Dancing Queen

Daddy's Girl

Here's the face she uses to get out of trouble after breaking something (she put the headband on herself to make it harder to scowl when she presented the broken timer)...Adam thinks Claire's prune antics are hilarious, so here's a documented case...

The Little Kraut

Here's a little German enjoying a traditional dish (listen for the "Yum!")...

We Heart Playgroup

Here's Claire dancing with the rainbow stick we made for our activity at playgroup. It was our turn to do it, so we brought music, streamers, bamboo sticks and tape and danced like "rainbow bugs" to ring in spring! Claire was the activity's mastermind--this is what she likes to play at home with me.

Quick Trip to Seattle

Claire and her trusty pal Emma cruise for trouble.
Claire swipes Grandma Kay's lemonade.
Just after Claire swiped Grandma Kay's marzipan pierogi at Pike Place--sense a trend?
Ready for urban adventures with Daddy
Claire really digs Great Grandma Henry and the feeling is mutual.

Sorry to make you twist your head, but this is a cute video in a famous crepe shop at Pike Place...

Claire's favorite pastime at Great Grandma Henry's house is playing "chase" with Emma the Yorkie.

Wallowing in Cuteness

For any of you who knew me at Claire's age, you might recognize this beautiful dress and pinafore created by my mother.
If you ask Claire to smile for a picture, these are the mugs you get. I'm not sure where she would have ever seen the intro to Pokemon--do you happen to know, Uncle Anthon?
This one goes with mad whooping laughter (all fake for the camera's benefit)...

Claire's favorite drink

Claire can't get enough of this Pakistani Rooh Afsa drink! It's rose and pine flavored sugar syrup that we add to milk and water. You can get it at Asian markets that carry Middle Eastern items.