Clara Andrea Kratzer's Blog

Hodgepodge of Images.

2012-02-15T12:58:00.010-07:00

X-Mass Fun

2012-01-06T13:16:00.002-07:00

Autumn Fun!

2011-11-09T12:44:00.007-07:00

Hiking

2011-09-16T11:54:00.005-06:00

Playing catch up.

2011-08-25T11:13:00.007-06:00

Red Butte and Pink Martini

2011-07-07T10:51:00.003-06:00

Camping is fun!

2011-06-21T10:06:00.007-06:00

We went camping in Escalante State Park, where I enjoyed the tents, my own sleeping bag, and the chilly lake which I named “salt lake.” We hiked to see the petrified trees and also hiked to calf creek falls. I loved splashing in the puddles at the falls. We went to Capitol Reef on our way home, but it was too windy for much hiking, so we enjoyed the drive and found some petroglyphs.

Thomas the Train

2011-06-21T09:59:00.003-06:00

On Memorial Day weekend we drove through the blizzard in Parley's canyon to take a ride on Thomas. It was lots of fun, compete with mini golf and a ride on our own personal "train."

May Flowers bring June showers.

2011-06-21T09:54:00.005-06:00

In May I was dedicated at the First Unitarian Church, so I got my princess gear on. The dedication was very nice, and I behaved well though I wasn't at all sure what was going on.

Pete, Mama, and I did Strut your Mutt for CAWS, and daddy took pictures after. Aspen had to stay home because she doesn't play well with other dogs.

We went to Temple Square to see the tulips before we missed our chance. I thought the temple was a castle, and the nice Sister Missionary took a family picture in front of the temple that would greatly please my great grandparents.

Red Butte

2011-05-12T11:36:00.001-06:00

On my birthday weekend we went up to Red Butte to check out the thousands of daffodils and other pretty flowers. I'm looking forward to warmer days.

SBV Race (or be carried) for the Cure

2011-05-12T11:36:00.000-06:00

We did the Race for the Cure in memory of daddy's aunt Sally. It was a
lovely morning, and we walked among 20 thousand other supporters. In the
afternoon we enjoyed a picnic at Murray park with daddy's family.

3 years old, Party time

2011-05-12T10:35:00.000-06:00

After anticipating it for at least 6 months, Clara finally had her
mermaid birthday party. It snowed the morning of, but it was fun
regardless.

3 years old.

2011-04-29T11:17:00.005-06:00

Easter

2011-04-29T11:13:00.004-06:00

Dancing fool.

2011-03-28T11:11:00.004-06:00

Playing catch up.

2011-03-25T09:43:00.003-06:00

Videos

2011-03-11T10:35:00.002-07:00

Bowling, Birthday,boots, tea, and dancers on ice.

2011-03-11T10:15:00.005-07:00

Playing catch up.

2011-02-21T14:43:00.006-07:00

Here are a few images taken from new years to sledding. It's been busy.

X-Mass 2010

2010-12-28T10:50:00.004-07:00

I love Christmas time!
I had a grand Christmas! I told Santa at This is the Place that I’d like a dollhouse, and loved seeing his reindeer. I went to my first Nutcracker ballet, where l did pretty well and was quite impressed by the dancers in pink with sparkly crowns. Christmas eve and Christmas day were spent with my beloved cousins and it was all magical. And thanks to grandma, I did get a dollhouse.

Because I can!

2010-12-01T08:48:00.007-07:00

Poncho

2010-11-08T10:16:00.005-07:00

Thats right folks! We have matching Ponchos! Aunt Jeanie made them for us, and we love them! As you can see.

Not So Scary After All

2010-11-08T10:10:00.003-07:00

Halloween has been an adventure in discovery. I declared I wanted to be a spider before I knew what the holiday was all about, and was cautiously intrigued by witches and all the spookiness, even to the point of refusing the business of trick or treating because there might be witches out. But, when the time came, I got right into it and had a great time knocking on doors, saying all the right things (trick or treat, happy Halloween, and thank you), and accepting treats. It was, as I like to say now, “fantastic!”

Garden After Dark

2010-11-08T10:00:00.007-07:00

I put on my ladybug tutu for a Halloween visit to Red Butte. I was pleased to meet up with my friend Graham and cousin Gavin there, and we got to do a lot of fun cultural crafts in celebration of Halloween. Our favorite was the Japanese Tea lanterns, which we decorated, lit, and released on the pond. So pretty.

California!

