Growing Up

Since I am behind on my blogging duties, I thought I would just catch up with some updated photos of the kiddos:

Claire at 6 months, 7 months & 8 months (from smallest photo to largest).

This is when I told them that Gabby was my favorite.  (What?  I didn't know Claire could understand....)

I had to clear things up and tell them that they were both my #1s and that Daddy was #2.  That got a smile out of Claire.

We tend to take the occasional "photo shoot" around the house, so I've stuck them in a collage to keep you from wondering why I take so many photos of the same thing.

These girls just make everything fun.

Portland

We recently went on a little weekend road trip to Portland, Oregon and had a great time.  We met up with some relatives, went to a Brian Reagan show (hilarious), visited some falls and spent time at their children's museum.  We stayed downtown and got to know the city a little bit, too.  Portland gets a thumbs up in our book!

The highlight of Multnomah Falls for Gabby must have been these steps that we had trouble convincing her to leave behind.

There was plenty to do at the Portland Children's Museum. Gabby played many roles, including veterinarian, dentist and potter, but if I were to decide her future career based on that day, it would be none other than a grocery clerk.  Yes, she particularly enjoyed working behind the cash register and I seem to recall a few tears being shed when the museum closed and she was still busy ringing other kids' items up.  Way to dream big, Gabby.  ;)