here we are

When we were choosing names for our new daughter, we wondered what nickname we would use for Claire since it was already one syllable. As you know, we love to refer to Hallie as "Hal." And we frequently call her "Hallie-Who" or just good old "Who." But we wondered what we would do if we couldn't shorten Claire's name. Now, two weeks into Claire's little life I have to say she has no shortage of nicknames. Here are some of the favorites: Clairey-bug; Claire-Fairy; Clarinet; Clairey; Clairice. And I have heard my Mom call her Queen Clarion (from the Tinker Bell movie) and my Dad called her chocolate eclair.

Life continues to be great with our two sweet girls. Although, we must admit we prefer the days to the nights. Our new little one is a slight bit "colicky" so we normally have one to two hours of non-stop screaming every night (from her, not us). And yet . . . we still wouldn't trade her for anything.

today (5-5-09)

5-4-09

5-3-09

I can't explain the dirty look. I pulled out the camera and she scowled at me.

Poor Claire! How do younger siblings ever survive? I had a dream last night that Hallie was carrying her by her neck. I almost fainted while asleep.

Sisters meet

It's so amazing to me that Claire and Hallie are going to be sisters forever and that we got to witness the first time they met here on earth. What an amazing moment! Here is video Chris took of the first time our two beautiful daughters met.

Please excuse my haggard new mommy appearance. Although the delivery was perfect, the no- sleep first night with a crying Claire was not what the beauty doctor ordered.