Claire Elizabeth and James Strickland: Claire is 1!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know I am a little late with this one, but we have been busy with guests and Claire's many, many celebrations! She had such a wonderful weekend! We had her little party on Saturday and then got to celebrate again on Monday which was her actual b-day. My parents were here along with Nonnie and Pop and my brother flew in also. It was just fantastic that they came all this way for her party!!!

I seriously cannot believe that we have a 1 year old! It seems like just yesterday that we were bringing her home from the hospital. When I think about this last year all I can think about is what a gift Claire is to us. We are truly the lucky ones that we have been chosen to raise such a wonderful little lady! She is just amazing! Claire tries new things and learns new things every day! I am so grateful that I get to be at home with her and see her every move. She is so super spunky and such a fun kid to have around. She is truly the light of our lives! I know our love for her will continue to grow, but right now I cannot imagine loving anything more than I do this little baby girl! Claire is for sure the absolute best thing that has ever happened to us. She is a gift from God and we thank him so much for trusting us to raise her! What an awesome blessing she is!!!!!

Now, I need to dry it up and get on to the photos from the party..............I was not nearly as good as I wanted to be...I really only caught her with a few of her friends.

The back of our house.................

All decorated and ready for kids!

The birthday girl...all dressed up!

My parents gave her this wagon and it is seriously the biggest hit yet! Claire cannot get enough of it! She cries when you try and take her out! She was nice and shared with friends at her party ;)