Living Lively

The Little Gym for a Little Lively Girl

2009-04-17T15:23:00.000-07:00

Claire Catherine is checking out the equipment at The Little Gym today at playgroup - we had a fun time "climbing" on the mats and playing ball. She's worn out as you can see from the big YAWN! ;-) The tunnel was her favorite...

Claire chatting to herself !! 11 MONTHS :)

2009-04-14T20:41:00.000-07:00

SMILES STRAWBERRIES AND SUN....

We took the afternoon to visit my mom, and take some fun Springtime pictures of my sweet girl at eleven months. While we were snapping pictures she decided to start "chatting" "babbling" and "talking" a little...I love this! I think she's trying to figure out how to call someone on the phone...

2009-04-11T21:03:00.000-07:00

This weekend we traveled to Woodville, Texas - to celebrate Jacob's cousin's wedding reception party and family reunion at the home of Susan and Joe Smart...Their place is so beautiful and we had a great time visitng with everyone there!! Pictured here: Susan Smart and Claire, Aunt Frances and Claire, Jacob, Bobby & Claire, Jacob, Aunt Eloise, and Linda Housgesen

I love this dress....and Easter Basket to match :)

2009-04-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

Claire hunting (and posting) with the Easter Eggs...our pink princess....

Hunting for Eggs ~~ Easter 09

2009-04-11T15:40:00.000-07:00

Time to hunt....EASTER EGGS! Claire Catherine goes on her first Easter Egg hunt at The Woodlands United Methodist Church...Atti and Papa join us in our quest for the most colorful bunch! She hunts in her Easter dress...

The First Year is Drawing Near!

2009-04-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

Almost ONE -- This has been such a fun, busy, year for us...we've learned so much from our baby girl...she changes every day and I am so proud of the little lady in our lives! What a joy!! Her face full of happiness and she has so much to share, I can't wait to see each new development in her life - amazing
We're planning for Claire's 1st birthday party....and hope to see you all there -- busy with getting things ready to end the first wonderful year with our baby girl!

The Easter Bunny!

2009-04-09T19:03:00.001-07:00

Mom and I took Claire to see the Easter Bunny today...She was able to ask him where all the eggs were hidden and ask him for special goodies in her Easter basket! We are looking forward to this first Easter weekend with our baby girl....headed to an egg hunt, church, to visit family and more! Pictures with the bunny...

Easter Goodies

2009-04-08T15:31:00.000-07:00

Paw Paw or Peeh Paw or we don't know just yet, but my dad brought Claire her Easter goodies..she loved her bunny that had light up eggs!! What fun :)

Creekside Park Pics

2009-03-30T20:39:00.000-07:00

YAY!!! Fun times :)

Pictures of Claire Catherine and me from playgroup...we met our moms and kiddos at Creekside Park in

The Woodlands...these are some fun face shots of Claire and me.

Lunch with Friends - Gina, Noah, Allison, Emma

2009-03-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

Claire at our lunch date with good friends - Allison Holloway Short and her daughter,Emma. Gina Edmunds Rice and her son, Noah also joined us at Cafe Adobe :)

BLUEBONNETS

2009-03-27T15:52:00.000-07:00

Claire Catherine 10 months in the bluebonnets!

TEXAS BLUEBONNETS....Taking some time for some family photos in the Springtime bluebonnets - a Texas tradition!

SunSpringFlowerFun!

2009-03-24T20:13:00.000-07:00

Just some fun new pictures of our Springtime baby girl ... I can't believe that we will be celebrating her ONE year birthday soon! This hat was too fun (for me at least)....Sitting in the sun, Smiling fun, Sucking her thumb.....

St. Patrick's Day ~ Jacob's Birthday!!

2009-03-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JACOB!

We celebrated Jacob's 31st birthday at the Cheesecake Factory with all the GREEN glory I could find :) He's my lucky boy born on the 17th of March! Happy St. Pat's Day and Happy Birthday Papa! :) Mom came to eat with us and Claire was so excited about this "double holiday" at our house...GO GREEN!

Shay and David visit March 09

2009-03-05T21:30:00.000-08:00

Shay and David visit during Mom's stay in the hospital to be here with her, and help with everything. We are lucky to have such wonderful family in our lives...Not a good situation, but good to see them - it was good to have Shay here while Mom was recovering...

