Wedding Date!

On 6/9/12 I was a bridesmaid in my good friend Rhonda's wedding. She looked super pretty last night, and I'm honored I got to standup with her. Charles looked super cute too! HE was a little party animal and refused to go to sleep! We closed the place down at 11, dancing The night away!

I'm Continued to be Amazed...

My Sister sent me this picture as a reminder...
Hits home at just the right time!

A Pirate Peanut Party!

Charles had his first birthday yesterday, May 19. We had a Pirate themed party with a Pirate Ship cake, pirate food, and even dressed as Pirates. We played with bubbles, and had a few other games ready to play... Which we forgot about because all of the little Pirate guests were having such a blast playing T/ball and running in the grass. Charles massacred his cake, and really enjoyed opening his gifts. Thank You to all of our friends who came out to share his special day with us!

The Best Gift a Mom Could Ask for!

I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with my family this year for Mother's Day! We were all able to be outside in the sunshine and take in some of the gorgeous scenery and flowers! Charles of course loved the grass and the nature... Without being in his stroller! He truly is the best Mother's Day gift I could have ever imagined getting. Even with all of our struggles this past year, the starting over, the ups and downs, the friends I have lost, and the people who I have realized have made there mark on my life and it's okay to move on without them... I have the BEST little boy who truly shows me why I am here, with all of his love and his kisses!

Standing!

Big Day today! Charles is spending more time standing alone without support. Someone has to be close to him and it's less than a minute he's up for, but he's making progress! I imagine he will be walking soon!

The Peanut is CrackerJacks!

I took Charles to our first baseball game of the season last night! We went with out friends Pat & Rhonda! He was super good- despite the cold Seattle air. We arrived in time for batting practice and everyone thought he was just super cute! We even "caught" a ball! Such a fun day off together! Had his first over-priced stadium burger too! I would say over-all he is a fan!

My Little Peanut Cotton-tail

Charles first Easter was pretty relaxing :) We just hung out together at home. Went for a walk outside, cooked "dinner" together... He loves guacamole- but Not Avocado! Such a little sweetheart!

Oh! The Places You'll go!

"You'll get mixed up of course,
As you already know.
You'll get mixed up with many strange birds as you go.
So be sure when you step.
Step with care and great tact and Remember that life's a Great Balancing Act.
Just never forget to be dexterous and deft.
And NEVER mix up your right foot with your left! "

Ten Months!!

Yesterday 3/19, Charles turned ten months old! Also a big deal to Me... He started to wave and say Hi! His first official "Hi!" was at Kelly Hitchcock who didn't mind at all! I'm just loving all of this new personality coming out in him!

9 Month Check-up!

Yesterday I took the Peanut for his 9 month check-up... Yes I realize he's almost 10 months, but it's hard to schedule those things the way my life has been lately :)
He is measuring at 28 1/2 inches long
18 pounds
And still has a huge head... 80th percentile!
Everyone at the pediatrician's raves about how sweet he is... AND THEY ARE RIGHT! :)
I just love that little guy!

True Seattle-ite :)

Any time I have solid food or anything to drink with a straw, Charles shows a keen interest. No surprise one of his favorite new toys happens to be an empty Starbuck's cup!

Someone is starting to walk along the Furniture!

Yesterday- March 6, 2012- Charles started to walk along the furniture, while standing, for the first time by himself! He also stood freely for a few seconds! Such a proud Mommy!
Of course I didn't catch it on camera, but... Here's what he looked like a few minutes later!

Downtown Seattle 3/3/12

Went for our first trip together downtown this weekend. We couldn't have asked for better weather! Gorgeous sunny skies looking out over Lake Washington at lunch in Pike Place market! Great Day with Grandma and Aunt Joslin! We Love having family in town!

Another New Adventure...

I have always enjoyed the written word, and there is truly nothing I Love more in this world than my sweet little boy! What a great way to combine the two, and keep everyone who is interested in knowing what's going on with us up to speed! ... Welcome to our blog!
Lots of Love Here-
Jamie & Charles