We have a SIX year old!! WOWZA!
It really doesn't seem possible that we have been parents to this sweet brown-eyed, dimple faced girl for SIX years!
Knowing Clara, it wouldn't surprise you that she is six, or maybe it would if you combined her height, large vocabulary and (often) mature behavior, you may assume that she is actually older. At six (occasional "normal" childhood behavior aside) she is everything we had hoped that she would be: sweet, mild-mannered, intelligent, loving, embracing a strong sense of who she is and the things she likes, interested in the world and others in her life, and is amazingly imaginative. She is really fun to parent and observe as she grows and learns. At six, she isn't the cuddly toddler, but understands that Mommy & Daddy need the occasional cuddle from her still. She has learned to read in the past few months and has taken off with fairly independently achieving the highest reading level in her class. She is always inquisitive and wanting to learn, yet is the best teacher to her little sister. She has her own sense of style, and is aware that multiple patterns or clashing colors shouldn't go together but will occasionally decide to wear it any way because it pleases her. She still idolizes her big cousin Taylor and her best pal, Davis, but her relationships with both have had to evolve within the past year. With Taylor, she is learning to stand up to her older cousin and with Davis, she has had to learn to accept him going to play with the boys while at school, understanding that their friendship will still be strong even as they embrace new friends. Clara has some difficult days or situations, but for the most part, our girl is a dream come true and we are so darn proud of her!
This year Clara's birthday actually fell on a very important day...SEAHAWK SUPER BOWL DAY!
As a family we were invited to a big super bowl party with many of our neighbors at a local theatre. At first we were torn about going since it was Clara's birthday, but as the community excitement grew with the Seahawk success, Clara became quite the little fan herself. The day after her big Frozen party, Taylor stayed the night with Grandma & Grandpa Stevens. The girls had a blast with their little sleepover and Clara chose Krispy Kreme for breakfast for some 12 Man doughnuts!
After Grandma & Grandpa left, we took Clara to pick out a Lego set and then she selected Taco Time for lunch. They also celebrated the Seahawks with free festive chips.
Mid afternoon we went to the Super Bowl party which was such a blast, especially for Kevin & I. The kids watched the beginning and the end of the game, but sitters were hired to take them to watch a kids movie in another area. Clara was so bashful, but also beaming with pride when all the kids at the party sang Happy Birthday to her.
After the big win, and celebration that followed, Clara loved having the Super Bowl on her birthday. What a fun gift!
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