The BEST Dad-Husband-SonInLaw EVER!

2009-03-01T13:05:00.000-08:00

Claire Catherine is sporting her "Daddy's Little Helper" outfit while we work at my mom's townhouse preparing it to sale! Any takers??? Claire did a great job, painting/new light fixtures/updates galore..she's got that decorator's touch! :)

Jacob was awesome - he's so handy and helped mom out soo much!! We all worked together to get this place ready to put on the market!

2009-02-27T12:56:00.000-08:00

A fun night out with old friends!! Jacob babysat Claire so that I could take a break and spend some time with some good friends! We ate dinner and sat outside on the riverwalk at The Goose's Acre in The Woodlands - Good times!! :)

more friends at the park!!

2009-02-22T11:12:00.000-08:00

Playmates at the park....

Today while we were at Northshore Park on Lake Woodlands we ran into Gary, Allison and Emma Short!! What fun!

Here are a few pictures from the rest of our Sunday afternoon at the park...
Emma loves the slide, almost as much as Claire loves to swing!!

Northshore Park with Atti!

2009-02-22T11:05:00.000-08:00

We took Claire Catherine to the park today to get out and enjoy the SUNSHINE! Atti was here after babysitting for Claire on Saturday night...
What a great way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon! Claire loves the swings , almost as much as her Atti!!! She's a great grandmother....

A night out! Fun with friends!

2009-02-21T11:01:00.000-08:00

Good friends & good times...
Saturday night we celebrated Rob and Tim's birthdays by going out in Houston - it's been too long since we've had a fun night out with our friends!! Jacob, Gina & Tad, Suz & Rob, Jen & Tim, we had a FUN time --

Grand Bob's Birthday party with "Aunt" Susan Smart at the Lively's Ranch

2009-02-21T07:19:00.000-08:00

A trip to East Texas to visit Mamaw Allison and Grand Bob for a birthday surprise party! We went to Lufkin today to see the Lively family for Susan and Bobby's birthday party...

Pictured here: Susan Smart, Eloise Stephens, Allison Lively

It was a great time with good food and beautiful weather!

4 friends 4 ever! LINDSAY GINA MONICA and SUSAN

2009-02-19T11:17:00.000-08:00

Playing, and having fun-- Monica was here from North Carolina last week to visit with family. She was able to come over to Susan's to hang out with us for while and catch up while she was home...Gina brought Noah down and I snapped a few pictures of our favorite kiddos playing together...all we are missing is our boy, Matthew! Check out Claire, Caroline and Noah having fun! :)

Who needs the Pavilion when you have Papa?

2009-02-15T11:29:00.000-08:00

Papa's playing is music to Claire's ears >>>

Jacob constantly plays his guitar for Claire and she just loves it - she will watch him and play along on the table as she keeps the beat!! :)
She also sings...

Lively Love :)

2009-02-14T11:18:00.000-08:00

A night out......

Lively Love Jacob and I headed out for dinner and fun - We ate at AMERICAS restaurant on The Woodlands Waterway riverwalk -- very cool place!! Good dinner and great date with my husband!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Thanks to Hootie and Peepaw for babysitting Miss Claire too!

Valentine's 2009 I've got more LOVE to share...

2009-02-14T11:03:00.000-08:00

Claire opened each of her little Valentine gifts and cards and we read her little messages... she had a great time checking everything out...She LOVES the flowers we got from Papa!! Thank you Jacob - we love you!! - The Lively Ladies

Some more pictures of Miss Claire Catherine enjoying her Valentine's card and fun :)

Valentine Oh-Nine!

2009-02-14T10:06:00.000-08:00

So much to love....

Our Sweet Valentine girl - 2009 -- Miss Claire is loving her first Valentine's Day holiday in her little love outfit...she was surrounded by cards, loving lions, and flowers from her Papa too! My Funny Valentine >>>

Wes Meets Claire!

2009-02-12T12:17:00.000-08:00

Wes comes to see Claire....
Jacob's best buddy from HS, Wes Patton was in town visiting his family - while here he was able to have lunch out with Jacob, and finally meet Miss Claire!! A few pictures of the guys with Claire Catherine -- she loves the attention from these two guys!!

