Finger Foods

According to Gerber, babies can start eating Graduate Puffs when they can do the grasping technique or are learning to crawl. At 6 months we figured we could still try Elyse on Puffs. She looked as if she enjoyed the taste and it was something she could eat that she saw dad and mom eat too. She eats them after her meal while Nate and I are eating ours. She used to take about 5 minutes to eat one. However, in the last few weeks she eats them so fast as if they are going to disappear. It interrupts our meals a lot, but it gives us more opportunities to sign "more" which we like. Yet she tends to make a high pitch yelp letting us know she wants more.

Elyse's New Favorite Toy

Elyse has a new favorite toy, The Leap Frog Music Table. Elyse's friend, Aiden got this toy over Christmas and because it played music Nate and I assumed in time Elyse would really enjoy it. Therefore, we got one from Craig's List and stored it in the basement. Now that Elyse is beginning to stand on her own while leaning on things, we thought it would be a perfect time to bring out the toy. Well, we were right.... she loves it! The video isn't really exciting it's more to demonstrate that she would rather play with the toy than look at the camera. I give the toy another two weeks and then it goes to the boring pile :)

Happy Anniversary Dad & Mom

Nate, Elyse and I had the opportunity to go down to Keokuk this past weekend to see Nate's parents and celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary. It's such a awesome thing and we felt honored to be apart of it.
Here's to wishing you two a Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary today! Love you lots.

Happy Anniversary

Today marks Nate and my four year wedding anniversary. I can't believe we've been married for four years already! Don't get me wrong, it hasn't been all perfect and happy; but those moments I believe is what helped us get to where we are today. I feel so blessed to have Nate as my husband. He is so genuine, loving, honest, open, giving and respectful. Every year we tend to go to dinner, talk about that year and celebrate. However, I think today's anniversary maybe a little different since we have Elyse. We most likely will spend a quiet night at home, probably go for a walk, and reflect on the last year, which will be a perfect way to celebrate.

Here's to 4 great years of marriage to Nate, my love as well as my best friend and I pray that God blesses us many many more!

Happy Anniversary S & K

Just a short post to wish my brother, Steven and his wife, Kim a HAPPY 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!! You two are so adorable together and we love you both very much.

Perfect Weekend from the Perfect Surprise

As I have previously posted, I was quite surprised to have my brother and sister-in-law here this past weekend. I think it may have just been one of my favorite Easters ever! The weather was beautiful and it was really nice to have so much help. However, I believe Elyse had the most fun, she loves spending time with her Uncle Steven and Aunt Kim. We spent everyday doing something new. On Friday we all went to the Como Zoo (free zoo here in St. Paul), Saturday, we went shopping at a great outdoor mall and Sunday, we celebrated Easter together. We got all dressed up, went to church and then because Kim never has, we had her and Steven go on an Easter egg hunt and then we all dyed eggs. Finishing the night with a beautiful and enjoyable walk as well as the Klauser favorite, ice cream cake :)

I just want to thank Steven and Kim again for taking time off to come see us. We loved having you and look forward to seeing you again REAL soon!!! Love you lots!

Below are just a few pictures from the weekend. Just like Thanksgiving, Nate, my mom and Kim left me with over 500 pictures I had to choose from, wow!

Happy Easter

We just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter. May it be full of joy, love and laughter. May you also take a moment and reflect the true meaning behind Easter. We are so thankful for our Lord in Savior, Jesus Christ who died for our sins and rose again so we could be free. We love you all and again, Happy Easter.