Clara's Blog

Halloween 2010

2010-10-31T20:21:00.000-07:00

Check out our cute little duck! More photos from the evening here.

Clara (almost) walking

2010-06-08T20:59:00.000-07:00

Today for the first time Clara was able to push this little cart by herself. She was so proud!

Clara playing outside

2010-05-08T07:22:00.001-07:00

Clara & Ben Ben

2010-05-03T20:20:00.000-07:00

Here's Clara with her friend Ben Gill at her first birthday party.

Clara & Grandma Zientara

2010-05-03T16:38:00.000-07:00

Pictures from Clara's First Birthday

2010-05-02T20:47:00.000-07:00

Thank you Auntie Amy for taking these great pictures on Clara's first birthday.

Clara opening presents

2010-05-02T20:45:00.000-07:00

Clara and her First Birthday Cake

2010-05-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

Beth and Clara Playing

2010-04-11T18:46:00.000-07:00

Bees in the Backyard

2010-04-11T18:16:00.000-07:00

This doesn't really have to do directly with Clara, but before noon today as we headed into the backyard, we decided to turn back. This is why. About 90 minutes later it was gone, but wow.

Clara on her new swing

2010-03-29T20:24:00.001-07:00

We gave her a birthday present a little early. I think she likes it. Maybe. Or maybe the jury's still out. You decide.

Clara playing the piano

2010-03-25T07:57:00.001-07:00

She bobs like Stevie Wonder now to most music. That loud noise in the background? Lucy drinking water from her bowl. Subtle, isn't she?

Clara talking (sort of)

2010-03-20T16:38:00.000-07:00

Yes, Clara is now talking. Only problem is she's invented her own language that none of us can successfully interpret. It's still fun to listen...

Clara in Orlando

2010-03-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

Matt had a conference in Orlando so we took Clara with us. She had a great time in the sun and at the pool. More photos here.

Proud rider

2010-03-04T17:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T18:22:00.000-07:00

More eating

2009-10-18T18:16:00.000-07:00

Click here for the full album.

Trying real food for the first time

2009-10-13T18:06:00.000-07:00

Well, it's just rice cereal, but her facial expressions were priceless. Full photo album here.

Beautiful fall day in Snohomish

2009-10-04T19:23:00.001-07:00

Fun trip to Stocker Farms Pumpkin Festival in Snohomish (about 30 minutes north of Kirkland) with the Gill's today. Clara's looking forward to carving her pumpkins. Pictures from the trip here.

We ordered her Halloween costume this week as well. Can't wait...

Gameday with Grandpa

2009-10-03T20:20:00.000-07:00

Grandpa Heinz came over to watch the Huskies and Notre Dame this afternoon, and of course to spend time with Clara. Thanks Grandpa and Cher for the great hat!

Pictures of the afternoon here.

Lazy Sunday

2009-09-28T20:29:00.000-07:00

We got a new camera, so some of these photos are a little blurry as we figured out the right settings. But there are some great pictures of Clara, Beth and Lucy here.

Clara at Remlinger Farms

2009-09-28T19:05:00.001-07:00

This weekend we took Clara to Remlinger Farms for the start of their Fall Festival. It'll be perfect for Clara in a couple years, but all three of us had a great time on the train, in the petting zoo, and just sitting on benches in the nice early fall weather.

Lots of great pictures of Clara (and mom & dad) smiling!

Click here for the full photo gallery on Kodak Picture Gallery.

Clara in September

2009-09-28T17:23:00.000-07:00

Beth's been taking some great pictures of Clara this month. Here are a bunch together in another Kodak Photo Gallery.

Clara throughout August

2009-08-28T11:46:00.001-07:00

Here's a handful of pictures of Clara from the past month...

Sleeping at school

2009-08-27T13:14:00.000-07:00

Beth's getting her classroom ready today, and took the bug with her. She helped this morning, but needed a nap after lunch...

Clara in Sepia

2009-08-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Clara and Daddy

2009-08-15T13:12:00.000-07:00

More pictures of Clara (and Lucy, and Poppy)

2009-07-23T20:24:00.000-07:00

Here are several new pictures of Clara, as well as a couple of Lucy and the dearly-departed Poppy.

We got a smile!

2009-06-28T22:03:00.001-07:00

Every once in awhile, Clara surprises us with a smile. We got a couple good ones on camera, this is one of our favorites.

Baby close-ups

2009-06-26T22:05:00.000-07:00

Shots

2009-06-25T22:04:00.000-07:00

Clara had her first three shots yesterday. Not a happy camper, but at least she came away with some really cool puppy band-aids.

Sleepy Bug

2009-06-21T22:00:00.000-07:00

Matt & Clara sleeping

2009-06-17T22:02:00.000-07:00

Still the best part of my day.

Rosabelle Sparkle wants a change

2009-06-16T21:55:00.000-07:00

I think she got jealous of seeing Clara get so much attention on the changing table, so figured she'd just wait for the next round of excitement.

Mom & Clara sleeping

2009-06-15T21:57:00.000-07:00

Too many errands, must sleep...

