Springtime

Claudia is doing really well in school.  Daddy got to be the mystery reader at school the other day and that was super fun.

This spring Claudia will be doing soccer, tennis lessons, piano lessons, and Daisy Scouts.

USATF-CT

011 a video by brandtsch on Flickr.

Claudia won the 60m (12.82), long jump (4-8) and finished 3rd in the 400m (1:47) at the USATF CT championships. She did really good. She was nervous but got better and better as the meet went on.

Scary Pool

Jumper

IMG_0455, a photo by brandtsch on Flickr.

OOps

Claudia likes to drive the Gator here at the farm.

Today it was driven into the woods.  Everyone fine, a little bruised up.

Tooth

Claudia's tooth is hanging by a thread.  We really hope it pops out today.  This will be the second tooth.

Beautiful Girl

028, a photo by brandtsch on Flickr.

Daddy's date.

The Girl Scout dance was so much fun.  Claudia looked beautiful.  She danced a lot with Daddy and her friend Taylor.  The dance had a chocolate bar.

We went out for ice cream and had a great night.

Claudia had a wonderful time at her Daisy Scout rock climbing event!  She was able to earn her Brave and Courageous Petal! All the girls started out slow but by the end of the hour, they were all ringing the bells at the top of the climbs!  They were amazing.  Claudia said her favorite part was coming down.  Definitely in the plans to do again some time soon!

Pool Birthday Party

Christmas Day

Aunt Susannah

Having lots of fun as Aunt Susannah visits.

Things Claudia Likes

Making stuff
Writing and Reading
Running
PBS Documentary
Silly Jokes
Macaroni and Cheese

Skiing

Claudia had a ski lesson at Southington yesterday and spent many hours going up and down the mountain.  She was the fastest skiier on the mountain, now she's one of the slowest now that she knows how to turn.  She is very good on the skiis.

Monique came as well and Claudia had a good time skiing with her.

Sisters

180, a photo by brandtsch on Flickr.

This will be one powerful ski team very shortly.

Skiing

Daddy: Claudia, you were going pretty fast?
Claudia: I was ZIPPING.
Daddy: On purpose?
Claudia: Well, no..

Camera

Claudia got a camera for Christmas and loves taking pictures.  She is currently teaching Molly how to use it.  And having Molly pose "just pretend I'm not taking your picture, keep playing with your toys".

Merry Christmas

, a photo by brandtsch on Flickr.

Flight of the Bumblebee

Christmas Story

Dear Molly,

I hope you have a wonderful christmas time.  I hope you have joy on christmas.  I love you.

Love,

Claudia

I Love Mommy