on life and love

our little family is expanding, and its been amazing to watch the love here grow. despite my crazy pregnant hormones raging, claire's toddler-ness sometimes getting the better of me, and not getting to see joe much while he's busy finishing up school and working like a mad man, we have a pretty good time.

goggles. she loves 'em

the munchkin keeps us laughing, naturally. how could she not? beyond that though, i LOVE watching the learning process. seeing her become a little mommy to her dolly and feed her, tuck her in, and make me give her just as many kissies good night. i love watching her grab the broom and attempt to sweep, and her love/hate relationship with the vacuum as she tries to figure it out.

time with daddy. winking and displaying her chubby chin

i'm slightly obsessed with watching claire interact with her daddy. i could sit and watch them all day- and while these moments are currently limited i soak it in. she adores him, and asks for him from the moment she wakes up.

like i said, she loves 'em

from the day bub-a-chub was born joe and i have frequently looked at each other and laughed because we actually have a child, and more recently laughed because she's already so big and we have another one coming. how incredible is it that we've been entrusted with these precious spirits! its a lot to think about, but really such a pleasure. and when people look at me funny because i want a lot of kids, i look at them funny because why not do something i have always dreamed of doing?

showing off her muscles- being shy, but she loves showing off those muscles.

speaking of more- i am so stoked that i get to see the growing process again. i'm sure i missed a lot this first time. i do hope, however, that he takes his time. claire walking so early seemed to make her grow up faster than it should have. maybe he'll be too chubby to support himself? maybe?

ranch stache. or 'dip'- she LOVES to dip anything into everything.

oh and funny story from tonight- related to the above photo. because she loves to dip it gets all over her hands. she was dipping chips in her salsa tonight and accidentally brushed her eye with messy hands. ohhhhh there was screaming! i felt bad but she got over it pretty quick when we wiped it out. silly babe. lesson learned hopefully!

a few random thoughts for tonight. i got lots and lots- and now that we have internet again i'll share some more. later. now off to bed!