August in Pictures

I went to download pictures the other night and realized I hadn't done so all month! So here is August in pictures!

Grandma B & Grandpa gave Clara a new ballet outfit and her first ballet shoes for her birthday. They have been getting A LOT of use!

Maggie has inherited Clara's former tutu, a little big, but so cute!

The first week of August we joined Matt and 45 middle school students on the annual Bike Hike trip. This year's trip was in Florence on the Oregon Coast. The girls and I went for 3 nights. The trip started off with a dune buggy ride. Three years ago, we took Clara on it (she had just turned 1), but I didn't dare take Maggie! I think she would have squirmed her way off! I didn't know if Clara would want to go once she saw the buggy drive up, but she went and had a fun time. 

The students loaded into 2 buggies that each held 25 people. 

Clara had a grand time with the middle school students. They were so sweet to include her in different activities throughout the time we were there. One morning she spent a good hour "making" friendship bracelets for people, which consisted of her cutting off pieces of string for them. It was very cute & the students graciously received their bracelets!

Clara & Jessica

 

Maggie also had some fun! She wasn't quite walking when we were camping, so she spent a lot of time being held, in the carrier or stroller. She discovered the bike though and recruited some good helpers to wheel her around!

Maggie & I took a few early morning walks to allow the rest of the camp to sleep a little more. Maggie is usually an awesome sleeper, but we had a couple rough nights. 

Breakfast at camp
(Notice all the bikes lined up behind them?!)

Clara loves her daddy!

On our way home from Florence we stopped at the Newport Aquarium. It was fun to explore!

Clara at the aquarium sporting her Bike Hike shirt! She was so pleased that a small one was ordered just for her!

Maggie took a few steps here. This was taken on Wednesday and by Saturday she was walking across the living room! Something clicked and she took off!

The discovery that every child makes sooner or later! 

Clara's sidewalk chalk portrait of Maggie

Sweet smile

She's become quite a little daredevil lately. Climbing on chairs, boxes, etc and always so proud of herself! (And probably pretty tickled with the quick response it elicits from other family members!)

Daddy is her favorite snuggle buddy!

I just love this picture of them.