Gina and Noah come visit & get some lunch

2009-02-12T11:25:00.000-08:00

Gina brought Noah down today and we were able to get out and enjoy this awesome weather...took advantage of the patio at Berryhill - YUM! Here are a few pics of us before we headed out....
Jacob was able to be at home for lunch and meet Noah! Claire's face is cracking me up in this pic below...

Uncle Jacob holds NOAH D!

KISSY MISSY

2009-02-08T12:29:00.000-08:00

Fish Face! MUAH!! Kissy Kissy - Claire is doing the "fish face" and blowing kisses at us - she's captured here making funny faces at us from her play yard area :) CUTIE! :)

Little Miss Sunshine

2009-02-05T10:31:00.000-08:00

I took advantage of this beautiful weather and also used Claire as the model for 3 bows I made for our friend's little girl :) I just loved the way these turned out...our princess, for sure!

Miss Morning

2009-02-04T10:39:00.000-08:00

Happy in the morning - Claire woke up all smiles in her sunny crib :) I love that she's so happy and joyful! These make me smile....

Okay - so she's not always this happy, but she's a smiley girl lately -- we are having more
and more fun! Check out the video below...

Praying for Noah

2009-01-26T10:11:00.000-08:00

Praying for Noah Daniel....
Please join Jacob, Claire and me as we pray for Tad and Gina's 7 week old son, Noah --
He is in Texas Children's Hospital in Houston with condition known as SVT.
We are going to be strong for him -- and know that he will come home soon!
We love you so much, our little man, my sweet "Noah D"

SHAY & DAVID visit Claire Catherine...Family Fun!

2009-01-24T11:42:00.000-08:00

Shay explains how to find the best deals while shopping - Claire gets all the tips before we head out to the Galleria....

Claire's first trip to the Galleria -- Houston :)
Shay, Mom and I took the princess to the Galleria today for her first shopping adventure! It's never to early to start...

FAMILY FUN

2009-01-23T23:13:00.000-08:00

Our whole family had dinner out tonight to celebrate the nomination and successful process of naming the new CISD Intermediate school for my grandmother, OREE H. BOZMAN -
Mom, Daddy, Shay, David, Aunt Chrisi, Aunt Kerri, Jacob, me and Tyler (Shay and David's Big/Little Brother) all went to eat at Pappadeaux -- Claire had to stay home and rest, for her next day of activity ...

Uncle Dave and Aunt Shayzine....in TEXAS

2009-01-23T12:10:00.000-08:00

Claire is greeted warmly by Shay & David as she is sporting her RAZORBACK cheerleader outfit!! She is so excited to see S & D who came all the way from Fayetteville, AR to visit her... YAY!!!
So much fun....

little laugh...

2009-01-21T18:59:00.000-08:00

just a little laugh.......

Stroller Fit

2009-01-21T18:56:00.000-08:00

Gettin' out, Gettin' fit....well strollin' or strivin' to get some exercise

Claire and I attended Stoller Fit with our playgroup class today - so fun!
Just a few pictures of us out and about in this gorgeous day....

Bozman Intermediate!

2009-01-20T21:20:00.000-08:00

We did it!!!!!! After letters of support,mailings, e-mails, and so much help we did it! I am so excited and proud to announce that the new intermediate school in Conroe will be named for my grandmother, Oree H. Bozman -- YES! BOZMAN INTERMEDIATE is a reality!! YEAH! :)

B & W baby girl :) 8 months

2009-01-11T21:35:00.000-08:00

Growing girl......... so happy so smiley!

Just some fun shots of my baby girl in Black & White.... Claire 8 months old!

Tu Tu Tu much fun! :) My TuTu Princess...

2009-01-06T06:24:00.000-08:00

Claire got this Tutu from her Atti for Christmas -- we had so much fun with this!!!!!!!!!

All Smiles :) Claire Catherine

2009-01-04T20:56:00.000-08:00

Just a few fun shots before bedtime...she was just all smiles while I was playing with her on the floor :) Love that sweet smile...

