Four Months of Sweetness

It is so hard to believe that our baby Claire is already 4 months old. She is so sweet and fun -and besides episodes with mean gas or acid reflux - she is very delightful. Claire is quite a social little lady; she will smile at most anyone, though she prefers to be held by those with whom she is most familiar. She adores her daddy and can't get enough of her big brother. She loves to watch John David play and entertain and often smiles simply when I say his name (may be coincidence, but I believe it's purely intentional!)

Although she is tiny (we think so, at least), Claire is very strong. She loves to stay moving from one activity to another and prefers to be in the upright position. Claire definitely wants to be where the action is, and if you are around her, she wants to hear what you have to say. David was watching her - it's been a couple months now - and called from the kitchen "Why is she upset?" He knew she had just been fed, changed, etc. "You're not talking to her!" I replied from the other room. The female word bank is definitely larger than that of males from the very get go! :)

Like I mentioned, she loves the men in her life, but it is no doubt that she and I are already best friends. Time spent with sweet Claire is so precious. I love our time of bonding and getting to know one another, and it only makes me look forward to our relationship as she grows. By God's grace, it will be a special one. I am so grateful for the relationship that I have with my own mother, and I pray for one so close with my Claire.

I wanted to share a few pictures from the past month. Though I've already shared a lot, here are some more of my favorites.

We love you, sweet baby Claire, and we praise the Lord for your life each day! May you grow into a godly woman who fears the Lord, has compassion for others, and radiates His glory.