First Steps

Claire took her first steps on Sunday night. I will update with pictures soon. (we have yet to be able to capture it on film)

Claire's First Halloween

We had a great time visiting family members for Claire's first Halloween. Enjoy the pictures!

An Overdue Post

What have we been up to?

I started back to work on October 5th. I am working at Support Solutions which is an agency that provides supported living for individuals with intellectual disabilities. I love my new job!

Before returning to work, Harry and I searched for a sitter. We were so lucky to have such an amazing sitter in Knoxville. She set the bar high which made it difficult to find someone here. I know we had many people praying for our family and God provided. One of my best friends that I grew up with is home preparing to go to nursing school so it worked out perfectly for her to watch Claire. Julia is great with her which gives me peace during my days at work.

On my first day back to work, Harry had to take Claire to the doctor. She had her first ear infection. She loved the antibiotic that she was given, but it hurt her tummy and also her little bottom. Her ear is healed, but we are still working on her bottom.

Last night after Wednesday night dinner, we headed to our church's Pumpkin Patch. Claire had a photo session with her Mimi and the Uran's. She looks like such a big girl in all of the pictures. I hope you enjoy them!

River fun, Tailgating, and Wedding

Here is the picture that I promised with Claire's first tooth. This past weekend I was in my cousin Beth's wedding. Since I was getting ready with the bridesmaids, Jason and Harry were in charge of getting Claire ready and they took this sweet picture. The wedding was lots of fun. Because of the massive amounts of rain we have received lately, they moved it to a rodeo arena at the last minute. It was beautiful! While the guests watched the couple pronounce their vows, they saw horses gazing in the background. The reception was held at the arena as well. The food was spectacular. My uncle Gary had grilled barbecue the night before and the grooms family brought authentic Korean food. After dinner, the couple danced the night away with their friends and family. Congrats Beth and Alex! We love you.

Here is Claire and Ali at Claire's first UT tailgate. We had a great time, but have decided to wait til next season to tailgate on campus again. I think the noise from the fans was a little much for her.

While in Knoxville, Claire went on her first boat ride. She loved it! She looked like a little marsh mellow puff in her life jacket swimsuit.

First Tooth

Yesterday, Claire's first tooth finally came in. It is the bottom right incisor. Once it pops up a little higher, I will post a picture.

St. Louis

Last Thursday we headed out for a trip with the Durbin crew to St. Louis. Of course we had to stop at Lamberts on the way to enjoy some thrown rolls and fried okra. (among other home cooked foods) Claire was a fantastic traveler/vacationer. Friday we saw the arch, went bowling, walked around downtown, and Claire experienced her first baseball game. She did great! She really enjoyed watching all the people, but was a bit scared by the loud cheering. At the 7th inning, she was ready to go, so Harry and I headed back to the hotel. On Saturday morning, Claire had another first...her first theme park, Six Flags. Mimi and Papa watched her while we enjoyed the water park and a few roller coasters. We headed back to the stadium to watch the Cardinals beat the Nationals again. Claire was a true fan dressed in her cute pink Cardinals gear.

Pulling up

On Friday Claire pulled up for the first time all by herself. She crawled over to the couch, pulled herself up, and then patted her hands on the couch and smiled. You could tell she was so proud of herself. She is also enjoying playing games like Ride a Little Pony and Peek A Boo. She had so much fun playing with GG today.

Claire has also started eating a new food for breakfast this past week, Yo Baby Yogurt. I have finally found a food she doesn't like. She spits out the apple flavor and makes a horrible face. Luckily, she really likes the blueberry. This week we will try the peach and pear flavors.

After having a conversation with a friend Friday night about how I wish Claire would start talking a little more, she surprised me on Saturday morning. She was a little chatter box and I think a smile stayed on my face all day. I am so happy I have been able to stay home with her these past few months to witness these huge milestones. (Month 7 has been huge!) She is so sweet and I couldn't imagine my life without my little cuddlebug.