I was looking back at pictures from our visit to OKC and remembered some similar pictures of Clara taken around New Years. Looking back at those pictures made me laugh! I got a kick out of Clara's cheeks! I remember them being big at the time, but good lord - what was she storing in there? Giant marshmallows?!?
January 2008
Clara loved that walker in January and still loved it last week. This time she could climb into it without any help, although sometimes she ended up facing herself the wrong way (see below). 
September 2008
Which brings me to the fact that our little girl is growing up and is now 15 months old. This past month we did a lot of traveling. Clara went on 12 airplane rides, visited 6 states, and saw every immediate family member of both Tom and my family, not to mention all of her great-grandparents. Wow! Clara's vocabulary is increasing and the baby talk is in full gear. Her favorite toys include the rocking horse, her toy vacuum, and the swing set in the backyard. She is a sponge right now, learning new things all the time. She understands many things I say and can follow simple instructions easily and willingly. She is becoming more wary of strangers and prefers me to just about anyone. The separation anxiety is in full swing these days which makes a trip to the church nursery almost unbearable for both of us. When she doesn't get her way, she let's us know! Of course, we wouldn't trade her for the world and are so blessed to have Clara in our life. We love her so much and look forward to what the next month brings!
