Claudia is starting to do some chores and help out. She likes to set the table and help us organize stuff. This also means we have to discipline her some more as she discovers that it is not OK to play with electricity or other cool things.

Claudia had a fun Memorial Day. She went to the Southbury parade and enjoyed waving at all the marchers.

We also went to Kettletown for a picnic which we have been doing 2-3 times per week. We had fun picking flowers, playing with Abby, and swimming in the river. Click on the flickr link for more photos.

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Claudia went to a reception at the library last night. She looked very cute and was a big hit. But then she got kind of cranky and we had to go home. She didn't feel well overnight either.

Her cousin Jack came over to play and go for a long walk. We think Jack likes not being the youngest anymore. Tonight we all go to hear cousin Monique sing at her concert.

Almost forgot this one. Classic. Claudia is in there somewhere.

Remember, you can click on the flickr link on the right (the thing that flashes) and look at additional photos.

Claudia took Mommy and Grandma Keating out for brunch on Mother's Day and they had lots of fun. Claudia ate lots of cake (there was a whole room for desserts). We then went to Lake Quassapaug and bought our first season pass. All the beach, rides, parking, and fun we can handle! Claudia took some rides all by herself.

By the way, I beat her in the Jurrasic Park game.

Go team! Claudia is an excellent walker.

Grandma Schneider arrived from Pennsylvania last night and had dinner with Claudia. We also had visits from Judy Lewis and Gene Banks who brought a nice teddy bear that got a nice big hug from Claudia.

Claudia also came to the track meet on Friday and was watched over by her friends Kara and Melita (and many others). She got a little tired but all in all she did very well, of course.

Claudia can't wait to visit her godmothers in Boston next month. Big fun!

Claudia voted today! She is also starting to work on her garden.

Claudia had big fun in Pennsylvania. She really liked eating at Uncle Tyler's restaurant, as you can see. She ate lots of his pasta!

She also had fun going to the park. However, the park was invaded by a bunch of delinquents and Claudia kept her eye on them.

But most of all she liked playing with the horses, dogs, and the tractor! She LOVES riding in the gator. She had big fun with Grammy and Aunt Susannah and can't wait to see them again.

Today we will go to see Grandma Schneider, Aunt Susannah, Uncle Tyler and all the horses, dogs, cats, cows, etc....

But first we have to find where Mommy hid Claudia's nose. As you can see from the picture, there is no question that she took it.

We all went to the Good News Cafe in Woodbury to celebrate vacation. The restaurant is consistently voted one of the best in Connecticut.

Claudia was a very good girl. We were there for over 90 minutes and ate three courses. She ate the whole time....

She is practicing her smiley face a lot.

We also went to the dog park today and to Southford Falls. Busy day!

We spent time at Kettletown the past few days for picnics. Claudia likes it a lot. Abby does as well.

We also went to the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport for Earth Day. Claudia liked the sheep (BAA! BAA! BAA!) and the tiger the best. They also had an Earth Day concert where should could dance. She also got to show off her bear riding skills.

Claudia and I had a wonderful trip to Florida. The weather was great and the time Claudia spent with all her cousins, Aunt Patty, Uncle Marc and Grandma couldn't have been any better. I think Claudia's favorite part of the trip was the POOL! She would swim and jump from the side and loved playing with the toy turtle. She thought eating lunch poolside with her cousins was cool too. Patty and Marc showed us all the good restaurants in Sanibel.
Claudia was sad to see the Shay's leave on Monday but quickly settled into a quiet routine with Grandma and Mommy. We went for a bike ride every morning and then spent most of the day at the pool and beach. We made some nice trips to Captiva and enjoyed some really good meals. Then a bike ride in the afternoon and a beautiful sunset after dinner. We sure had lots of laughs and lots of fun.
Claudia got to see her first alligator too!!!

All the time Claudia spent barefoot really helped her walking. She now officially walks on her own but ohhhh so carefully! She still prefers holding someone's hand but she can do it! I am sure we will post a video soon.

Claudia's home! Kasey promises to update soon.

I got a call from Florida and Kasey said that everyone got in fine. Claudia had her flight delayed so she didn't get in until 10:45. Kasey says Claudia was very polite to everyone until the last 10 minutes as they were descending. All the passengers said Claudia was a very good girl.