Charming's 1st Birthday posted a little late :)

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know I've been a slacker. I didn't post for Charming's 1st birthday. Let me tell you he was adorable. He was the Prince and he had a crown to prove it.



He was a bit uncertain about playing with his cake. He kept looking at Mama & Papa as if to say "Really, you'll let me do this?"



But then he got into it. Although more of the cake ended up his nose than in his belly!



He loved his presents, although I'm not sure if it was the presents or the tags!







One of his favorite toys is this box that his diapers came in!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Merry Christmas to all our family and friends,

We hope this finds you all happy and blessed. We have been well and hope that you have also.

This has been an exciting year of firsts for us, Charming’s first tooth, the first time he crawled, his first step, the discovery of food and the fact that if you pinch a pea between your finger and thumb just right you can make it explode, his first word (car, at least it ‘s the first one said meaningfully and that Mama and Papa could understand), his first boo boo and the first stitches.  What a joy it has been watching Charming grow and learn new things. We are delighted everyday! I look at the pictures of him from a year ago and am amazed at the change. 

We pray that you enjoy this holiday season to its fullest – singing carols, wrapping presents and decorating.  Spend time with your family and friends all the while remembering that a baby was born in a manger long ago, the first Christmas gift.

And finally...

Charming's new favorite Onsie and his first taste of Spaghetti.

Since Charmings Parents won't post.....

Pictures from Minnesota, no commentary from Auntie because Hey, I wasn't there! =)

Charming went to Washington...

Charming recently went to Washington state to meet some of his relatives there. First he met a couple of his uncles...

Then he tried riding on their motorcycles...

He had a blast crawling around and exploring his Aunt & Uncle's house at his Cousin's party.

Charming In Minnesota

Charming went to visit his Grandparents in Minnesota in June and came home with some great pictures and a couple of fun videos. Since they left me behind, his mama and papa will have to log on if you want to hear any stories.

The difference a month makes..

It's amazing the difference a month makes. Charming turned 6 months old yesterday and he's as adorable as ever. He rolls over from his back to his stomach and then gets mad because he hates being on his stomach. He sits up really well, and he's beginning to teethe as evidenced by all the drool. LOL

I'm constantly in awe of the changes. Having never been around a baby on a day to day basis it's incredible watching him discover his world. He reaches for everything and everything immediately goes in his mouth. The hanging toys on his playmat that were completely out of reach are now close enough to grab. Charming still loves seeing himself in the mirror, but now the taps on the bathroom sink are almost as fascinating.

I fed him the other day and I realized that I haven't fed a baby since Phillip. He's 19 years old. Charming and I had fun, but we kinda made a mess. =)