Go Big Blue!

Only 17 more years until she goes off to college!

That's the one you want?

OK, I'll get it for you...says Uncle John

Opening presents with Papa Joe

Our Griffee family Thanksgiving always ends with opening Christmas gifts, this year Claire was given a number of fabulous new toys. Thanks to all who gave her a gift, she loved everything!

Reading with Uncle John

Claire and her favorite Uncle, Uncle John (aka Uncle Tattoo) reading during our visit to Kentucky over Thanksgiving.

A girl and her horse

Legend has it that when I was a young girl I walked into my Grandparents home and asked my Papaw when was he going to buy me a pony. Well, I got that pony and all of the grandchildren had many fun years with her. This horse is also from my grandparents house and has been through several generations. Claire looks awfully comfy on that horse...now to start teaching her how to say 'Papa Joe, when are you gonna buy me a pony?'

Happy Halloween!

A little blurry, but riding high on her Daddy's shoulders Halloween night. The first time we ever attempted that - she loved being so high and looking around!

Cat

Claire has mastered the word 'Cat' and loves to chase our cat, Sabaka around for a gentle pet or tail tug. Sabaka has now started to go to extreme lengths to hide from Claire. Two recent attempts:

Under the packing paper in the Bongo drum box. Yes, she actually dug the paper out of the box and set herself in there under it. On Halloween night as I was home alone with Claire. The rustling paper scared me to death!

Perched high up on the couch...Claire isn't THAT tall yet, is she? She can't reach me up here...