Funny Face

Clara has started making this funny grin lately. I don't know where she got it from but its really funny. She doesn't do a full smile and kinda pulls in her lips. She is so silly!

Clara Had A Little Lamb

Clara has a lamb that is almost her size and it is her best friend. She LOVES to wrestle with it and eat it's face. It is the funnest thing to watch her attack it. She could be quiet and content and as soon as you hand her this lamb she goes nuts. It is the cutest thing. I thought she was still too young to have a favorite toy.

Sometimes I love Texas

Today was such a magnificant day, yesterday too. I really am going to miss the cold because I know how quickly it turns to sizzling once it gets a little warmer but it can really be rather pleasant here. I guess Texas isn't so bad sometimes.

Macro

Well, I found a new feature on my camera that I didn't know it can do. I didn't know I could take macro pictures. Although thy aren't as nice as they would be if it were a macro lens, but they are still pretty good. We don't have much life around our house, the only thing I could find was this little daffodil. Robert, being all patriotic, put up the flag for presidents day and I thought it made a cool picture. And of course, I can't go a day without snapping a picture of Clara. This time just her cute, linted toes. They look like little peas in a pod.

Changing

I can't believe how much Clara has changed. She looks completely different than when she was just a month old. She is 6 months old and she just keeps getting more and more fun. I love her so much and I'm so glad I have her.

Love

Happy Valentine's Day to all our family and friends!!

Discover

Clara discovered her toes!! It is the cutest thing! She hasn't tried sticking them in her mouth yet but she likes to hold on to them.

6 Months

Clara will be 6 months this weekend! I can hardly believe how fast the time has flown by. She is the sweetest girl ever and just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter. It has been fun seeing her learn new things. I really love her and can't imagine my life without her.

Ready For Spring

I really got spoiled with the last few days being in the 70s, I really can't wait for spring. I would have to say spring is my favorite time of the year. I love the new flowers, the blue skies, and the smell of newness. I wish it could be spring all year round.... in a perfect world perhaps. For now, I'll enjoy the mildly cold weather because it wont last long and I'll be ready for winter again!! At least we aren't getting snow like New York, sorry Grandma!!!

Sick of being Sick

Our family hasn't been fairing well lately. We all have been sick and poor Robert has been sick for almost 2 weeks now. Robert and I both had strep throat (NO FUN!) but luckily Clara just had a cold or something. She is still trying to get over that. It has not been a fun recovery. Robert and I have also been doing a fun (HA) diet. Robert started out strong with me but slowly has fizzled out. I don't blame him, he really has nothing to lose!! Me on the other hand.... well, it has been really really hard but I have been successful and I hope I can keep it up. I have lost about 6 lbs in a month, not bad not bad. I do spoil myself every so often just to keep my sanity. I think the thing that has helped me the most is realizing that food is not everything, it is fuel and should be used for that 90% of the time with about 10% enjoyment on special occassions. I have been reading a good book called The No-Nonsense Guide to Diet, Exercise, & Disease Control. I would have to say it has almost changed my life. It makes so much sense and it really isn't that hard to change. If I can do it anyone can. I know it will always be a struggle for me because I have come to love food so much but I really want to be better not to just look better but to feel better and give Clara a good start to life.