While she just moved to a new classroom down the hall, this year, Mollie started PreK. Unlike the flexible days at preschool, she has to be in class by 8 AM each day, had to bring school supplies and often carries a back pack. Its a nice intro to "real" school.

Clara's 1st Birthday

As a new walker, Clara was still a little bit unsteady on her feet, and took a spill the day before her party resulting in a pretty pronounced black eye. Even still, she loved her first birthday, especially the cupcake eating part the party!After the family celebration down in Florida, we had a small party with our closest friends here in Atlanta. 

Grandpa Eddie's 90th Birthday

We were so lucky to take a family trip to Florida to celebrate Grandpa Eddie's 90th birthday, Clara's 1st Birthday and Father's Day all together.

Clara 12 Months

Mollie's 1st Dance Recital

Mollie had a blast at her first recital! She did a lot more waving at mommy and Grandma than she did dancing, but we loved seeing her up there with her friends! 

Clara @ 11 months

Clara @ 10 Months

Clara @ 9 Months

At 8 Months:

• Clara went from scooting backwards to scooting forward, to army crawling, and eventually crawling!
• Started standing up in her crib (we quickly lowered her mattress)
• Still has no teeth, but is eating more finger foods and mashing things with her gums
• Started doing the "more" sign when she is eating and wants more food

Here are some photos of both girls:

Clara @ 7 Months

At 7 Months, Clara is: 

• rolling all over the place. The minute you put her on her back she immediately flips, making diaper changing a challenge
• going from sitting to crawling position and rocking on hands and knees. She can scoot around in a circle, but no forward movement  yet. 
• Doing lots of squealing and more cooing
• pulling up a little bit, if the circumstances are just right (a toy she wants is up on a nearby surface, like a kid chair,that is just the right height for her to pull on). 

Here are some photos of both girls, including Mollie's day at the Nutcracker with her friends from school: 

Clara 6 Months

At 6 months, Clara is

• Sitting up on her own
• Eating a little bit of solid food. So far she has tried rice cereal, avocado, peas, squash, and bananas. 
• Rolling from back to tummy
• Grabbing at everything in sight, picking up toys, and putting everything in her mouth
• Loves when you spell her name to her (which Mollie loves to do when Clara is fussing)
• Squeals when she is happy
• Has two teeth just under the surface. We hope they pop through very soon. 

Here are some pics of both girls: