10. Belated.

My sweet Claudia turned 10 back on the 1st.  Things have been so crazy with her party, school, and all the other birthdays, we haven't had a chance to take any photos until last night.  It felt like fall, so it was good that the outfits that she picked were on the cooler side!
There is so much to love about my firstborn.  Claudia's personality is sweet and cheerful.  She is a very genuinely grateful child.  Even if I fry her an egg or make mac and cheese from a box, she thanks me for the wonderfully delicious meal.  Claudia is also an extremely good helper.  We have meetings or company here often and she is really like my "second hand man."  She sees what needs to be done and just does it.  Get extra chairs, set the table, light candles, etc.  Claudia also is quite humble, she's easy to correct and quickly apologies if she gets angry or is disrespectful.  
Claudia still loves to dance, she's taking a new ballet class this year.  It will be a bit more intense for her and we are excited to see her grow there.  She also loves to plan.  She always has an idea for something, making all kinds of lists with her ideas.  I keep saying I think she will make a good wedding planner some day!    Claudia loves fashion.  She loves picking out outfits, dressing Greta, or digging through the next seasons clothing to see what she can anticipate wearing.  She got some money at her party and really wanted to buy a pair of "jeggings".  She wore them in these pics.  So cute.

Claudia's gift from us was getting her ears pierced.  She got it done just a couple hours before I took these.  So grown up.
We are so blessed to have Claudia in our family.  I can hardly believe that my chubby little girl is now 10 years old.  Where did that decade go??  We love you, girl!!