Q Bear

Since Quinn didn't get talked about that much this week in blogs here are a couple of pictures.

Curly Sue

Claire wanted her hair like Tinkerbells the other day so I twisted it up in a bun. Later when we took it out Claire's hair was wavy. She called it her curly hair and loved it! She asked if she could have curly hair again so I twisted her hair up on Saturday night and let her sleep in the twists. She woke up at least 6 times through out the night and I am convinced it was because I did not place the hair twists in the right spot and they were waking her up. I asked her each time she got up if the hair woke her up and if she wanted me to take them out. She insisted to keep them in. Sunday morning came and she was ready to untwist the moment she woke up. The result was curly hair. She walked around swinging her hair and running her hands through it. Jared said that was the girliest thing he has ever seen her do. She looked pretty cute. Who knew that even at three you want hair you don't have.

Bouncy Barn

Our MOPS group had a playdate at the Bouncy Barn last week. It was the first time for the girls to go. I always felt they were a little too young until this year. They had the BEST time. My favorite part was that they wore themselves out and slept like angels during nap time that day.

Beautiful Weather

The weather has been so nice, considering it is January. We have tried to spend the weekends outside if we can so a couple of weekends ago we went to Turkey Mountain and went for a walk. The girls loved being outside. They ran, collected rocks, threw rocks, collected sticks and leaves, raced, and just had a great time. I love days like that.

Hiding God's word in her heart!

Claire has been memorizing bible verses at church and I have to say it fills my heart with joy! I am so thankful for those that volunteer at church to show my girls the love of Christ. I get goosebumps just thinking about it. Plus it is nice to know I have others helping me out in bringing them up learning about Jesus. The first verse Claire learned was "I can do anything through Christ who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13. She was so excited to tell us. The second verse she just learned was "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10. She doesn't know the "call numbers" or where to find the verse so we need to have her learn that part too. I am so proud of her and she just lights up when I ask her to tell me. I do it often so that she doesn't forget. 

 I know that kiddos may start memorizing verses around 3 and though I have thought about getting started I haven't done anything. I actually thought maybe she wasn't ready yet. I guess I would be wrong. A friend of mine gave me this website that has ABC scriptures to memorize with your children. I printed each letter/verse out and am in the process of making flash cards with them. I can't wait to start learning with Claire. Yes, I said learning with her. Most of the verses I know or have heard but I need to memorize them as well. Here is the link. http://www.icanteachmychild.com/2011/10/abc-printable-scripture-cards/

First Birthday Party

Claire received her first birthday party invite in the mail at the beginning of the month. She was beyond excited to attend her friend Brooklyn's party. The invitation said to wear a dress that makes you feel like a princess. We picked the dress that she wore for Halloween as Tinkerbell. She helped me pick out the gift. It was princess theme, of course. On the day of the party she was so giddy and girly. I loved every minute of it. She had a good time and talked about the party for days afterwards.

Talking with Claire

Claire says some of the funniest things. I have been keeping a list so that I won't forget to tell her when she is older. I thought I would go ahead and post some of them.

"I am not a baby I am a big kid."

When she doesn't think she can say a word she says "Mommy, you can't say that word."

While Quinn was crying Claire started acting like she was crying. When I asked if she was sad because Quinn was crying she said. "No, she is too loud and I am just whining."

She likes to call Quinn Sweetheart.

While I was coloring in one of her coloring books she asked if she could color in it. I told her I wasn't done yet. She replied with "Mommy, you have to share."

"Mommy I will eat carrots when I am tall, like this tall, big big big. Not today."


When she gets upset she says "Don't talk to me! No one talk to me!"

When Quinn had a really bad diaper rash and was crying right before bed...Claire looked at Jared and I and said "We need to pray for she."

Jared is the happiest daddy ever! Claire likes to watch Sports Center...which she settles on when there is no football to watch. She actually asks to watch football.

I told the girls that I love them very much. Claire's response was "Daddy loves us....and God too....and Noah loves us." I can tell she is learning about Noah at church. :)

When I told Claire we have church tomorrow she asked "What am I wearing? I think I will wear the pink dress with a bow." "What is Quinn going to wear? How about the orange dress. She has two." She is not even three yet and she is already talking about clothes and her wardrobe. Oh my.

Both girls came up to me and did funny things. I was making rice krispie treats and Quinn would come over and sneak marshmallows from the counter. When she realized I knew what she was doing she just asked "More pillows please". (In her 20 month old barely able to understand voice, of course) Then Claire came up to me and asked if she could put 3 $1. bills in her piggy bank. I asked her where she got them and she said "Your wallet."

She likes to play doctor with Jared's old Fisher Price doctor kit he had as a kid. She tells us we have a Dr. appointment and she is Dr. Claire.

Claire was talking to Jared and this is what I heard. "Daddy it looks like Christmas up there." (I had just decorated the mantel) Jared "Yes, Christmas will be here soon." Claire "Will Jesus be there?".

While talking about Jesus' birthday cake Claire said "Will God be here to eat cake with us?"

I love this kid!