Claudia had a fun visit from Elizabeth and Kerry today. Aunt KA was here as well. Claudia got some nice birthday presents including a new purse and a bunch of headbands. Claudia has quite a collection of purses.

We also went to the Chinese Restaurant where Claudia enjoyed her favorite dish--Lo Mein. She tried some Edamame soy beans but didnt enjoy it too much.

I made this for the rehearsal dinner of our wedding. I found that the CD was starting to degrade so I immediately uploaded it to YouTube. I hope you enjoy it.

Best picture yet.

Snow. Day off. Made Frosty. Now watching Frosty and having hot chocolate.

Claudia had her birthday party at Monkey Business this evening and had lots of fun with her friends Taylor, Jordan, Mitchell, Jake, Allison, Lauren, Peter, and Matteo. Her cousins were there as well. Thanks to everyone who came.

Claudia went and got her hair cut with Daddy today. We are trying to cut her hair a little better so her bangs dont start at the back of her head. She was a very good girl while getting her hair cut.

We then went to the Chinese Restaurant where we order Lo Mein.

Claudia can almost spell her name. She almost knows where she lives. She definately knows where Chuck E. Cheese lives (Waterbury).

Happy New Year! Claudia had her two-year check-up on Monday and has been declared healthy and happy. She is in the 50-75% for weight and height. This promises to be a busy year for her as she is progressing very rapidly and really starting to explore life on her own.

Thanks to everyone (grandparents, godparents, family, friends, coworkers) for making it a great 2007 year for Claudia.

Some highlights:

1. The Pool.

2. Mimi's tractor and Harley.

3. Grandma's new house.

4. The Happy Girls.

5. Playing with her best friend Abby.

6. The storm at the parade in Carlisle.

7. Going to the Good News Cafe and countless other restaurants.

8. Monkey Business!

9. Santa at Daddy's school

Other highlights? Add them in comments.

Claudia is TWO!

This morning we went to Chuck E. Cheese which was Claudia's big present that she wanted. We are trying to have a relaxing day. She has opened a few presents and likes the easel Mimi got her a lot.

Claudia likes showing Baby Joseph Henry how to do everything. She shows him how to eat breakfast, watch TV, and how to draw with crayons.

Claudia has had a tough couple of days. We don't think she is really sleeping at night so we bought a humidifier and we are hopeful. She has been coughing a lot at night. She has been trying hard, but largely unsuccessful, in being her normal cheery self.

Aunt Susannah and Mimi have been visiting for the big day tomorrow (2!). Today we went looking for some big girl beds (and a sleeper chair for Mimi) as the rooms are about to be shuffled. We are waiting another week or two before designing the new room.

Today Claudia went to the Christmas Party at Monkey Business. Santa was there. Tonight we go see cousin Hunter who gets to skate on the ice between periods with his team at the minor league hockey game in Bridgeport. Many of you "old timers" laugh when you hear "minor league hockey in Bridgeport". We will let you know how it goes.