2009-06-14T21:53:00.000-07:00

Clara with Grandpa Heinz

2009-06-13T21:52:00.000-07:00

Megan with Clara

2009-06-10T21:49:00.000-07:00

Aunt Megan comes to visit

2009-06-08T21:35:00.000-07:00

Aunt Megan (Matt's sister) came to visit bearing gifts. Here's the beautiful quilt she made, as well as a shot of Clara already enjoying its warmth.

How big did she get?

2009-05-29T16:23:00.000-07:00

The Sunday before Clara was born, I snapped this photo from my phone of Beth. It's the last decent picture we have depicting just how big her belly got.

Beth & Clara

2009-05-28T15:34:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous weather these past few days in Seattle, so plenty of fresh air for Clara!

Grandma Meets Clara

2009-05-28T15:33:00.001-07:00

Matt's mom came to visit over Memorial Day weekend. She cooked up a storm (we're still eating!), and had plenty of cuddle time with Clara. More photos from her visit here.

Clara's first bottle

2009-05-20T20:37:00.000-07:00

Seamless. Unbelievable. Can't say enough about the adiri bottles.

And, yes, I was as serious, focused and nervous as the picture implies.

Clara with Uncle Zandy

2009-05-20T20:34:00.001-07:00

Beth, Papi & Clara

2009-05-20T20:33:00.001-07:00

Happi Papi & Clara

2009-05-18T19:58:00.000-07:00

Clara, meet Papi

2009-05-18T19:51:00.001-07:00

Clara's maternal grandpa has been up from Reno the past few days, and we've all enjoyed his visit thoroughly. In addition to plenty of cuddle time with Clara, he's made us some fantastic meals (and put up with some of Matt's experimental cocktail recipes).

We'll be sad to see him on a plane back home tomorrow, but know he'll be back soon.

Clara's first photo shoot

2009-05-12T19:18:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning, we invited Susan Berman from Whimsical Photo Design to the house to take some pictures of Clara. Here are her first few photos from the shoot.

First Mother's Day

2009-05-10T22:11:00.000-07:00

Matt and Clara took new mama to Flower World today, easily the biggest nursery Beth has ever seen. She was like a kid in a candy store. Afterward, the whole family enjoyed time in the adjoining park and animal farm, then came home to a BBQ steak dinner.

Happy Mother's Day!

How early is too early?

2009-05-09T17:49:00.000-07:00

She may not have any idea what I'm talking about, but most days the past week Clara and I have watched baseball. I do my best to describe what's going on, which teams she's expected to root for and which she's expected to, well, not.

At a Dr. appointment earlier this week I found this hat. No-brainer.

Meeting Grandpa

2009-05-06T13:13:00.000-07:00

Proud Grandpa Heinz came for a visit last night. Clara was quite content to nap in his arms.

More out-of-town family will be arriving later this month, we can't wait for them to meet our little girl.

The best part of my day

2009-05-05T18:03:00.000-07:00

I could get really used to this. Usually right after she's been happily fed, Clara racks out and will sleep for at least 90 minutes. The best part of my day is having her asleep on my chest. It puts an awful lot of things in perspective.

First post-hospital doctor's visit for Clara this morning. All looks good.

First bath at home

2009-05-05T12:56:00.000-07:00

Happy mom, unhappy kid. But her hair and skin were squeaky clean after!

Diaper-changing time has also become somewhat of a game for Clara - I swear she knows what she's doing when we get a diaper almost changed, and she decides to let go with just a little more - all over the changing table, the clothes she's wearing, whatever. It's happened enough times now I think she's testing us. Thank goodness for extra wipes!

First Weekend

2009-05-03T15:40:00.000-07:00

More pictures. She's got to be the cutest sleeper I've ever seen, which is great because she's doing a LOT of sleeping.

More pictures from the first couple days

2009-05-02T15:57:00.001-07:00

Here's a library of photos from the first couple days. We had many visits from friends on Thursday, and yesterday was a good day for settling in at the house.

Racked out at home

2009-05-01T21:33:00.000-07:00

We got home around noon today, and have been settling in since. Clara is doing great - sleeping, eating, pooping, crying, then everything all over again (not necessarily in the same order).

Lucy has also been great. We've started calling her "third watch" since she gets very alert and worried when Clara cries.

We have tons more pictures from the past couple days, will get them up here soon.

Sleeping beauty

2009-04-30T18:25:00.000-07:00

She's been sleeping most of the day today, occasionally making one of those cute baby grunts or sighs. Mom and dad have spent plenty of time just staring at her, a bit in shock that she's actually here.

Baby Doctor

2009-04-30T17:29:00.000-07:00

Here's Clara with Dr. Sontrop, who has cared for Beth throughout her pregnancy and will be Clara's doctor now as well. She's been awesome for all three of us.

Beautiful girl

2009-04-30T15:21:00.001-07:00

Happy Papa

2009-04-30T15:20:00.001-07:00

Super Mom

2009-04-30T10:11:00.000-07:00

Happy (and a little tired) mama is doing very well the morning after. Here's a quick shot of mom and Clara after another successful nursing.

Hello, world!

2009-04-30T09:37:00.001-07:00

Meet Clara Mabelle Heinz. She was born last night at exactly 11:00 p.m. after almost 20 hours of labor. Proud mama is tired, but she and baby are doing just fine.

She's 7 pounds, 5 ounces, 19 inches long, and already starting to nurse and sleep just fine.

More pictures soon...