Family time

The last two weekends have been full of family visitors. Although Charlie had a very rough weekend last weekend with blood tests, IV and high fever, he pulled it together for those family that stayed at our home or met us outside the home. Below is a photo of book time last night. Maddy read two books to Charlie and Ella. She is an amazing reader!

These are three happy, tired cousins. This morning Charlie woke up early with tears, which is unusual for him. When I picked him up out of the crib, he said: "Ella! Maddy!" He proceeded to cry and yell for them until Ella woke up hearing him cry for her. They all were able to find each other before 7am. This was early as they didn't go to bed until 8pm (an hour past Charlie's bed time!).
Last weekend my cousin Kari was married. Although I didn't bring my camera to the wedding, I did get a few photos at breakfast the next morning. This is Charlie with his aunt Beth and his great uncle Dale. It took a while for Charlie to warm up to everyone, but then I didn't see him for about a half hour as he made his way around the room.

Aunt Beth and Eric came and stayed with us. We had lots of fun playing with these two. Charlie also had his first feeding the birds experience with these two. I forgot my camera! However, he loved, loved this outing. Here he is being the middle of a hug sandwich.

A few other comments about Charlie in his last month before hitting two years old. His vocabulary has really exploded in the last few weeks. He is now pointing to everything and asking "What's that?" Another favorite is "More please." This can be in connection to food as well as seeing a bus drive by and asking for "more please." Charlie also doesn't leave home without his moon boots on his feet. It is rather funny to see his feet in these big white boots.