Piano Player Princess

2009-01-02T20:34:00.000-08:00

Claire is Beethoven ~ quite the little piano player!! She LOVES her Fisher Price Star piano... this is just one sunny morning playing in our gameroom, check out the SMILE :)

Grandparents come to visit

2008-12-30T20:41:00.000-08:00

Claire has a visit from my mom and dad - AKA: "Atti" and "PeePaw" (we're hoping that name changes! ;-))
Just some fun pictures of my girl & her grandparents!

Gina & Noah visit us!!

2008-12-29T20:30:00.000-08:00

Gina and Noah Daniel stopped by to see Claire and me today - what a wonderful time in my life! I am so excited for Gina and Tad - Noah is so precious!! I just love him...
Gina and I have been best friends for 16 + years, time flies!! We've been through so much together and I'm so happy to experience this next big event in our lives!! :) YEAH!!

Claire SPARKLES

2008-12-29T17:39:00.000-08:00

Claire is her "Atti's" *Sparkle* girl..... mom called Claire (baby girl Lively) "Sparkle" until we knew what her name was going to be -- so when I found this shirt at Christmas time I knew it had to be hers!

3 Wise Men Christmas

2008-12-27T20:45:00.000-08:00

Jacob's mother, Paula (AKA: Mimi) and his two older brothers (Lee and Bobby) and our sister in laws, Stephanie and Amy all came to visit for Claire's first Christmas :)
Lee and Stephanie came from San Antonio with their 5 year old son, Jaxon to share the holiday fun, Bobby and Amy came with their son, Brady, 10 months -- A good time was had by all!!

Crazy for Claire

2008-12-27T20:32:00.001-08:00

Crazy girl -- babbling away, and having fun playing at home before bed time :)
My Claire....silly fun....

Christmas for Claire :)

2008-12-27T20:02:00.000-08:00

Just a fun video of our baby girl riding her new rocking horse with her grandfather and enjoying Christmas 08....small clip of our day....

Christmas Eve Candlelight church service

2008-12-24T20:49:00.000-08:00

Jacob, mom, and I took Claire to her first church service at The Woodlands United Methodist Church for Christmas Eve candlelight service. She was so good and did not make a sound. She loved the music and the service - I have gone to Christmas Eve candlelight service since I was born as well and I hope to continue this tradition with Claire

Happy Holidays

2008-12-24T09:52:00.000-08:00

Wishing you all CHEER in the NEW YEAR

MERRY CHRISTMAS ~ WISHING YOU A LIVELY HOLIDAY SEASON :)

2008-12-24T09:44:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2008
We are so excited to celebrate Claire's first Christmas and finally be a LIVELY little family!!
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday filled with happiness and joy! May God Bless your family...

Old friends, Good times!

2008-12-23T21:04:00.000-08:00

Susan Shacklett Dombrowski and Caroline Grace (8 mo), Jayme Jo Lynch, Allison Holloway Short and Emma Rose (20 mo), Lindsay Bozman Lively and Claire Catherine (7 mo), Melanie Perrine Allen and Katelyn (TBA), Angela Michelle Godfrey and Amelie (2 1/2 yr), Aimee Dewey Witherspoon and Abigail (4 mo) -- We have all been friends since about 5 years old or younger....From Brownies, dance class, parties, birthdays, school plays...etc... we have all been friends for 20+ years!! Love reconnecting with old friends...what fun!!

Snowbunny girl...just some fun new pictures

2008-12-23T10:36:00.000-08:00

Our Lively little one ... in her winter wear - Just some fun pictures of the fuzzy girl in pink!

Trying to move...

2008-12-22T11:22:00.000-08:00

working on crawling....
Claire is pushing up, scooting, rolling, inching, and is up on her knees and hands, but hasn't taken that first knudge forward just yet - Crawling is close!

A day with GrandBob, Mammaw Allison, Uncle Clint, Aunt Eloise and Aunt Susan! The Liveliest Crew around...

2008-12-21T21:09:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Claire's first Christmas with the Lively's early this year - we were joined by Jacob's Aunt Eloise and Aunt Susan. We had a wonderful day playing and opening gifts! Jacob recentlygot a motorcycle from his dad, a Honda 900 which is he is very excited about! Check out GrandBob and Miss Claire on the bike ready to roll --
Aunt Susan and Aunt Eloise brought Claire some cute new clothes and a music box for her collection....so sweet!

