Miscellaneous January

The new year started with a visit to Claire's friend Sydney. It was nice for them to catch up and talk about what they got for Christmas. Here are the happy dads with their girls.

Since we didn't put up a tree this year, I had Ross take our photo in front of theirs. I kept meaning to do this at one of our holiday gatherings, but it never seemed to work out. Thanks Ross and Amanda.

Claire is using her hands more and more. Most of the time they are in her mouth. Sometimes both at the same time, as you can see. She is really taking things in. Lately, she will look at something, reach for it and then put it in her mouth. Such a big girl.

She is still laughing, although I don't have a video yet. Here's a great smile after a bath.

Claire is also talking up a storm. She has new noises all the time and seems to like feeling her tongue while she talks.

We had dinner last night with our friends Chris and Cait. Chris's son Sam jumped in this photo at the last second. I think his expression is hilarious. He clearly knew what he was doing.