These pictures were taken a long time ago, but I still remember having a GREAT time with you. I hope that you have a really wonderful birthday, and I can't wait to see you again in a few weeks.
We had a temporary "cold front," and it dipped into the low-40's. Brrr... We had to bundle up to stay warm. Don't all of you northerners feel badly for us? 
We've had a busy week! 
Clare is still nursing, but she is enjoying her new diet of carrots, bananas, and all sorts of vegetables.
Eating is SO MUCH FUN!
If you look carefully, you'll understand why we have so much laundry.
I don't know who is the happiest out of this bunch.
Mama and her girl!
Play time with Grandpa!
Clare likes turning the pages of her favorite books. 
SO BIG!
This smile, and drool, was accompanied by enormous belly laughs.
She has loads of fun with her Measure Up Cups!
I'm sure you can figure out how this game works:
Clare is becoming more and more active. She isn't officially crawling yet, but she is definitely "scootching" all over the place. She rolls onto her tummy within seconds of being laid down, and we've found her on her belly in the crib several times recently. We can usually hear her thumping her feet from the other room. It's fun watching her learn new things, and it's hard to believe how big she's getting. Just the other day, Phil said, "She's not a baby anymore...she's turning into a little girl."
Her weight (18 pounds) is at the 90th percentile.
She had to get four shots, but she was a trooper.
She's sound asleep right now (still in the car seat),
This was one of the amazing views.
On our way to one of the FIVE pools. :)
This was on the balcony of our room.
Banquet Night!
Grandpa LOVED his one-on-one time with Clare-Bear!
Sitting up all by herself now.
Little Surfer Girl!
What a good looking duo!
Clare's first taste of a lime. Thrilled, huh?!
She prefers her toes!
After a long day, Clare crashed in Grandpa's arms.
Enjoying the view from The Cathedral of Peace.
This cross, at the top of one of the mountains, could be seen from many places around the city.
She would rather look at Grandpa than the ocean view.
Phil and I enjoyed this view during a sunset dinner on Saturday.
This was the spot where we watched the cliff divers. All of the boats are there to watch the big show as well. The divers dove from a 30-meter cliff, and it was pretty incredible!
Enjoying another round of chips and guacamole.
This was our view of the cliff divers.
Grandma helped take good care of our little one.
I went through Phil's files of pictures, and these were in the archives. Both of these pictures were taken years ago...on the same deserted island where Phil proposed to me.
Isn't it obvious why we live in Florida rather than snow-covered Michigan?!