2nd annual KISD teacher party

2008-12-21T09:55:00.000-08:00

Lori Hurst, Kristyn Holmgreen, Staci Tomczyszyn, Lindsay Lively, Kelly Walsh, Carmen Phillips, Melissa May - best friends from teaching - this is our 2nd gift exchange party and we had such a fun time :) Love these girls!!

Bonnet Baby

2008-12-19T18:06:00.000-08:00

Bonnet Baby - I just adore this little dress given to Claire by Cherrie Watson, a lifelong friend of mom's. It's a classic dress - Just a few shots of Claire in her bonnet - 7 mo.

Claire hosts her first Christmas Party...

2008-12-17T19:33:00.001-08:00

Baby Santas - Cyrus (3 months) and Claire (7 months) --

Claire shares a chair with her Cyrus - They are dressed in the Christmas clothes and are sooo cute together! Check out their first picture, holding hands! Cyrus is just 3 months old and weighs a little more than 10 lbs! Precious little man!

Claire and 7 month old Lily play "cups" - the girls take turns stacking and clacking the cups! Lily is a May baby too!

We had play group at our house today and here a few pictures of Claire playing with some of the other babies in our group. This has been a wonderful experience for us - we meet weekly and I love getting to know the other moms and babies! Claire is a "social butterfly" already..... Claire plays with 10 month old, Donovan....

Santa Baby

2008-12-16T13:23:00.001-08:00

Just a few pictures of our baby girl in her Santa Suit....ready for the big day -

Claire in her cute Santa dress from "Aunt Monica" - she was sitting on "snow" in the North Pole....we like her furry booties!

Sunny Times after Santa pictures....

2008-12-11T19:18:00.001-08:00

Some fun home pictures of our girl after visiting with Santa....
So sweet - We actually have about 75 more, but I'll leave it at this for now.....
We have 2 more Santa locations to visit so more to come.....

We see Santa

2008-12-11T19:15:00.001-08:00

Santa sees the girls....Claire is posing proudly and Suz is picking up her princess out of Santa's arms below :)

Santa with Suz & the girls :)

2008-12-11T19:11:00.000-08:00

Good times with best friends ...

SANTA - Part I

2008-12-11T18:49:00.000-08:00

Waiting in line to see Santa Claus at The Woodlands Mall today! We had so much fun with Susan and Caroline too - the girls did a great job....These blog posts will get added in sections - we took so many pictures!! It was a blast :)

Claire Catherine is 7 Months Old

2008-12-11T18:43:00.001-08:00

Seven months of fun -- Our little girl is already 7 months old!! She has two teeth on the bottom front, and she's chewing on everything in between her grins :)

SNOW Day!!!

2008-12-10T20:30:00.000-08:00

It snowed today in THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS :) WOW- Claire and I had just gotten home from playgroup and it was snowing on our drive home - Jacob is out of town in Louisiana, so he missed her first "winter" experience....here are a few "self" pictures of us in the yard with the flakes landing on our shoulders!!

WELCOME Noah Daniel Rice!! Born 12.08.08 @ 1:08 pm 7 lbs 9 oz 21.5 in.

2008-12-10T10:31:00.000-08:00

Noah Daniel Rice......

Gina and Tad rice welcomed Noah Daniel into the world, Monday 12/08/08 - we were able to go see him and visit with the happy family. All the Rice's are doing well :) I love my new little "nephew" he's precious and such a blessing to us all!!!

Decorating her first Christmas tree at home - 2008

2008-12-07T10:38:00.000-08:00

Claire has her first experience hanging ornaments with mom and dad on her first Christmas tree. We're listening to Christmas music and decorating our gold and silver tannebaum :)

08 Market Street to kick off the holiday...Tree Lighting!

2008-12-01T20:24:00.000-08:00

A trip to Market Street in The Woodlands to start our holiday season....Claire had so much fun in the square. We saw the lighting of the tree, visited with elves and posted with the Santa statue -- more to come in our first December to remember!

Lively fun on the holiday weekend....

