Tuesday, June 28, 2011

9 months old!

Guess what everybody - I'm 9 months old!!!!  Momma says I'm such a big boy, but all I know is that I love to crawl, climb, chew, and drool!  I crawl all over the place and I even chase Daddy around the couch.....Daddy eventually complains though cause I guess it is hard on his knees :)

I like to climb too - I climb on the kitchen cabinets, on the coffee table, and best of all, my crib.  I also like to chew on all those things too - so much that Momma bought me a plastic thing to chew on instead of the crib - the plastic feels better on my gums.

I'm also starting to talk, although Momma and Daddy have no idea what I'm saying.  Sometimes they get these big smiles on their faces when I say "da-da-da-da" - I don't really know what the big deal is about that!

Best of all, Daddy and Momma are starting to feed me their food.  AND - I love drinking out of my sippy cup!  Last night I had a meal that didn't include any mushed up food.  I got to eat little pieces of meat, sweet potato from Grandma M's plate, and rice from Daddy's plate.  I even ate a little bit of Daddy's crumb cake :)  It sure was yummy.  Oh and Grandpa and Grandma M were soooo impressed with my table manners.  I sat in the high chair the entire time and ate everything like a big boy!

Sometimes I catch Momma looking at pictures of me when I was just a little baby, so I remind her how much fun I am now that I can play with her and talk to her!  We have a great time together - and I love when Daddy comes home from work too cause that means more playing and bath time!

The only thing I don't like is when Momma puts me down to sleep - she doesn't understand that I like to cuddle with her all the time!!!!  She has been trying to get me to go to sleep without being fed or cuddled (to sleep) - I'm resisting a little, but I think she just wants to me to be a good sleeper :)  I keep trying to tell her that I am a great sleeper, but she seems to think I should be able to sleep through the night and fall asleep without her.

Ok - that's all from me!  I think Momma is going to add a couple of pictures to show how big I am!!!!

One hand!!!!


Momma - You're tricky....taking my picture outside the house!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

A few pics!!!

We are currently in Toronto!  Doug is taking some training, so Charlie and I are tagging along!  Here's a few pictures to keep you happy until we can upload some from our trip!

Momma thought this was cute!

My favorite sitting position lately!

Monday, June 20, 2011

38 weeks old

Today Charlie is 38 weeks old.....He has doubled his age.  38 weeks in the womb and 38 weeks growing to be such a big boy in our lives.  We love you Baby Boy - it is such a privilege to be your Momma and Daddy.  And we decided to celebrate this milestone by taking you on your first flight :)

Here's a few pics of Charlie only days old.  Oh my, how he has grown!!!!







Sunday, June 19, 2011

Bath time - in a big boy tub!!

Charlie has graduated to the big tub!!!!  He was getting a little out of control with his other tub, turning around and climbing on it!  So after a few days of protesting - he didn't want to get in (at first), he is now loving bath time in a big boy bath.

But first, a few before pictures!!

I'm too big for this tub!

But I have loved playing in!!!

Hey - I can see myself!!!

Could you give me a little more water next time!

Hello!!!!

I LOVE bath time!!!!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Update on Foot Print

Ok - not a big deal - but here is Charlie's footprint in our garage that is still empty b/c of unfinished drywall!!!!

Friday, June 17, 2011

I'm standing!!!

Last week, I went to get Charlie from his nap.  MUCH TO MY SURPRISE, he was standing up in his crib.  I was shocked as I had never seen him try to stand in his crib before! :)  Now he is standing in his crib about half of the time I go to get him and it hasn't yet become a problem when he gets put to bed (however, I'm just waiting for him to refuse to lay down!!!!)

I didn't catch his first standing episode on camera (too shocked), but I did get it the second time!!!

Oh Momma - I'm sooo smart!

And strong!!!
And as you always say, I'm growing up much too fast!

Thursday, June 16, 2011

To hold you over!

I need to get editing some pictures, but here is a couple to hold you over!!!!

Charlie's new hat - yes, another hat!!!!  We were out for a walk and the hat kept on sliding down - yet not enough to cover his eyes.  He eventually fell asleep and this is how we ended our walk!!!


I'm awake now Momma!!!!

Monday, June 13, 2011

High chair fun!

Charlie is starting to eat like a champ!  I've discovered that he prefers to chew his food than be fed pureed food.  Soooo - meal times take a bit longer, but he is eating great!!!!  He has also learned to hold his water cup - and loves banging it on his high chair.  Dad and Grandpa thought it was hilarious and also needed to capture the moment on their iphones.
Daddy and Grandpa - am I that interesting????  Momma's camera is better than your iphone....


See all my teeth?!!!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Fun with Grandpa!

Grandpa S came to visit and we had sooo much fun.  He played with me, read with me, and took me for a walk!  Love you Grandpa!



Friday, June 10, 2011

Crawling now!

Over the past few days Charlie has started crawling.  He likes to follow me around the house and the best part is that he is still pretty slow, so I'm not too worried about him getting into things yet.

Here are a few pictures of him having a good time on the hardwood floor.  Most people don't think that Charlie smiles a whole bunch, but when it is just him and Momma - he is all smiles!
Momma - you're pretty!

I'm going to get you!!!

Oh - I'm getting strong!

What in the world is that?????

Love you!!!





Ok - and maybe a few tears too!
Can you please stop that Momma?

The hardwood is hard on the knees!!!!

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Laundry Fun!

I am still enjoying our washer and dryer..... now, I didn't say that I love doing laundry - but I do have a new appreciation for doing laundry whenever I want to and without having to travel 45 minutes to use my mom's or my sister's.  Charlie is enjoying it as well.  He also likes playing in the laundry basket - we have lots of fun playing and falling!!!  Charlie's tough :)

Soooo nice :)

Look - I can grab the top!!!

Oh no!  Momma - help!

Hehehe - I love playing in the laundry basket!

I'm going to stand up!

Uh oh - not again!

Yeiks!!!!!

Bam!  Don't worry - I didn't cry cause our carpet is so plush and soft!

Hi Momma!!!!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Hats

I did a quick photoshoot of all of Charlie's hats.  For your viewing pleasure!

I'm cool......

Ready for baseball!

Yah - I rock this hat!

Your next golf pro!