Gifts from Auntie Clara's Daughters

Auntie Clara was my Grandma Guerie's sister, so she's actually my Great Aunt, but everyone called her Auntie Clara anyway. She was a beautiful lady in so many ways. Our Baby Clara is named after her and we hope she'll be as lovely as Auntie Clara. Her daughters, Martina and Rachel, sent Baby Clara wonderful gifts!A quilt made by Martina. Love the colors!
It even says her name!
A qiviut (musk ox wool) baby hat from Rachel. I can't wait for Clara to wear it! Quyaana Martina and Rachel!

More Clara

I thought Clara looked so darn cute the other morning. She was wide awake and very content and looked like she was so comfy relaxing on the bed.I eat my breakfast in bed...
Hehee! That's what up, yo.

Gifts from Amauk

Amauk means Great Grandma where I'm from, and Clara's Amauk sent her some beautiful gifts! Handmade kuspuk (pullover) and mukluks (booties). I couldn't fit the kuspuk over Clara's Eskimo head, but wanted to show it off anyway! Clara's Amauk is my mom's mom, Ellen Slwooko. Beautiful lady. She included an angel pin on the kuspuk.

The design on the yellow beaded part is a yellow heart with a white cross in it. Amauk even lined the mukluks with the same fabric as the kuspuk! And added some fur soles so Clara's feet would be nice and comfy.

Sleepy Squirrel

Outside the kitchen window, we noticed a squirrel getting some rest in the shadow! He kept switching his position to get more comfy. I've never seen a squirrel so lazy!

Good Food and Good Art

Mom Bonelli prepared a meatball dinner for us while she was here and it was so good! It was so good having our Bonelli parents in the house. We already can't wait til they come back again! I was able to get things done and relax while they kept Clara happy. I even helped paint the house a little!Cooking away!
Mom Bonelli's sour cream chocolate chip cake...mmmmm...I had put this recipe in my recipe box exactly a year ago, but never bought a bundt pan for it! Mom Bonelli made due with a regular pan...
Dad was super helpful in hanging up our art in the dining room. James and I were trying to be really mathematical about it, but Jimmy came in and eyeballed everything to perfection!!!

Clara Makes Noise

Hope this video works! I took it on May 23rd while she made baby noises in her crib. She's much more content laying by herself these days. I can lay her for 20 minutes either in her crib or her baby gym mat. She can follow Mommy and Daddy when they move past her, too! Too big already.

Clara with Grandma and Grandpa

Clara with Daddy and Grandpa
Grandma Lee walks all around the house with Clara to keep her content every day.

The Baby Girl

Keepin the Baby warm after bath time.
Sleeping on Grandma Lee
Milk Wasted!
The Baby Girl makes silly faces...

Grandpa and Grandma Bonelli are here!!!

Bonelli reunion.
Grandma and Clara saying hello

Mommy, Clara, and Grandma

Right before taking Grandma to the airport. :(

Clara on Mother's Day

We keep looking at pictures of Clara's life and marvel at how much her face changes every day! I think this is a good picture of how I see her every day - at least for the last week or so. This is what Clara looks like. :) Well maybe what she looks like when she's completely serious. She has different faces for when she's curious, when she's got a full belly, and for when she's fussy.

They Sure Like Each Other

Grandma and Clara sure like each other. In the first few hours/days of Clara's life, Grandma was the one who was able to calm her down. Three weeks later and Grandma is still calming her down! Clara recognizes Grandma's voice now.

Cool Kinds

Grandma got Clara some cool shades. Gram said they're like Auntie Clara kind. :)