Outside go!!!

Recently we have had a few days of good weather and have used that opportunity to enjoy being out of the house. Claire is now obsessed with getting out of the house. Her first words upon waking from her nap this afternoon - "Outside go!" First words upon finishing breakfast - "Outside go!" Unfortunately, after a great day yesterday in the 70s, we were back in the 40s today. It made for a cold "Outside go!" Once outside, Claire just likes to wander around, pick up dirt, run down the hill, look for dogs, etc. We just love her!

Here is a follow-up from the Zoo.


There was a baby gorilla born about a month ago. It was so cool. It looked like a human with a bunch of hair. It just clung to the mom - even as mom jumped through the trees.

A couple months ago, grandma and grandpa Dahle came out for a quick visit. We took a trip down to Appomatox, Va which is the site of the surrender of the Confederate Army. Grandma and Grandpa can attest to the family that Claire is a much better traveler.


"That's a long road Claire. Come back soon."



"You are right dad - it is a long road."



The house where the surrender was signed.


A couple weeks ago we bought a pass to the local children's museum.

She loves playing with the ball contraption.

We finally ditched Claire for a night out on the town. We had a live band playing at the ward and we had a great time... without Claire. Claire promised a video. That will have to wait.

Suby, or not, Suby. That is the question. We suby. As we were pulling into the parking lot after the valentine's dance, we hit the big 100,000 miles (granted I had to drive around the parking lot a couple times to get there. I was going to be gone next day and I wanted to be there for the milestone). We are hoping for another 100,000 more.

Hi Claire. Love you.

Way too long...

I can't think of a decent reason for why it has taken us sooo long to post. Nate had a crazy schedule for the whole month of February and it seems like March hasn't been much better. So we apologize for the delay.

Moving on...we went up to D.C. for a quick trip toward the end of the month to visit my dad. We had a great time staying in Georgetown, visiting the zoo and attending the temple. Georgetown is so charming! I loved it...well, I loved most of it. I had to share a room with Claire and my feelings haven't changed from when she was only a few days old...we belong in separate rooms. She kept piping up all throughout the night about her numbers and "mommy, daddy, grandpa, daddy, grandpa, mommy..." on and on and on! Anyway, here are a few pics from the zoo.

Here I am looking tired and pregnant and from the looks of things Claire apparently didn't get enough sleep sharing her room either. We were about to enter the monkey house.

The elephants were amazing!! Even from behind.

This is Bonnie doing her Mission Impossible move...she spent most of her time trying to show off and I guess it paid off because we were definitely impressed.

Here's dad and Claire in front of the Lion's den. We didn't stay long because they started staring at us and licking their chops...

Stay tuned for our Valentines dance video and Nate's 100,000 mile marker in the Subaru!!