Holding Upper Body Up

Today while Claire was on her belly she held her upper body up. She only did for a few seconds but she did it twice! She is on her way to crawling!!!

Foods she has now tried

Apples: did not like them at first, loves them now, especially in rice
Rice: liked at first but now she is fussy unless we put a fruit in them
Sweet Potatoes: loves them
Carrots: loves them
Bananas: hot and cold with them
Squash: likes them
Pears: loves, loves them
Green Beans: not sure about them yet
Peaches: LOVES them

We still have peas, prunes!!

Bouncin' Bouncing"

Claire has learned that her exersaucer bounces! She is so cute and loves jumping up and down. She also loves bouncing in the swing that hangs from the door frame. Tara let us borrow it and Claire loves jumping in it. I think she is getting her legs in shape for walking and running!

Another Illness

Claire felt rough all weekend. We brought her to daycare Monday and her teacher, Laura, called around 2:00 saying she thought Claire felt bad. I had taken Claire to the Dr on Friday due to a cough and runny nose but was told it had to run its course. I made another appointment to see a Dr after getting her from daycare. When I got her there she was in pain. She passed out a little, threw up a few times and was inconsolable. After giving her Tylenol and letting her sleep awhile the Dr was able to determine that she had sinus issues, a fever and an ear infection. The Dr said she originally thought Claire was "critical" but when we left she felt Claire's fever was the cause of the pain and screaming. We were given antibiotics, again.

Claire slept with me all night on my chest. I did not get a lot of sleep but I think she was comforted because she got some sleep.

Sleeping in her own Room

Claire started sleeping in her own room in her crib. So far she is doing great. To Sam's dismay we have moved into the guest room next to Claire's room to be next to her. Yes, I know, our house is not that big, but it makes be feel better to be closer.

Little Charlie

Claire met Charlie Herndon today. Charlie was adopted from Russia by Rob and Angela Herndon. He is so adorable. They played together the afternoon. Charlie was most impressed with the ball popper! I think he could have played with that for hours!!

First Christmas!

Claire spent her first Christmas in Johnson City. We stayed with Mamaw and Papaw. During the trip she say Tiff, Wes, Tara, Matt, Taylor, Andrew, Mamaw, Papaw, Nanny, Great Papaw, Dewey, Scharee, Daniel, Betty, Kaitlyn, Cameron, Anthony, David, Jan, Tim, Daniel, Natalie, Mike Lewis, Kelly Lewis, Isabella Lewis, Rob Parks and Family.

For Christmas Claire got a crib Aquarium, ball popper, first purse, first mirror, dolls, stuffed animals, money, lots of beautiful clothes, charm bracelet and charms, books, learning caterpillar, balls, first earrings, etc. She really loves all her new toys!

Claire was able to spend more time with Taylor and Taylor held her and kissed her on this visit.

It was a great first Christmas and we can't wait until next year!