2008-11-27T16:52:00.000-08:00

Grand Bob and Miss Claire - fun times :)

Mom and Allison playing with Claire in her exersaucer - She's not sleeping, just closing her eyes in the flash ;-)

Thanksgiving dinner for Claire

2008-11-27T16:39:00.000-08:00

Everyone takes part in the feast for Claire's first meal

First foods - Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes - Gerber, that is....

Jacob feeds Claire her first Thanksgiving dinner and first food - Organic Sweet Potatoes = YUM!
We all took a turn at feeding her this first special meal

Grand Bob and Mammaw Allison & Uncle Clint

2008-11-27T16:33:00.000-08:00

Jacob's family visits Claire :) Happy Turkey Day

The Lively's visit - Thanksgiving weekend -
Jacob's dad, and step-mom Allison visit us along with Clint :)

Thanksgiving 08

2008-11-27T16:20:00.000-08:00

Claire Catherine Lively's first Thanksgiving holiday - My dad, John and mother, Patti came to our home for Thanksgiving lunch - later we were joined by Jacob's dad, Bobby, and step-mom, Allison and his youngest brother Clint. Claire loves her family time!!!
Grandparent names: "Grand-Bob" Bobby Lively, "Mammaw" Allison Lively, "Atti" Patti Bozman, "Peepaw" John Bozman :)

CLAIROLINE :)

2008-11-20T20:19:00.000-08:00

Caroline comes to play!! These pictures of the girls are hilarious --- Claire and Caroline are already the best of friends - BFF girls :) Suz and I have so much fun with them!!

Thumb Sucker!

2008-11-20T19:28:00.000-08:00

Our little thumb sucker - no pacifier but she loves her little thumb-kin :) Whatever works.... she sleeps soundly with that little thumb popped in there!

Mom & munchkin

2008-11-17T18:51:00.000-08:00

My pink princess -

Atti and the baby girl....

Several shots of us, just playing and having fun :)

Pretty day and pretty in pink - my girl in the sunshine :)

VAIL, COLORADO

2008-11-15T20:05:00.000-08:00

Jacob and I took our first trip away to Vail, Colorado - we had a get away and it was fabulous, but of course we missed our little bit at home :) Vail was beautiful - we flew to Denver and then drove to Vail, Breckenridge, Copper Mt., and Keystone... what a beautiful place and a great time. It was so nice to escape to a winter wonderland!

Bow head :)

2008-11-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

Bows are the best, or at least I think so!! My poor girl, a bow head :) I love it!!!

Claire Catherine is 6 months old!

2008-11-12T19:39:00.000-08:00

CLAIRE CATHERINE LIVELY

Claire Catherine Lively is six months old. She is the light of our lives and the joy of heart....

What an amazing blessing................

A visit to the Vietnam Wall traveling exhibit

2008-11-11T19:18:00.000-08:00

My mom and I visited the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall set up in Willis -
The weather was beautiful and we saw the paratroopers jump into the field where the memorial was set up -- it was awesome :) Claire's grandfather is a Vietnam Veteran as well so this is a special trip for her

Texas Double L Ranch

2008-11-08T19:55:00.000-08:00

We took a visit to see Jacob's dad and Allison today and had so much fun at their ranch outside of Lufkin!!
Claire got to ride her miniature pony, and Jacob got a "horse" of his own - on a "steel horse" he rides....check out our new toy, Honda 900

Such a pretty Fall day :)

Visit to Auntie G's house

2008-11-07T19:33:00.000-08:00

Playing at Auntie G's house - we took a trip to Houston today to see Gina and visit for lunch....Can't wait for Noah to arrive so we can all play!!

Napping with Papa

2008-11-05T18:47:00.000-08:00

My sound sleepers...one of the sweetest things in the world - my love

Claire and Jacob asleep - takin' a snooze :)

2008 VOTE election

2008-11-04T19:52:00.000-08:00

Presidential election history - 2008 Election Obama vs. McCain - Claire and I went to vote today and help to be apart of American History - notice her flag flare :) We voted at Sally Ride elementary, Claire's future school in Panther Creek

Our Claire Cat for Halloween!!

