Charlie is Standing!

Here Comes Trouble Times Two

We have been asked a great deal lately if Michelle and Charlie are twins. Granted we do not have twins, and I certainly have no clue how those who do manage, but it has been a whirlwind around here. Every hour it seems someone is into something they are not supposed to be whether it be Michelle, Charlie, Max or Midnight(currently the cat is trying to climb on the keyboard). Michelle particularly loves to play "I'm gonna getcha" and chasing Midnight around while saying "don't chase Midnight" and yesterday decided to brush Max with her hairbrush, not good. Charlie just loves to be anywhere besides the gated family room. He particularly loves the tubberware cabinet, I'm not sure where he learned that trick, NANI!!

Here are some pictures of our week.

Sunday: Lesson learned, nothing on the counters is safe from a toddler, especially left over birthday cake.





Tuesday: Lesson learned, Charlie has no shame he will take food from anyone, watch out Michelle.





Friday: Lesson learned, It is okay to walk down the stairs like a big girl and then "take a sleep" on the bottom stair if you are tired. **It is also okay to put your Crocs on over your PJs if you so desire.

Happy First Birthday Charlie!!

Charlie had a great first birthday surrounded by many loving family and friends. He started the day being sung to by his sister and Captain Zoom. We then did some last minute organizing for his party. He was especially happy to see Aunt Ann Marie and Uncle Joe who he hadn't seen in ages. When it came time for his cupcake he was certainly not shy.



Charlie was very excited to open his presents but quickly overcome by overstimulation and exhaustion.

Although we still miss Keepher like crazy, and Michelle continues to ask for her, watching Michelle and Charlie interact with one another more and more each day is so much fun.

Yesterday Michelle was reading to Charlie and then thought he needed a hug. She wanted to make sure it was a really big one so she wound up for it before smacking it on him....






And isn't he just getting so big? I can not believe he is going to be one on Saturday!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

We had a fun morning at music class and then Nani came over with some Valentine's Day treats for Michelle. Of course one can not eat in front of Charlie without sharing so he tried some M&Ms too. ***EDIT*** Nani says this was a chocolate kiss, not an M&M.



Michelle has decided she likes to call people on the phone but not talk. When Nani arrived without Grampa she had to call him. Notice the candy smeared all over her face. I thought M&Ms were supposed to melt in your mouth not your hands?!?!?!

Ode to Keeper

We are very sad to report that we had to put Keepher down this morning. She has been such a wonderful dog. We will miss her so much. This picture was taken with the kids just yesterday and you can see in her eyes how sad and sick she was

Ready for his party...

Charlie is getting so excited to open presents on his birthday that he thought he would practice with a roll of wrapping paper. In the time it took me to clean the paper up he was up the stairs. I think we've entered the stage of constant trouble.