Yesterday we went to a cross country meet and Claudia had lots of fun. She likes talking to all the girls and practicing her starts. Ready-Set-Go!

Today we went to Quassy park with Jack and Hunter and will see them again soon for a birthday party and some fireworks at the Southbury town celebration.

Homework time.

Claudia enjoyed watching the Southbury 10K road race which went by our house last Sunday. Abby enjoyed it as well.

Cousin Monique is over right now so Claudia is having lots of fun. Claudia really adores Monique, which is good because Monique is a fabulous role model.

She went out with Uncle Rick and Aunt Pidge for dinner the other night as well. She smiles and giggles everytime she says "Uncle Rick".

Claudia has had an interesting week. She has started her "school" where she goes once per week to Monkey Business. She sings songs, plays on the mats, and listens to the teacher for about an hour. She talks about this all the time, which is good. She likes to point out her teacher's house when we go for walks (of course, it isnt her teacher's house). Claudia loves talking about school busses as she likes getting her Cousin Jack on the bus and her neighbor Leah also started kindergarten this year.

She also got a basketball hoop (3ft) that she is playing with. She loves practicing her shapes and will color in her coloring book all day long.

Claudia had fun today at the Newtown Labor Day parade and then saw lots of her relatives for a birthday party. Claudia practiced drawing her shapes with Elizabeth along with Tyrone and Tasha (Claudia loves the Backyardigans!). Needless to say, Claudia is a bit wiped out and had a bit of a tough afternoon. But after her nap the old Claudia has returned!