{ TO CLAIRE: SIX MONTHS }

Sweetest little Claire Bear, It is so hard to believe that you have been apart of our lives for six whole months. As much as I love to see how you have changed, it makes me sad to think that you will never be this young again. Sad that you will never be this small again, and that with time you will no longer fit perfectly in my arms. As I rock you to sleep each day, I pause and take in every second of your perfection and ever second of my overwhelming love for you. I try to remember and absorb every little memory of you but am scared to know that chances are I wont remember it all. So I take pictures upon pictures and videos for days. Its the only hope I have, that I wont forget. You have brought the most joy to me and your dad. At days end when we are exhausted and have put you down for bed, we sit there and look at pictures of you. We can't get enough. You are a loud one, and are always letting us know you are there. You are so excited to hear yourself and we can't help but laugh at your little voice. You love to bounce in your bouncy seat and at times I am shocked at how much energy you have. Watching your chubby legs jump in excitement are the highlight of my day. You are almost always smiling and laughing. Always grinning for just about anyone. You aren't the greatest sleeper and at times it can be frustrating. But every time I go into your room to help you fall back asleep or get you from your crib, you greet me with the biggest smile, and all my frustrations disappear. I always wanted a chubby baby, and I got one! You didn't start out that way but now you are the cutest chubby thing I have ever seen. And those cheeks! They are my favorite. Everyone says you look like your dad and I agree. I love that you have his long eye lashes and blue grey eyes. Secretly I wish you looked a little bit more like me. After all I did carry you for 9 months! Not only do you look like your dad but you are every bit as ticklish too. So basically you are perfect in just about every way. Our love for you seems out of control at times. We just can't contain it! We love the little person that you are and can't wait to see the big person that you become. We love you! Loves and kisses, Mom and Dad