Claire is 22 months old!!!

The Claire heard about this thing called "the circus" and demanded the humans take her there. Claire hasn't stopped talking about it! 

She was so into everything that was happening, she wouldn't even pose for a picture.  The Daddy and Claire decided to recapture the magic by making their own circus! 

BRING IN THE CLOWNS!!!!!

"Clown Nose!" is now one of her favorite sayings

Every good clown 'nose' how to juggle...see what I did there?  Nose - knows...oh never mind.

Claire has watched her mommy make a grocery list on the chalkboard one too many times it seems.

Hey Baby, don't let Brownie throw you!

Claire recaps the events of the day with Robert.

She's always willing to listen to other people's problems.

Claire beats the heat by licking an ice cube.

April 2011 trip to the Dallas Zoo

Well, it's over. I cannot continue my relationship with the Claire. She decided to disobey my orders and go with the humans to the zoo. The ZOO! Can you believe that? Do you know what they have at the zoo? Animals, many that were once wild and free like myself, caged up for people's amusement. Out of control Claire, out of control. Anyway, even though this was against my wishes, I've decided to publish the picture so everyone can see the atrocities committed by the little one.

Ok, I have to admit, she looks very curious and very cute in this picture.

She told me they went to a bird show. I like birds too, so I guess this wasn't too bad.

That's a happy baby. Maybe I'm wrong about the zoo.

That's a goat. She told me she called it a meow.

The humans certainly look pleased with themselves.

She spies something in the window....

Another one she called a meow. Looks like a 3rd cousin I have on my mother's side.

That's a penguin...who she also called a meow. Did she miss me?

So tired, so cute. I can't stay mad at her. After all, she was thinking about me all day long.

What has Claire been up to?

Claire really enjoyed celebrating Hanukkah.

The Claire let the humans cut her bangs.

Claire is very excited about her new red wagon. She has promised to take me for a ride when it's not so cold outside.

The Claire enjoying the fresh air in her new wagon.

We allowed the humans to groom the Claire. Let's be honest, you know there's no way I'm letting them put my hair in pigtails like that.

The humans good friends getting married. Congrats Brad and Jeana Foxman!

The humans dressed Claire up as a 'flower girl'. But, I don't see any flowers - do you?

Almost 1 year old...let the partying begin!

Good evening internetters,

The humans have been meticulously preparing the Claire for the first anniversary of her arrival into my world. Several practice birthdays have come and gone. Eric and Sharon told me they weren't going to be able to make it to the party, but wanted to sing a pre-happy birthday song anyway. Mother's birthday was October 4th and Father's was the 12th, so Claire helped blow out the candles.

The Claire is anxiously awaiting this milestone.
She also loves playing with her cousin.
NAKED BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Things Claire loves

Helping Daddy around the house (don't worry this doesn't happen much)

Making friends with the enemy ("dog")
Loving on The Great One

Reading

Deep conversations

Visitors from overseas

Feeding myself

Fake family portraits
Captaining the ship, ahoy!

Most of all, Claire loves the hummus

What? I thought all Jews ate hummus

Family and Friend Time!

Claire knows that I am not a fan of children, especially crazy ones like her cousins and her BFF Darby. Luckily, Claire did most of her 'family and friend time' outside of the home....I finally got some peace and quiet.

Claire having a ball with her cousin Beatrice and Ben

Claire getting in trouble with her cousin Henry and Ben

Claire is in love with her cousin Ben

Claire at her cousin Rhegan's choir concert

Claire with her sweet cousin Allie (she taught Claire how to stick out her tongue!)

Claire and Darby can barely contain themselves

Claire and Darby making a big splash during their first swim!

I am so jealous that Claire gets to wear a bikini...just kidding-- G-d forbid I get my fur wet