Making Magic

All kinds of hysterical things seem to fly out of Claire's mouth, I suppose it's one of the joys of being around a three year old. Recently, all three of us were snuggled up in bed watching a movie and Claire said, "ooooh I'm making magic." Dan and I turned towards her as she rubbed her eyes, enjoying the fireworks inside her eyelids and just smiled.

Hilarious Pumpkin Photo

It's a new month and I'm trying to keep up with those desktops. Since it's October I figured I'd try for some photos with pumpkins. I had to share this one, I'm titling it "Poopin' Pumpkins" or "Girl Lays Orange Eggs." Look at that funny face!

The desktop/calendar will be up shortly - I just have to parse through the rest of the photos from our shoot. This one just couldn't wait.

Daddy's Boots

Do you like my new shoes?

"Bye-bye!"

I was going to save this short video for Friday (thus keeping the blog organized with my "Friday Films") but it was too cute and I couldn't wait to share it.

Claire's been making this silly noise for a while, usually in the morning when she's waking up. I filmed her Friday evening during her (read our) relaxation time before bed. Listen carefully at the end of the video when I ask her to say "bye-bye," it sounds like she repeats it! She hasn't done it since - oh well, guess it was just a fluke!

Cave Cricket Chow Down

Poor Claire, she got her first taste of insect protein tonight (at least we believe she did). Lil' crawler was hanging out on the floor and snacking on what Dan and I thought were some leftover "O's." She crawled over to her Daddy for a snuggle and Dan said, "what's that on her chin?"

It was half a cave cricket leg...ewwww.

Have the shivers? Here's what they look like whole, we get tons in our crawlspace and Ray and Gecko consider them a delicacy judging by the carnage I vacuum up every morning. Seems Claire enjoys 'em too...yick.

Santa Baby!

Today Hilltop was holding a photo session with Santa to support Project Self-Sufficiency in Sparta, NJ. We dressed Claire up in one of her festive Christmas outfits (there are multiple ones) and headed out for a snapshot.

She didn't cry...but like Skylar (just ask Bob & Ceil) she was so excited she pooped herself. Here's a photo of the damage. Heehee! It was quite bad, I needed to take her to the computer lab, strip her naked and wash her back with wipes. One more "poop-tastrophe" and I'm changing diaper brands!

Aunt Laurie came by today, here she is hanging out with her little niece.

A Weekend of Firsts

Saturday - The Rumbling Begins

While nursing the baby, I feel the tummy start rumbling...she goes.

And then her diaper explodes. It must have because my lap was suddenly warm and we both needed a bath - immediately.

Sunday - Global Meltdown

In a gravity defying move, Claire manages to poop vertically. It covers her to her neck. And did I mention we were at Bill & Elissa's house while this happens? Thankfully we traveled with a change of clothes. Lesson learned - make sure those diapers are tight.