Busy, Busy, Bithday Weekend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today is Claire's 4th birthday.  We had a party yesterday with alot of her cousins and friends.  Today we went to the zoo and played in her new "Flower Power" sprinkler.  We all had a great weekend (as evidenced by the fact that as I write this, she's passed out on the couch).  Can't believe she's four - I have no idea where this time is going.

Ballet Recital

 

 

 

Claire had her ballet recital this past weekend.  She loved dressing up and performing her "Teddy Bear Ballet".  The highlight of the show for us was when she kept waving to us and searching the audience for more of her adoring fans.

Easter (Better Late Than Never)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a busy Easter filled with egg hunts and family.  Claire had a blast and for once the weather cooperated a little bit.  At least we didn't have to wear winter coats over Easter dresses.

Last (Gasp) Day of School 2012

 

 

 

(Added for Comparison - She looks alot older now)

Claire's last day of school was this week.  She had a great year - and made alot of progress from September when she cried when we left her to now.  According to her end of year report card, "Claire is an efficient worker... and a joy to have in class."  Here's hoping "efficient worker" doesn't mean "races through her school work". 

More Christmas

 

 

 

Here's a few more from Christmas.  Claire was super excited for Christmas this year.  She insisted on putting out cookies and water for Santa ("Water is better when you're thirsty, Mom") and putting them on the floor by the fireplace so he'd be sure to see them.  We all had alot of fun this year.

Christmas in School

 

 

 

So, I'm a little behind on my blogging.  I finally emptied the camera of pictures today and found some gems.

These are from Claire's Christmas ballet class and pre-school program from before Christmas.