First Time Eating Solids (11/22)

Somebody has been such a pig, we had to start him on cereal. He picked it up rather quickly although his initial reaction was priceless. He made quite a mess and really likes to get his hands in there in an attempt to help out...not so helpful really.

Just being cute

A few weeks ago he couldn't stand this thing but I thinks he's growing more fond of it.

4 Months Old!

This month has brought a lot of new discoveries! Charlie has now found his voice and coos all the time. He even talks over me while I'm trying to read him stories. He giggles, rolls from his stomach to his back and is able to pick up objects with his hands and put them in his mouth. He's also become the king of stringy, gooey slobber. yeah rah! Nonetheless, it's been a fun month. Adam and I really are enjoying this awesome little dude.

Checking out the handsome baby in the mirror

Charlie LOVES his teddy bear

Let's just call the title of this photo "table manners"

...or lack thereof

Our Trip to Orlando

Adam headed to Orlando for work and Charlie and I headed just for a change in scenery. He did excellent on the plane but was not quite sure what to think about the pool. He much preferred bathing in the shade.

On the way to the airport:

First plane ride:

Mama just playing with the camera:

First pool experience, was not such a fan:
He much preferred bathing under the umbrella:

Ok, so dipping the toes isn't so bad...

Just hanging with mama:

Our First Play Date

Today was Charlie's first play date. He had a great time for the most part, he did some cooing, he observed the other little ones and one of the 7 month old boys (Brett) tried to poke Charlie's eye out...all in good fun of course. CTW was a good sport about it so it's all good.

At his age there wasn't a terrible amount of interaction, but us moms enjoyed humiliating all the boys in their costumes one last time (since we couldn't do it last week because everyone was either sick or couldn't make it for some reason or another). So you can see Charlie's new buds, Brett, Zach, Joey and Henry. As you can see, CTW was not quit a good sport about the costume but he did enjoy the stud muffin looking at him in the mirror!

Charlie's First Halloween

We had a great Halloween! Charlie was a trooper and was very curious about all the strange people and outfits. Here he is looking over his shoulder at trick-or-treaters.

Dada out and about visiting with neighbors, showing off our cute little elephant.
Mama and CTW chillin in the leaves...what? Doesn't everyone hang out with their 3 month old in the leaves???

Cutest elephant I've ever seen...

Random pictures

Big boy trying to roll over...

Charlie's doing a great job of holding his head up for extended periods of time

Charlie's wise face...deep thoughts going on in there

Checking out the new bebepod chair


Charlie hanging out with his pseudo-cousins, Milla and Nico. He's VERY popular with Nico!

3 months old!

Bedtime Story

Uncle Tom reading Charlie 'Goodnight Moon' before bed.

Heading out for a walk

During a recent cold snap Charlie and I headed out for a walk to the village to run a few errands. He always gets his game face on before his walks.

Tummy Time

Charlie's getting a lot more neck control and able to lift his head pretty high. Yesterday was the first time he put his little arms up under him in an effort to support himself. Here's my little ham looking as sweet as ever. He's already learning how to work the camera...we're in trouble.

Mom's Club Halloween Party

We had a Halloween Party yesterday with the Mom's Club. Charlie was quite a trooper in his little outfit and might I add...adorable.

We have quite a sports fan on our hands!

Of Course he's a Colts fan first and foremost....

Aunt Chelle, Uncle J and the kids come for a visit

Aunt Chelle, Uncle J and Cousins Kiley and Collin came to visit and meet Charlie. We had a great time of shopping, picnicing, bocce ball and football! Charlie really had a great time with his cousins!

2 months old!

Charlie's doing great! I can't believe how much he's grown already! He pretty much has full head control...minus a few bobbles here and there. He is smiling daily and starting to coo more frequently.