We were both a little nervous about the plane ride, but Clare did beautifully. Yes, it’s true, it’s easier to fly with them when they are little. She rode the whole time in her sling and pretty much slept, except when eating of course. We pulled her out a little bit and she got to stretch and see some people (including a cutie one-year-old who was taking his daddy for walks up and down the plane aisle), but we only had one fussy spell and it was before the plane even took off. The same can not be said for our drive down to Alabama yesterday, when she decided from time to time that she was sick of her car seat and wanted out. For the most part she was fine, but those moments when she wasn’t happy seemed the longest.

Our girl continues to grow by leaps and bounds. She was 9 lbs. 12 ozs. on Monday – meaning she’s still gaining over an ounce a day. Her muscle control is getting better, she’s holding her head up more and has more control over her arms and legs. She’s smiling and is generally more social. She’s also more vocal – making happy little coos and cranky little squawks.

Last weekend we went to a Pink Martini concert in Bend with my parents. Clare slept most of the time through her first concert in her Beco carrier. It got kind of cold for the rest of us, but Clare stayed warm in her carrier.

Auntie Carrie also came to visit this last week.
And of course Clare got to spend time with Grandma and Grampa. Carrie’s dad tie-dyed Clare the cute onesie and socks, so I had to put her in the little overalls with it. I called it her ‘Oregon hippie farmer’ outfit.
We haven’t taken many pictures on our trip so far, but here is one we took this morning of Clare in her Alabama outfit from Auntie Donna.

And finally here is a picture of Clare smiling at me this morning. I can’t resist this smile.