Happy 1st Birthday, Clara!

It seems like our sweet Clara was just the size she was in these first couple of pictures. Of course it's so hard to believe she is one already. Clara has been the perfect addition to our family and a complete joy to us. Happy Birthday, Clara Rae!

I thought I was excited about Clara's arrival...my excitement was unmatched to Brynn's! She is a great big sister.

She seemed much improved today with her rash mostly subsided. I think her ears are still bothering though, unfortunately. But, I am so thankful she is still able to sleep well. Clara spent her birthday playing with her new toys and napping. It was a good day!

Reading 'Brown Bear' to herself.

I know I posted this on yesterday's post as well, but thought I would add it again here, with some extra tidbits on the birthday girl.

The sign says below that she doesn't have any teeth, but Grandma spied a white spot where it looks as though one is finally poking through. So, we'll see when it actually comes all the way in here.
She likes to use her pointer finger and proudly presents it to show she is now one year old! With that finger she loves to push buttons...literal buttons. :-) She is pretty proud of herself that she knows how to turn on her space heater in her bedroom by pushing the button.
She doesn't say any discernible words yet, but babbles a lot.

In other news, Grandpa Kim helped Brynn capture a cricket which is currently housed in this bug catcher. Meet Jimmy the Cricket.

Comments

Cindy B said…

Happy 1st birthday, Clara!! Big hugs and kisses!

August 3, 2015 at 6:14 AM

carrington said…

Such a sweetheart - already one year old! Love how Brynnie is such a doting sis.
Love you all!

August 3, 2015 at 10:48 PM

Amanda Lamm said…

I'll never be able to believe how small she/they started out! Cute!

August 4, 2015 at 2:11 PM

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