2008-10-31T18:06:00.000-07:00

Claire Cat was a kitty cat for Halloween this year, her first Halloween - we've had so much fun with her and this costume was just perfect! MEOW !!!
She went trick or treating on our Cul-de-Sac, and also at the Panther Creek Fall Festival -

Pumpkin Patch 08

2008-10-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

The Lively's at the Old Time Farm Pumpkin Patch - Claire had a great time and Atti joined us too!

A visit to the Old Time Farm Pumpkin Patch in Spring! A fun way to welcome Fall for Claire - playing in the pumpkins...

the Hurricane Ike aftermath

2008-10-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

A trip to Galveston, TX after Hurricane Ike hit in September. This is Claire's first trip to the island- Mom and I wanted to drive down and see first had the aftermath of this massive storm...

The Outlet mall

2008-10-14T18:29:00.000-07:00

A shopping trip out to the Houston 290 Outlet center with daddy and daughter :) Claire is in the Baby Bjorn with her papa - checking out the outlet deals....

5 months old!

2008-10-11T18:45:00.000-07:00

She's 5 months and starting to sit up!

Claire is 5 months old.... just some fun, relaxed pictures of her at home -

Ollie's visit

2008-10-11T18:42:00.000-07:00

Ollie comes to visit Claire -
Ollie was our nanny/housekeeper while I was growing up and while mom was growing up too! She's a part of our family, and I am so glad she got to come see her 3rd generation of girls -

Playing with the puppies....

2008-10-09T18:33:00.000-07:00

We had Claire outside today playing on Coleman and with Bailey - Coleman, our 9 year old Doberman LOVES his baby girl.....

Gina's Baby Shower for Noah

2008-10-05T11:17:00.000-07:00

We hosted a baby shower for Noah, soon-to-be baby boy - Congratulations Gina and Tad!! Carly, Lindsay, Allison, Alyson, and Susan pictured left. Gina and her bundle pictured right and Gina and me below :)

Fun at Mom's after the Race

2008-10-05T11:09:00.000-07:00

Claire and I went to "Atti's" house after we did the Race for the Cure - playing around outside in the grass - Snowball, mom's dog comes over to talk to Claire!

Race for the Cure 2008

2008-10-05T00:54:00.000-07:00

We have started a tradition that I will continue with Claire for years to come. We participated in the Houston Race for the Cure with Susan and her daughter Caroline. Jenny, Susan's sister went with us as well and allows us to meet up at her house.
This is an annual event we hope to continue -- Last year we "raced" with Gina too, but this year she slept in for the cure with Noah. Next year, the three muskateers for the cure will be out again.

Lively/Price Family Reunion

2008-10-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

Jacob's dad's family has an annual family reunion each year in East Texas. Jacob's dad has 8 siblings and there are a lot of Lively's spread out through East Texas (Jasper, Woodville, Chester, Lufkin, etc...) Some fun pictures of Claire's relatives :)

Hi Daddy -

2008-09-29T11:07:00.000-07:00

Just some pictures

we took to send Jacob while he was out of town at a conference

2008-09-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

Smile and snap! I just wanted to take a few of the pink princess today - Yes, I make her bows, and yes she is a bow head - but I love it! Our pretty girl....

Food at Four Months

2008-09-11T10:52:00.000-07:00

After a successful doctor's visit at four months, we could start rice cereal into Claire's diet - these are her first "bites" of a food other than milk -- We've only done the rice cereal a few times....

G & T's with Suz and Rob :)

2008-09-10T20:12:00.000-07:00

A trip to Gina and Tad's house to hang with friends for a fun night IN!!! Times have changed a little with Caroline and Claire in the family...and Noah on the way, but we still have fun -

Play time with Caroline

2008-09-01T10:40:00.000-07:00

Claire goes to visit Caroline and Susan one afternoon and play fun times with her BFF :) A couple of new pictures of our girls together -- twin time

Uncle Pete visits!

2008-08-28T10:32:00.000-07:00

Claire's Uncle Pete stops by for a visit and to check in my first week back to school....Kerri and Pete are wonderful part of our lives and Claire is soon to get know both of them better :)

3 months old

2008-08-11T10:07:00.000-07:00

Three Months Old! These are some "glamour" shots of Claire Catherine reaching the 3 month mark.... Growing and changing each and every day - more and more fun!