A few pictures

...because we've been bad about updating. Not much has been going on with the Snider clan. We have had a few weekends at home which were much needed to relax. Claire is becoming so independent and keeps us laughing with the things that come out of her mouth. The picture below is Claire heading out to get ice - always a treat!
Yesterday, we tried out a new bar where the Clemson Club was getting together to watch the game. Lucky for us it was in Hoboken so Claire and I left at halftime. Claire had a blast and of course loved all the attention she got as the cutest Clemson fan at the bar. Poor child is already brainwashed. She runs around saying Go Tigers - touchdown! Too bad they lost a tough game last night.

I guess we tired her out. Any suggestions on how to keep this angelic looking child in bed at night? She doesn't have a problem going to bed but often times gets up at 2, 3, or 4 AM and wanders into our room. She only wants Mommy to get up and bring her back to bed and goes back to sleep fine once I rub her back for a minute or two. And I don't think it's nightmares because she never cries. Second problem is she gets up for the day way too early - usually between 6:15 and 7. She was a better sleep as an infant!Friday after work we took Andrea to the airport and she is now enjoying 16 days in London, Ireland, and finishing her trip in Munich for Oktoberfest. She is sad to be missing Nicoles shower, but we are definitely looking forward to seeing everyone. :-)

Now back to the football game - let's go Patriots!!