My apologies

Yes, it has been since the beginning of August since I have last posted on the blog...and for that, I apologize. The last two months have been busy, and now that I have started working on the basement, the little free time I have is spent down there. So, there are a number of new posts showing what we've been up to since my brothers wedding. I will do my best to keep this updated, as Claire seems to be doing something new on a daily basis:) I hope everyone is doing well, and I hope you enjoy the pics (and video)!

FYI, click on the "older posts" link at the bottom of the page to see all of the new posts...there are two more that are not on this first page.

9 months old!

Its hard to believe, but Claire turned 9 months old last week...that went fast! At her Dr.'s apt, she weighed in at a svelt 16lbs, and is 26 1/2 inches long. She's come a long way since her birth weight of 4lb 12 oz! Here are two pictures showing how much she's grown...we've used her stuffed dog as a size comparison.

Go Packers!

Well, with this being Claire's first official Packer season, Erin and I had to get her something to wear on gamedays...and the obvious choice was a Brett Favre jersey! These are pics from Claire watching the Packer v. Charger game...exciting game (in which Dad got a bit "excited" at the end...4th and goal on the one and they go shot-gun with no running back $#*%)...but Brett pulled it out in dramatic fashion...which must have drained Claire since she took a nice nap once it was over:)

I can sleep anywhere

Basement

As some of you know, I am currently working on finishing our basement. Erin and I have been talking about it for almost 4 years, and a few weeks ago things finally got underway. My goal (which is pretty agressive) it to have it finished before Claire's first birthday (Dec 19th). I'm trying to do as much of it on my own (well, with the help of some very generous and talented friends) to save a few dollars. Here are a few pictures of where we are currently at...I have about 2/3 of it framed. When its all finished, we'll have almost 1,000 square feet of extra space...which will include a family room, workout room, office/scrapbooking room, and a full bathroom. And with all of Claires things...which will only get worse with her birthday and Christmas coming in a few months, we need the space!!

Misc. Claire photo's from the past two months...

So that's where my beer went!

Baxter has really enjoyed sitting outside ever since we purchased the gazeebo...this has also affected my beer supply since he likes to enjoy a cold beverage while sitting on the patio furniture.

Someone's not happy:(

Even though Claire is a very happy baby, she does get upset every once in a while. Erin was able to snap a photo of one of Claire's rare "pouty" faces.

Grandma's cooking tips

Grandma came and visited a few weeks ago and taught Claire how to mix the batter for waffles. Claire has yet to make Erin and I breakfast since this lesson...

Claire's first words...

Let's just say that Erin wasn't too happy...but Daddy (or should I say "Dadda") was:-)

Kate & Adam's new addition

Back in August Erin and I (along with Claire and Baxter) met Kate and Adam's newest addition...Oliver! He was just over a week old in this picture...it's hard to believe that Baxter was that size. They are getting him from the same breeder that we got Baxter from, and the two are actually related:) So, they will pick him up on October 14th...welcome to the family Oliver...Baxter is looking forrward to a new playmate!