2010-11-08T09:20:00.015-07:00

Last month we got on the train in our pajamas San Francisco bound! I really liked the train, especially being able to move about. We spent the weekend with Phoebe and Nick, and we did so many fun things, including the Japanese Tea Gardens, Golden Gate Bridge, the Cable Car, and the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival with our friend Ella. It was very hard to Leave our friends and go home. Hope to see them again soon.

As well this is the biggest Post so far.

“It’s Beautiful! I love it!”

2010-09-21T10:47:00.008-06:00

We have been busy hikers, going first to Wall Lake in the Uintas, then to Donut Falls. I thought Wall lake was very sparkly, and I enjoyed splashing around the edges. I was also impressed by Provo Falls. When we hiked Donut Falls the next weekend, Adam, Angela and Gavin joined us. It was Gavin’s first hike, and I was sure to help him figure out how it’s done. Daddy and Adam scrambled to the top of the falls to check it out.

Bear Lake

2010-09-08T10:35:00.001-06:00

Last week we enjoyed a trip to Bear Lake with daddy's family. Every time I saw the beach I said "my beach!" and I loved playing in the sand with my beloved Gavin and auntie Angela. I insisted on climbing the climbing wall, and Alex was gracious enough to fund my adventure. I didn't quite make it to the top, but it was a good start. We also celebrated Gavin's first birthday, with a very cool piñata. Mama, daddy, and Alex tried to go for a bike ride, but the rain didn't agree. They did still make it to the lake, which was spectacular.

Zombie Walk

2010-08-10T12:35:00.003-06:00

Mama and daddy thought it would be a good idea to go walk around with a bunch of zombies. I was 100% unimpressed, but tried to be brave. And even though I love my cousin Gavin, I'm not silly enough to let down my guard around his zombie self.

Albion Basin

2010-08-10T12:32:00.003-06:00

Auntie Jeanie suggested we all hike to Cecret Lake. The wildflowers were splendid, and along the trail we spotted two bull moose. I had never seen a moose before, so I tried to be very quiet and not startle them. We also saw a mama moose with two babies along the road, but they were too far off for a photo.

Red Butte Camp Out

2010-08-10T12:30:00.002-06:00

We got to spend the night in Red Butte with cousins Nick and Rachel! We enjoyed playing in the gardens, making s'mores, and looking for stars. It was such a treat to be in the garden overnight.

Cream cheese face

2010-08-10T12:28:00.002-06:00

Boy O boy I do love Cream cheese.

DIRT!

2010-08-10T12:26:00.002-06:00

Adam, Angela, and Gavin came to help my parents unload mulch from Auntie Melissa's truck in preparation of our Pioneer Day celebrations. We were as dirty as can be, but the yard looks nice. Thanks to everyone who helped!

Face paint and fun.

2010-07-22T09:32:00.004-06:00

My first face paint! I loved it. If you can't tell, I'm a dragon. I went to visit my Grant Grand Aunt as well, I love her. I also love the park.

Bring Me My Pony!

2010-07-20T08:46:00.001-06:00

For our Independence Day holiday, we went with cousin Nick, auntie Melissa, and Oma to check out the Pony Express Trail. It was fun to see the historic sites and learn more about those speedy mail-delivery ponies. We also made an attempt at hunting for geodes, but that was harder than we were expecting (turns out they are NOT wearing neon signs, sorry aunt Melissa). It was truly the middle of nowhere Utah, and quite the adventure.

Clara Squared

2010-07-20T08:44:00.004-06:00

I finally got to meet my mom’s long-time friends, and the person I share my name with. We went with Clara and Zach to the International Peace Gardens for a picnic, and had a wonderful visit. Hope to see them again soon!

More faces.

2010-07-12T14:12:00.002-06:00

It's...

2010-06-29T09:39:00.005-06:00

"It's Sour"

Dancing, dancing, dancing!

2010-06-18T09:32:00.002-06:00

Dancing, dancing, dancing! She's a dancing machine!

Waterfall Canyon

2010-06-10T09:40:00.003-06:00

Lava Hotsprings

2010-06-10T09:35:00.003-06:00

Mothers day!

2010-05-17T09:36:00.000-06:00

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

2010-05-17T09:28:00.003-06:00

My party

2010-05-17T09:21:00.001-06:00

I'm 2!

2010-04-28T12:44:00.003-06:00

I'm 2 today! Here's a look back at how big I've gotten!

April!

