Growing So Big- 1 month old

It was only 1 month ago that Clairen came into our lives. 

Life has been adjusted once again and the meaning of completeness has become more real. Even though her presence in this world has been very brief, her little personality is blossoming and

we are discovering more about this little angel.  

A Normal Day:

1. I wake up around 6:30-7am- Eat!

2. I like to stay awake until sissy goes to school (8:30- 8: 45)

3. I nap from  8: 30- 10am.

4. Eat- 10am

5. Sleep 10:30- 12pm

6. Eat 12pm

7. Sleep 1pm-3:30-4pm

8. Eat 3:30/4pm

9. 4pm-6pm. This is the time of day I am trying to
 figure out. Sometimes I like to nap and sometimes I am awake.  

10. Eat- 6/6:30pm 

11. Bedtime 7pm

12. Sleep 7:30- midnight

13. Eat- midnight

14. Sleep- midnight - 3:30/4pm

15. Eat -4pm

16. Sleep 4pm- 6:30am

You are:
9 lbs
*adaptable
*patient
*easy going
*a mommy's girl
*good sleeper
*content
*cry when you first get in your car seat 
*love to sit up or be held on my shoulder 
to look around. 
*a swaddler
* refuse a pacifier
*intrigued by your big sister

A busy day deserves a peaceful
 sleep.  Our lives couldn't be 
happier without you, cupcake!

We love you!

Goodnight,

                 mom

Until we meet again, my beloved Gran.

   I feel so fortunate to have had such a warm, cozy,  "Gran" in my life whose sarcasm demonstrated a deep love for those who excepted it.  She was the highlight of our holiday gatherings, family parties and life events.  My heart is full of childhood memories from the greasy yet so yummy hamburgers she fixed every Saturday night to the Parmesan Cheese popcorn she served us grandkids as a fun treat! She supported her entire family no mater what circumstance they were going through.  

The absence of her presence has left a void in our hearts, but the warm strong hugs, soft grandmotherly wet kisses on the cheek and tender "I love you, honey" have been forever imprinted in our lives. 

I love you forever, Gran! We will meet again someday!

Wilma Jean Schapka

12/09/ 1927- 10/20/2011

83 years

"Table for 5, Please"

Sisters and Best Friends Forever!

Clairen's Bodyguard!

Cayman (5), Clairen (1 day), Cohen (2)

A partnership and commitment to raising Clairen

to be a strong woman of integrity and follower of Christ.

A daddy's heart can only handle so much cuteness!

It's a Girl!!

Our family would like to introduce you to our

precious new daughter...

Clairen Marinda Casey

7.0 pounds

19.5 inches

4:47pm

September 29, 2011


Where did you get her name?  
 We wanted to keep the
"C" theme and together made up the name Clairen.  Marinda is a combination
between our mom's names, Marva & Linda.  Both of our moms portray a strong yet 
peaceful strength, demonstrate a self-sacrificing love and have a deep understanding
of what God intended to be the most beautiful profession on earth, a mother! Although Linda has gone to be with the Lord, Clairen as well as all our children will know her as if she
were still here with us.