hands way above her head.

Loves to blow kisses and wave bye.

Learning how to crawl back down the stairs after she gets up.

Loves to shut doors.

She loves to swing her arms and clap while she is walking. I really need to get this on video b/c it is so darn cute!

Spins around in circles.

After taking a drink she says 'aahh.'

Loves to smell flowers and say 'mmmm.'

The Past Month

This summer has flown by! Here are a few things we've been doing.

Lots of play dates with Holden. Slayton joined us this day.



Showing off my 'oohh' expression and my first skinned knee.



Hanging out at grandma and grandpa's pool.

Having fun playing with my cousin Callie.

Clara loves to sit and play like this, I just think it is cute.

Finding a new way to push my shopping cart.

Funny face.

Happy Father's Day

Eric has been teaching summer school this month so we could buy a Jeep. He's had his eye on this one since January. We're looking forward to lots of fun in the sun on country roads. CJ enjoys the wind in her hair.

Happy Father's Day Eric!

A few updates

Clara had her 1 year appointment this week and weighed 20 lbs and was 28 1/4 inches tall. She is walking everywhere and loves to imitate us. She is able to sign for milk, more, and all done. She is crazy about dogs. Any picture, sound, or animal that looks like a dog gets a panting noise from Clara. We are having so much fun this summer hanging out.

Most of you know already but we are moving this summer. Eric and I both took jobs close to Brookfield, and all the grandparents! Eric is going to teach 6th grade Language Arts and coach football and track at Macon. I am going to teach Yearbook, Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, and few other classes at Linn County Schools. We are very excited, but also getting worn out cleaning and packing our house.

Playing

Holden and Clara enjoying an evening stroll in CJ's wagon.
A funny picture from Clara's birthday I just had to post. :-)

Having fun playing at the mall play place.

Playing peek-a-boo.

Clara's First Birthday!

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We were in Brookfield for almost a week so Eric could help Dad plant and for Clara's birthday party. Clara got a wagon for her birthday and while we were home she and I climbed to the top of grandpa's new grain bin. The last picture of Clara is from our camping trip with the Wilkins'. While it was raining Clara liked sticking her hand out of the tent to feel the rain.