For Katy

Today we had Claire over while her mama had to go to work.  Tomorrow is her first birthday.  Claire had a rocky entrance into this world.  You can read about it here, on her mom Katy's blog.  What Katy also goes onto to say is how God used this little girl to redeem to very dark time in here life.  It is amazing how God can make all things new when you think all hope is gone.

So, of course, I got out my camera to shoot Claire so her mama would know she had a good day.

First with the binkie.

"Hey lady, what gives?"  

That seems to be the face she gave me when I took here binkie away.

 This guy wanted to get in on the action.

We read some books.

        

Claire has a little skunk, Daisy, she carries with her everywhere.  

I had to make sure she was included in our shoot, and who doesn't love baby feet.

Sonya was very sweet with Claire today.  

She shared books, brought Claire her binkie, and put on an amazing costume for her.

She was a butterfly railroad condutor going on an adventure.

Claire is such a grown girl standing on her own.
She needs to give Teddy some lessons.

Claire has turquoise eyes that look like you could dive into them and swim for miles.  There will boys falling over themselves for those eyes someday.
Jeremy beware.

I couldn't decide which photo I liked better the color or the black and white version.
So I am posting both,
for Katy.

Happy Birthday Claire Elaine.  

You arrived at just the right time.