Last tooth

Charlie popped out his final molar last week!  He has been my teething pro.....lets hope his baby brother or sister continues the trend.  I was a little more suspect this time as he had a runny nose, but not many other symptoms.  And I'm not sure if the runny nose was part cold as Doug came down with one a few days after Charlie developed his runny nose.  Thankfully, I stayed away from the sickness!

So that's that - no more teething talk from me.....at least for 4 or 5 months!  I started this blog because I was shocked at Charlie's first tooth making an appearance just after his 4 month birthday.....crazy how time flies.

So - Charlie is talking up a storm.  He is telling me when that he is hungry....which is not always the case ;).  He said the other day, "I don't like to poop in the corner."  HAHAHAHA!  20 minutes later he made his way over to the corner.  He is telling me what he would like to eat, that he has to get gas for his trucks, and everything else that goes through his little brain.  The crazy part his that his pronunciation is really clear.  Maybe all the reading is paying off!

We are in the process of putting together his big boy bed.  We've been talking about it for quite a while now, and I'm hopeful it is a smooth process, but I'm also being realistic that it could be a little unpleasant too!  He never tries to get out of his crib (which isn't even on the lowest setting) and happily waits for us to come and get him in the morning.....sometimes 30 minutes after waking up.  So lets just say that if baby brother or sister wasn't coming soon, Charlie would be staying in the crib!

Speaking of baby, this little guy or girl is more active than Charlie.  Doug nicknamed him/her popcorn quite a while ago, and even though the name didn't stick, he/she is definitely like popcorn - moving around a lot.  BUT - I love it.  I think its the best thing about being pregnant.....there is something so special about it.  Mind you, I have yet to get a good punch or kick that hurts :)

There's my little update - I have a few pictures to post, but need to get them off my camera!!!!

First Horse Show

Auntie Crystal was up briefly for a horse show at the end of August so of course we wanted to take Charlie to watch her! 

Charlie loves horses!  More than his Mom.  He wouldn't hesitate to get up with Grandpa or Auntie Crystal - even if he barely cracks a smile!!!  Anyone who knows me from my childhood knows that I did not like horses, and really, didn't like animals growing up.  I hope Charlie enjoys riding horses as he grows up - but maybe not as much as his Auntie!

See ya Mom!

I love how he holds on to the horn!

Just a little smile for Mom - this is the face we got after singing to him!

What are you crazy people doing????

Hello!

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More Splash Park Pictures

Now that summer is over and the splash park is closed, I thought I would post a few more pictures.  He loved the splash park this summer and so did I.  It was a great place to go with friends when it was hot.  I didn't think I would like it so much!!!!  By the end of the summer, Charlie would go off by himself with whoever we were at the park with.  I was pretty impressed!  We even went a few times with Daddy - which is why I was able to take pictures.

Charlie is also eating whole apples.  One time at the Calgary Stampede, he ate the entire apple - core included!  So funny!!!!!

Charlie says "cool dude" when he is wearing sunglasses!

I love capturing his smiles!

More fun!

With tractors and Charlie's cousin's bike!  Charlie seriously loves tractors.  And he loves to drive them by himself.  No need to start up the engine or even get it out of the garage - he'll sit and play anywhere!!!! 

We had a family gathering a while ago, and his cousin's bikes were out.  He got on one and rode for a bit - notice the colours???

Notice the train in the background????

I need one of these!!!!