To Be Continued...

OK, so don't get mad or nothin', but don't expect to see anything for a week. I got trips to make.

Here Come the ABCs

Here is a little something I have been working on... plus a remix of an old classic.

Final Four, Baby!!!

So, this weekend my future team, the Hawkeye field hockey squad, played in the NCAA Tournament. It wasn't on TV like when they won the Big Ten Tournament, so Daddy had to watch the updates on the computer then come tell me how things were going.

It was a nerve-wracking way to take in a game, let me tell ya.

Anyway, they beat Louisville on Saturday, which set up a big game against Michigan State, who Daddy says are a bunch of poop-heads. Even though we had beaten them twice already this year (both in OT) I was nervous because it was on their home field. And besides, who wants to lose to poop-heads?

So Sunday we were keeping track of the game on the computer, but then the updates stopped. Nothing. I was so distracted I could barely color.

About 2 hours later we find out that a blizzard hit during halftime and they had to suspend the game until TODAY.

Here is the problem with that... we had to go grocery shopping during the time they were going to finish the game. So we ran out, grabbed some stuff as fast as we could (Daddy almost forgot to get the Nighttime Diapers) and rushed home to check the score.

WE WON, BABY!!!!!!!

Off to the Final Four, where they will play Maryland. I don't know much about them, but Daddy said that is who we played the last time we were in the Final Four - back when he worked with the team - and we owe them big time.

Go get 'em girls!!! I have the next few days to convince Daddy to pack up some juice and Cheerios, stick me in my carseat and drive on down to Louisville for the Final Four. Should be easy, I mean who wouldn't want to take a road-trip with a toddler?

Besides, they might need me...

Championship Visit

So, we stopped by Carver-Hawkeye Arena the other day and paid a visit to Coach Tracey and Coach Lisa. I really wanted to congratulate them on winning their THIRD STRAIGHT Big Ten Tournament Championship and wish them luck in the NCAA Tournament this weekend.

As always, it was fun. But the coolest part was they let me wear a Big Ten Championship hat (the ones the players get to wear after the game) and take a picture with the Big Ten Championship trophy.



I'm gonna get me one of these someday.

A New Throne

Mommy and Daddy got me a new chair last week. It's pretty cool. Good for reading books.



But you are not going to BELIEVE what they want me to do in it.

Hawkeye Pride

Big weekend for the Black and Gold.

Mommy had to go to St. Louis for some doctor thing, so Grandma and Grandpa came down to keep me and Daddy company. Grandpa was ready for a big Hawkeye weekend, so I put on my Hawkeye shirt and Hawkeye hat and was ready to roll.

First, on Friday morning Daddy and I watched the Field Hockey team beat Michigan State in the semi-finals of the Big Ten Tournament on the Big Ten Network. It was awesome. We went nuts and Daddy even let me text Coach Tracey after the game. She was excited.

We went to the volleyball game that night and it was fun as always. Herkey was there, and he was fun. They played the Jump Around song, so I got to jump around in my seat. And when we left it was tied 1-1, so I can only assume they went on to win. It was a bummer to leave early, though. Bedtimes stink.

Then on Saturday, Daddy and Grandpa went to the football game against Penn State while Grandma and I stayed home to watch it on TV. I saw what Penn State did to our volleyball team earlier this year, so I was nervous. But the Hawkeyes came through again and we high fived everybody including my new monkey George.

Then on Sunday, Daddy and I watched the Big Ten Field Hockey Tournament Championship Game. It was even cooler this time because they interviewed my buddy Caroline before the game. I kept saying "Hi Caroline" and waving to her on the TV, but she must not have heard me. She was probably super-focused on the game.

But the Hawks won their THIRD-STRAIGHT Big Ten Tournament and are off to NCAAs. You know, they have never lost a Big Ten Tournament in my life.

I hope that continues until I am old enough to play for them. Rumor has it Coach Tracey, Coach Lisa and Coach Meredith already have a little stick for me. I better go get it soon, cuz if I am going to make the team I gotta practice.

Field Trippin'

So there was about a million kids at the Children's Museum today. Again. Daddy said it was because lots of schools bring kids there for field trips.

Hey, if it's a field trip, why don't you go to a field and let me and my buddy Rosie play at the Children's Museum?

Not that I am anti-social, I like kids, but a girl shouldn't have to get in a fight just to play with the octopus puppet in the puppet room.

Sometimes the farm room offers some solace, cuz you aren't supposed to be in there if you are more than four years old, but sometimes the kids even come in there no matter how old they are. Real winners, I'm sure.

Yes We Can

Well, it's all over... well, not really. Now the real work starts, but at least there won't be any of those dumb commercials.

(on a quick side note - that is another reason I recommend Sesame Street. No commercials)

As excited as I am for the future, I think the thing I am most looking forward to is my new position as a "bellwether".

You know, "No candidate has ever won the presidency without the endorsement of Claire's Crib".

It's totally true.

Election Day

What are you doing reading this blog? Go out and vote!!

It's a Bird, It's a Plane...

...no, it's SUPER CLAIRE!!!!



I must say, this Halloween stuff is a BLAST!! First, we got in my Super Claire costume (big props to Mommy and Grandma Sara for making the cape, headband and skirt). Then, Mommy and I went around to our neighbors houses and said "Trick or Treat" and they gave us candy.

I'll admit, that part was kinda scary. I didn't know these people very well, and it felt kinda awkward asking them for candy. And lots of them had scary stuff at their houses too, so I was a little hesitant.

But then we went home and met up with Daddy - that's when the cool part started. A bunch of kids in funny outfits kept coming to our house and we gave THEM candy. Daddy let me help. Whenever I would hear the doorbell ring, I would yell "KIDS" and run to the door. Then he let me help give them candy. It was the funnest. My babysitter Jenny even came by. We gave her extra candy cuz she is nice.

Speaking of candy, I got to have my first piece of chocolate... WHOA!!! I was asking for more all night.

I can't wait for next year. I already know what I am going to be, too. But you'll have to wait and see...