Bedroom Hijinks...Nudity...and Blindfolds...

So lately our baby has decided to have some fun when she is supposed to be sleeping...

A couple of nights ago we put her in pajamas like this:

Then wrapped her up and put her to bed like this:

But when we went to get her in the morning...

I was so confused - why would the baby be naked in her crib early in the morning? I picked up her blankie from the bottom of the crib and her jammies fell out. The only thing we can figure is that she kicked and squirmed her way out of them. Both Syd and Brynn managed to squirm till their jammies pinned their arms to their sides. - But nothing like this.
(Yes, the above pics were staged to show you what happened. Settle down.)

And then a few days later she decided to play ninja baby!

It didn't even seem to bother her that much. She was just hanging out blindfolded.

The Greatest Invention Ever

We pulled out the Bumbo for Claire (thanks for the loaner Becca & James), and I instantly fell in love with it. I wish they had these things when Brynn and Syd were babies. How cool is this little seat? Look at my tiny baby sitting up like a big girl. I put her on the kitchen counter and we chatted while I made dinner. Yay for the Bumbo!

Brynny is apparently in love with this little seat too. She is just lucky she could get out of it without some help! Good thing her bumbo is not so biggo.

Claire's Blessing Day

We blessed Claire on Sunday. Shawn did a great job. We got to spend the afternoon with family and friends. It was a great day.

My little beauty

My three girls

Four Generations

Cousin Miles, looking cute as ever

Syd and Cousin Ian wrestling- way to observe the sabbath

Uncle Jake getting attacked by all the nieces and nephews. He asked for it.

Uncle Derek and James

Memorial Day

We had a great Memorial Day weekend. On Sunday we went up to the Logan Cemetery with Julie and Bonnie & Kurt. We visited Grandpa Russell's "rock" as the girls call it. We also just wandered around the cemetery looking at headstones, a few we knew, some we didn't. I think cemeteries are very peaceful places.

On Monday we drove to Salem and spent the day with my extended family. We visited Grandma Lee's grave. It was good to be there with so many people who loved her. I still miss her lots. We let the girls pick out some flowers to take to her. Theirs are the little purple mums.

Claire got to meet all the extended family. She liked all the bright colors at the cemetery.After the cemetery we went to my cousin Jessica's house and had lunch. It's been awhile since we've all been together, so it was really fun to sit around and talk with each other. Even my dad was pleasant! I don't think he made any kids cry all day long!


Grandpa Lee got to meet Claire for the first time. She really liked him. He sat and held her for a long time, and she was just happy to sit there with him. He said to me "She sure does have Sylvia's hair". We both love her dark hair. I hope it stays that way.
We fed all the kids first. (Good thinking Jessi!) It was really fun to have them all around the table together. Notice that Ian is eating while wearing his Superman cape. He didn't take it off all day long. The kids played together great all day. What a fun, crazy group. It reminded me of when we were all little. I think both Sydney and Kaylee were really happy to finally have girl cousins to play with.
We had a really great day. Thanks to all the Swensons for having us down. It was fun to see you all. I'm sure Grandma was happy that we were all together.

Our Breakfast Companion

Our kitty Jack disappeared a couple of months ago (very sad). Since then our other kitty Bobbi has been seeking out lots more attention and love. And we have responded by babying her. She pretty much gets whatever she wants now. And what she wants is to be inside with us all the time. I am pretty sure she thinks she is just another human member of the family. This morning I was getting breakfast ready and Bobbi just hopped up on the stool next to Brynny like she was waiting to eat with the rest of us. (Do you like Brynny's bed head?) Well, Bobbi found out that she doesn't like boiled eggs, toast and jam, but she did get a bowl of milk to snack on- on the floor! Meow!

Yay for Sisters

So Syd and Brynn have loved having a baby in the house. They are very proud big sisters. They are such good helpers, and they love to play with Claire. They also love to have their picture taken with her. They both feel bad when they get home from school and she is asleep, but are super-happy to see her whenever she is awake.I can't wait for school to be out so we can hang out even more. All I can say is "Yay for sisters!" (Love you Robyn, and all my sis-in-laws- I love hanging out with all of you).

Twilight the Movie

So I know that some of you out there have read the books in the Twilight series. I am a little obsessed with these books. Yes I know that puts me up there with lots of teenage girls, but I can't help myself. For those of you that are fans, the movie comes out on Dec. 12. Here is a link to the teaser trailer. Thanks Ang for sharing this link with me- I am way excited. Anyone who wants to go with me, mark the date on your calendar. It never hurts to plan ahead right?

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=44664