"The Claire Mae" & Grandma Della's BD Party

How many people can say they have a boat named after them, much less a 7 month old?  Claire is the lucky namesake of Grandpa & Grandma Baranko's new boat.  What an honor for her!  They acquired this awesome gigantic boat for quite a deal via an auction, and now they have it in Waukegan Harbor just a stone's throw away from their new house.  This boat could also double as an apartment if the need ever arose:)  We had a little re-naming ceremony for it last weekend.  First there was a de-naming part, and then there was a naming part, then she was the Claire Mae!

On Sunday we headed up to Wisconsin to celebrate Grandma Della's 88th birthday.   We had a fun party at Aunt Susan's house.  It is always nice to have quality time focusing on somebody so special!

Other than that, we're just gearing up for Disney next week.  Yippee!  Luke had his three year checkup and everything is good.  Matt took him and was relieved when he answered the doctor's questions correctly.  Here are a couple samples.

Doctor: "What do you do when you ride your bike?"
Luke: "I put on my helmet."

Doctor:  "What do you do when you cross the street?"
Luke: "Hold hands and look both ways."

Phew!  A couple of those Matt said he wasn't as sure he would know the answer to right away.  Snart kid.

He was 32.5 lbs and 39", which means he's not quite at the 40" that moves him up to a whole bunch of rides at Disney, but there are still plenty for him to do.

Lunch on the boat in the harbor

Claire enjoys the large relaxation area underdeck.  

Apple picking in Grandma & Grandpa's backyard.  They have one tree back there, but we got tons of apples from it.

I like all of the apple picking action in the background of this pic.

Birthday girl Grandma Della

Makin' bacon

Ba ha ha ha ha!  Luke got stuck in this tree this way.

Luke & Spumoni watching Sesame St. on the way home from the party.

I'm super smiley!!! 

Trombone lesson with Dad.

Bed head

Trying on my Minnie Mouse sleeper in preparation for DISNEY!!