2010-04-26T12:06:00.008-06:00

I am loving spring, and try to get outside every chance I get. Mommy,
daddy, and I enjoyed a visit to Red Butte. So many pretty flowers!

I also got to decorate cookies with my cousin Nick and my friend
Christiana. I was very good at sampling the decorations and the finished
product. Yum!

To celebrate my birthday, some of my friends and relations joined me at
the Living Planet Aquarium. Fish! Penguins! Ladybug tutu! Cake! Hooray!

Easter

2010-04-08T09:08:00.006-06:00

Easter, a day where something happened along time ago not really sure what. But What I do know is it's a day where you go out and find candy inside eggs. But you first need to find the eggs, because they are hidden. Just seams a little strange to me. But Clara had a great time in doing it.

Some adventures.

2010-04-08T09:03:00.003-06:00

Here are a few images of some recent adventures.

Playing catch up.

2010-03-22T11:51:00.010-06:00

Sorry folks this is a mess of images form the last few months. We have. 2 birthdays, reading with O-pa, fun with daddys new poncho, fun outside, hanging with dad and Pete, and snowshoeing.

Fat Tuesday!

2010-02-16T09:58:00.005-07:00

To celebrate Fat Tuesday, here are a few great videos for you to eat right up.

Who Dat? VOO DAT!!!

2010-02-08T10:35:00.004-07:00

The Saints won!!! First time ever!!!

Best Friend's Once Again!

2010-01-22T09:27:00.004-07:00

I had the opportunity to visit my beloved Best Friend's critters again because I had the very important task of introducing my cousin "Nit" and auntie Melissa to all the animals there. There was snow there this time, but I still went to play in the desert with daddy and the dogs while mama, Nit, and Melissa worked their tails off with the kitties.

Crazy

2010-01-22T09:26:00.001-07:00

My Dad just can't help him self. It's not really his fault, I'm just to cute.

Snow!

2010-01-22T09:22:00.002-07:00

Sledding is a new and wonderful thing! I was a little dubious at first, but I like it! I'm just getting started on the little hills, but I don't mind the bigger ones if I have someone to hold me tight.

Lights at the Zoo

2009-12-31T08:51:00.004-07:00

A few days after Christmas we went to the Zoo to see the lights. I
enjoyed the fun decorations, but my favorite part was growling back at
the vocal tiger who thought we all might make a good evening snack.

Merry Christmas to all...

2009-12-31T08:48:00.004-07:00

I'm starting to catch on to this Christmas business. I like to talk
about Santa, and I enjoyed opening my gifts. On Christmas morning, I had
to wake up my sleepy cousin "Nit" to see what goodies Santa brought for
us.

Puerto Vallarta 2009

2009-12-21T07:28:00.007-07:00

Clara's many faces. Anna and Clara, and Pete.

2009-12-08T13:25:00.007-07:00

Here are a few new photos of our great family and my gorgeous girls, and a few of Pete.

Happy Thanksgiving in Kanab!

2009-11-30T09:57:00.005-07:00

I celebrated Thanksgiving at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. I'm not old
enough to volunteer yet, but loved seeing all the different animals. I
was so surprised to wake up Thanksgiving morning and see the horses
right outside the window. Wow! Daddy took me and our dogs to play in the
desert, which was fun. When it was time to say goodbye, I told each of
the animals "bye bye, seesoon." I can't wait to visit again.

Happy Birthday to Angela and first Longboard run

2009-11-30T09:48:00.005-07:00

Happy Birthday to Bryan.

2009-11-12T11:13:00.004-07:00

I'm a star! Well you all know that my nick name is "Little Star" so yeah I'm a star! But check out the images below and you will see me singing with my Dad, at my friends 40th birthday party. It was great!

Back at the Zoo!

2009-11-12T11:10:00.003-07:00

I love the zoo, and all the animals, and I love my Mom.

Dancing with Daddy

2009-11-12T11:06:00.000-07:00

I love to dance with Daddy.

Tracy Avery and Graham

2009-11-02T12:59:00.003-07:00

On the way to the Tracy Avery we ran into our friends, and Graham. Mom calls him my "boyfriend" That's OK with me. He's so cute.

Baby of 1000 expressions

2009-11-02T12:42:00.004-07:00

Clara the baby with 1000 expressions, and a father with a fast camera to capture them all.

Halloween

2009-11-02T12:38:00.003-07:00

What a great and crazy time this is. Had so much fun with every one. Yes Uncle Adam is OK after his chocking