Big Red Day!

So, even though the Huskers did not have a good game day, we had a fun family day! We went down to Iron Horse and did some tail gating with Ashli Brehm's family. Isaiah ate a whole hot dog and played with some bean bags. He also enjoyed trying to fly a kite with Tad Eickman and Drew Larimer! We then went to the Husker Pavilion. Isaiah threw some footballs, ran around on the field, got a balloon helmet, threw some baseballs, and shot some baskets! We sent Andy and Uncle Brady off to the game and Isaiah, Claire, and I made our way back to the van. On the way there, we stopped and listened to the marching band for a few minutes. Isaiah really enjoyed it as did I! Isaiah fell asleep on the long walk back to the van and was re-energized for the game, which we watched at home with Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Leon. And of course....Claire was a complete angel the whole day taking a couple naps, riding along in the stroller, and being hauled around. I couldn't have asked for a better day! (okay well...maybe I could've asked for a Husker W!) :-)

He Loves Her

Isaiah truly loves his sister. He shows this in many ways all the time. He can frequently be heard talking to Claire in a high pitched voice and making sure she's okay. He is always offering her toys and trying to help her roll over or move somehow (even though he's told not to!). But on Thursday night Isaiah showed me how much he loves his sister. We were playing outside. Claire was in her exersaucer and I was lounging in a camping chair. Isaiah came over to me and said, "Can I have a rag." I gave him the rag and he runs over to Claire, puts one hand on her head to hold it still, and wipes some spit off her face. It was the sweetest thing I've ever seen!

5 Months

Claire is growing like a weed! I don't know how much she weighs this month, but she seems huge! She is rolling all over the place and is even trying to crawl. She hasn't quite gotten her hands into the crawling action, but her feet know what to do! She loves to play in her exersaucer. She will sit in it for up to 45 minutes sometimes and push all the buttons. Claire has also found out that she has a voice. She can commonly be heard squealing/screaming in glee! And Miss Joy has informed me that Claire has also taught Catie (the other baby at daycare) how to scream also!! And just recently, Claire has begun to sit up by herself. I still like to sit close by, however for the sudden loss of balance! She is just changing so much every day and is really beginning to show her personality!