Another Week Older

Playing outside a few weeks back.

Time seems to pass so quickly and it seems there's never enough time in the day.  A smile on Stella's face or Claire's little giggle are completely worth putting off a load of laundry though! 

Pretty in Pink!

Stella being silly at lunch time.

Stella loves being a big sister!

Playing with chalk.

Happy Girls!

Both girls are doing great!  Claire-Bear is doing well with spoon feedings, and Stella is working on using her manners and learning how to use the potty.  We continue to be in awe of them as they grow and learn and change each week.  Our family is gearing up for a busy busy month full of track officiating, coaching golf, two weddings and masters commencement.  We'll do our best to capture some kodak moments and keep everyone updated though! 

Spring Break

Between finishing up graduate school and all that's been happening over the past few weeks we decided not to travel over break this year.  Fortunately we've been able to visit with family recently so we only missed out on the getting away part of traveling!  It was nice having a quiet week at home and spending time with our girls.  They sure do love each other!

Cousins, Cousins & More Cousins

We've spent lots and lots of time with family over the past two weeks which has been especially fun because Stella and Claire have been able to play with all their cousins!   Last weekend the Perrin's visited from Hawaii.  Their trip felt so short but it was wonderful to see them all and watch the girls play together.  Haley wanted to be really helpful with Claire, and Claire just loves the older kids so the two of them had an instant connection!  We were fortunate that the Hooley's (minus Uncle Dan) also made it home for a couple of days.  Having six little girls running around together was hectic and crowded but worth every second!

Stella and Skye learned to share...(pretty well)

Haley loved to help out with "baby Claire"

 

Easter weekend was busy but fun!  On Saturday we went to Aunt Heather's to hang with some of the Gilson crew, and then Sunday spent time at Aunt Mary Jane & Uncle Neil's with Grammie & Pa.

Grammie decorated Trey's tree.

Stella and Gia "exploring"

The girls in their matching Easter dresses.

Both of the girls are doing great.  Stella had a follow-up doctors appointment last week and they are keeping her on an inhaled steroid once per day for another month.  She's no longer sick but this treatment will hopefully continue to ward off asthma and ensure she continues to have healthy lungs.  We fed Claire cereal for the first time on Friday night.  She did a great job using a spoon!  She is growing so fast, 6 months sure have flown!

"I'm not so sure about this..."

"Mmmm...not too bad!!"

Stella and her "baby duck" at Aunt MJs