BBQ at Paul and Bridget's

Clara so smiley.
Cousin Jonathan, Pal Adam, James, and sleepy Clara.
All the boys with their babies. Some without babies. It's funny because two years ago when we were at Paul and Bridget's, only a couple guys had babies!
The boys having a laugh.
Most of Instant Reaction, James' old band.

Introducing Clara to some Long Island Relatives

Grandma Lee had a nice party for Clara to meet all her Long Island relatives. It was so nice to see everyone!Clara can't believe she's got so much family.
All eyes on Clara! I'm blocking her in this photo, but I loved how everyone was in a row to see the child.
The girls. :)

Family Time on Long Island

We got to spend some time with the Long Island family. Clara met Auntie Jen and Great Bess for the first time! We did a little bit of everything with everybody.Bottle Bottle Time with Grandma Lee.
Laugh Time with Auntie Jen.
Bath Time with everyone!
Play Time with Auntie Jen and Daddy.
Great Grandma Bess time.
Fuss-a-Fuss Time with Grandpa Jimmy. Sorry Dad, didn't have a better one of you with your granddaughter. Just means you'll have to hold her more next time!

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Work took us to Halifax, Nova Scotia. We were excited to get out of the heat and enjoy some 70 degree weather! And it was awesome to be right on the water. We went for walks everyday we were there along the water and ate seafood and the "World's Best Ice Cream" at Cow's.Enjoying Cow's ice cream during a walk. It was a challenge jumping onto the big chair with the baby and ice cream...And if you're ever in Halifax, try the peanut butter ice cream at Cow's! Mmmmm...
James and Clara on the boardwalk.
James and Clara on a chilly evening walk to dinner. Thanks to Bridget for the hat!

Smiling Baby

Clara is a good smiling baby now. She even giggles. You can look at her when she's not smiling, smile at her, and she'll smile back! Clara has a lot of stories to tell, too. And she wants to put everything in her mouth. This weekend we tried ice since it seemed her gums were bothering her. She likes ice! It's funny now that she's older. She can communicate her wishes to us a bit easier. She might look at something now and moan for it. Or smile when something really pleases her. She laughs pretty hard at Otis. And she smiles at her bea (pacifier). She's growing too fast!Clara excited about her new little stool she's sitting on.
Daddy and Clara trying out the new stool.