My Cool dude and his sweet new wheels

Charlie got a haircut tonight at Salon500 (yay Judy H.!) and he looks like such a big boy! Of course when we got home he wanted to go outside and ride his new tricycle! And everyone knows you can't ride a trike and not wear your sunglasses. So here are some pictures for your entertainment! My cool dude on his new trike.

"Come on Mommy! You're holding us up!"

Charlie's 2nd Birthday party

Friday night, we had a family birthday party for Charlie. We had burgers and cake and opened presents, but NO SINGING! We sang to him Sunday at my grandparent's house and he started bawling! So we decided not to ruin his party! :-) We had a great time with the family and Charlie got COMPLETELY spoiled! Thanks to all our family for all the love you have for Charlie!

Happy Birthday Little Man

Dear Charlie,

Today you are 2! Can you believe it? Your Daddy and I can't. It seems like just last week we were anxiously awaiting your arrival, and planning for a new little life in our family. Time has flown by since then, and you are one busy boy! You have grown up so much in the past year, and it has been incredible. You started out your second year barely walking, and now you are running around, jumping and even riding a bike! You could talk before you were one, but now you talk in sentences and articulate your words like a kindergartner!

When I told you this morning that it was your birthday, you said "Nooooo!" I had to agree because you are growing up too fast! You barely want to cuddle by me, and I have to put in a movie just so you'll sit still for longer than 2 minutes!

I love it when I get to put you to bed. We cuddle and sing together. Last week, you even sang "Jesus Loves Me" for me. Tonight I let Daddy put you to bed because you didn't get a lot of together time on your birthday. I told you that I loved you, and you said "I Love you, Mommy" and melted my heart. I heard you singing with daddy and I hope you will always continue to sing to Jesus, and give your life to Him. We hope for the best for you all the time and pray for you daily.

You love to read books and you already know your nursery rhymes! I can start them and you can finish them. You know which books you like and which ones you don't. Everyone who hears you talk in stores or out and about thinks you are way older than you actually are. They tell me your "advanced", but I try not to get a big head about it. :-) Sometimes Daddy and I look at each other after you say something and wonder where you get it from! You say things that surprise us sometimes, but we love how well you are doing.

Your fascination with big trucks and loaders is just like your daddy. If you had to pick between candy and a big truck, you'd probably pick the truck. You'd probably come back for the candy too! You love to be outside and play all day. Even if it is freezing cold, you are still out there, runny nose and all!

You try to be just like your daddy all the time. With your "baby" wheelbarrow and your shovels, you do exactly what daddy is doing. I love the fact that you love your daddy and want to be like him. If you turn out like him, we have done what we should have as parents. I really hope that for you.

I love watching you grow and enjoy each new day with you. There will be a day when you will think that your mom is a crazy woman, but I hope you know it's because I would do give my life for you. Your Daddy and I love you very much!

Happy birthday buddy,

Love, Mommy

Just like Daddy

Charlie is just like his daddy. He loves to be outside and do all things boy. The only thing that is different about him is that he does NOT like to be dirty! It's kinda funny actually, everytime he falls, he needs his hands brushed off before he will go on playing.
My mom and I were shopping at Kohls one night and we found this small shovel and rake and it was probably the best investment I made so far this year! He loves to help daddy dig in the dirt, and in his new sandbox. Steve's mom also sent Steve's old wheelbarrow home with us one day, and now Charlie loves to push dirt around. I'm not sure if it helps or hinders Steve, but he is a good sport and helps him out, and tries to work around him.

They are cute together aren't they?

Chocolate Yogurt

That's what we call it at our house, Chocolate yogurt. It doesn't matter the flavor or the color, if it's pudding or really yogurt...everything is chocolate yogurt. He is now starting to ask for "blue chocolate yogurt", which is blueberry yogurt just so you know! He eats it like a madman too! I have proof!
It's even in his hair!!!

Charlie's 2 year pics

Friday April 2nd, Steve, Charlie and I went to get his 2 year pics taken. I was having Amy Carroll take his pictures. I met Amy at a wedding that I was in a few summers back. She did a great job for this wedding, and as I checking out her website, I saw she did kids too. I tried to get her for his 18month pics, but she was booked up. You will see why in a few minutes! She did a great job! Charlie didn't really smile that much, so I hoped that we got some good pictures, even without his cooperation. Amy was AWESOME! I recommend her to anyone! She isn't that expensive either. She does a blog post on each session, and so I got a little preview. I can't wait till the proofs come back!!!

Check it out!

www.acarrollphotography.net/2010/04/charlie-2-years/

I would recommend her for ANY type of picture that your family needs!