Such a big boy...

It's hard to believe that Charlie will be three weeks old tomorrow. On one hand, time has really flown by, but on the other, it seems like he's been here much longer than that.


When I look back on these three weeks, it's crazy to see the changes that have taken place. The ways he is changing and growing this week alone just amaze me. We went to the doctor earlier this week, and everything checked out just great. Our doctor wanted Charlie to be back to his birth weight by this check up, and Charlie blew the requirements out of the water. Not only did he get back to his birth weight, but he surpassed it. He weighed in at 10.4 lbs, which was way pass the 9.3 lbs goal, and was 23.25 inches long. So in the past two weeks, he put on almost 2 lbs, and grew almost 2 inches, which put him off all the charts in the doctor's office. 

I took this picture the other night, while he was having tummy time on the ottoman. He has been holding his head up more and more each day, and this was the longest that he held his head up. I'm not sure when a baby starts to hold his head up, but Charlie seems to be a bit a head of the curve on this one. He's growing up so fast...

Just chillin...

Snuggle time with daddy...

All ready for a walk. We've been trying to go for a walk at least once a day. The fresh air does both of us some good, plus the exercise does momma wonders. 

Bath Time!!

We've been very spoiled this past week, Grandma came to stay with us for the week. Grandma did a lot around the house this past week while she was here. She really spoiled all of us this week, since she cooked for us every night, cleaned the house, and did several loads of laundry. Of course while she was here she spent as much time with Charlie as possible.

While Grandma was here, we decided that we needed to give Charlie his second bath.  The first one went pretty well, so we figured that the second one would go just as well.

Such a handsome boy....he seems to enjoy his baths

I know I'm biased, but can you get any cuter than this?? All wrapped up in his little towel....how can you not love this little guy???


We all enjoyed Grandma's stay this past week. Now it's time for reality to set in, and for the three of us to try and figure out how all this is going to work, without any experienced help floating around. One thing is for sure, I have the cutest little guy always looking up at me, and that alone makes me want to do everything I can for him. I'm so blessed!!

Family Time

This weekend has been a very exciting weekend. My folks and brother came down for a visit. Dad and Tyler were only here for a couple of days, but it was nice to see them, and for them to see finally see and hold Charlie.

Uncle Tyler wasn't so sure about holding Charlie. But after some coaxing, he became an old pro, and was fighting for his time to hold him.

Grandma checking out every inch of Charlie...she thinks he's a keeper.

Happy Grandma with her grandson...

This is Grandma's favorite place to be. She has spent more time like this this week, which has been good for both her and Charlie. 

Grandma has been staying with us all this week, and she has been a real help. I've been spoiled these past two weeks between her and Grammy, who stayed with us the first week Charlie was home. It will be tough to adjust to the real world, once Grandma leaves this weekend.

A week ago...

It's hard to believe that a week ago day we were in the hospital, waiting for Charlie to make his arrival into the world. Needless to say I can't believe that it's been a week already. It might be due to the fact that everyone is still trying to adjust and figure all this out. For the most part, it has been a pretty good first week. Charlie and momma are still trying to figure out the feeding schedule, but all that will come with time. 


I am already enjoying being at home with Charlie. It's too bad that it's only for a short time. I already cherish everyday with him, and I know that when I have to go back to work, it will be very very hard for me to do so. For now though, we have just been hanging around the house, trying to figure each other out. We have ran a few errands every day, which is good, since I can't sit still for 2 hours, let alone all day long. But staying at home allows for momma to get some lovely pictures of Charlie.

This is pretty much we spend our days. At least now my handsome little man has his eyes open for most of the day. They are the bluest blue I've ever seen.

Hanging with momma, watching TV, even though I'm sure he can't see past my camera.

Woe is me, it is so hard being me. Whatever will I do today?

No more pictures please....I've had enough to day

Total contentment...so sweet

42 weeks....

Well, here we are at 42 weeks, and let me tell you, this is the best week of the pregnancy. Most of you probably know why, but for those of you who don't, little man arrived Friday evening. Charles Edward was born on 5/18 at 8:13pm. Charlie tipped the scales at a whooping 9 lbs 3 oz, 21.5 inches long. The labor and delivery did not quite go as planned, but the end result was well worth the process that we had to go through. I know that I am biased, but I think that he's pretty darn cute. 

Our first picture of Charlie. Not so sure about the hat selection, but I didn't have much say in it.

Moving and a shaking, not a very happy camper.

Look how long I am...

Are you my momma?? Nice to meet you.

Snuggle time with little man. Once again, I'm not sure about the hat selection.

Proud daddy and his son

Our first family picture

So sweet...

40 weeks...it's got to be close to time

Well, we made it. Here we are at week 40, which given the past two weeks, we didn't think we would see. This past two weeks have been a crazy blur of playing the waiting game, and trying to decide if little man is coming or not. I started having contractions roughly two weeks ago, and even though they weren't very regular, we took it as a good sign that things were moving right along. Well, things were moving, just not as fast as we thought they would, hence the 40 week mark. 


Everyone thought that last weekend would be it, since it was not only supposed to rain, it was a full moon, and the moon was going to be the closest to earth that it will be all year. Well, once again little man proved that he has a mind of his own, and he will come when he's good and ready. So we are still playing the waiting game, and wishing that the game will hurry up and be over with. I keep telling little man that there is a very LONG list of people that are anxiously waiting for him to get here, so they can meet him, but he doesn't want to seem to listen to his mamma.  So we wait... 

Hopefully next time we post, you won't be seeing pictures of my big ole belly, but of a handsome little man. Only time will tell though....

Silly Sidney

The weather has been pretty nice these past few days, so we've been able to spend some time outdoors after we get home from work. Sidney loves it that we are outside more, since her favorite pass time is to play ball. The only problem is that she doesn't know when to stop. If we would let her she would run herself to death, then continue to chase after the ball still. 

Some much needed water after chasing the ball all over the back yard.  After Sidney is done chasing the ball, she does what we call the 'flop'. She will go find a spot, lay down, pant awhile, and then flop over on the side. It's the funniest thing to watch. Unfortunately she doesn't stay down for very long. She will get up, move about 2 feet and then flop again. 

Ok, I think this is a good spot to flop...

Oh wait, maybe I will just lay here a bit more...

Going, going...

Gone!!!

Ahhh...

Now through all this fun with Sidney, where might Briley be you ask?? Well, let me show you...

Just sitting on the deck watching all the action take place....

And just because we don't get very many good pictures of Briley, I thought I would throw one more on for everyone to enjoy.