Sneaking up one morning on papa, Lou, and Charlie, I knew this was a cherished moment. My precious mom and dad reading to my first born; a book about his very own name. I'm grateful my mom and dad will get to know Charlie and I pray he will have many years with his Papa and Lou!
I can't belive we are coming up to 5 months with our little one. We're enjoying this stage so much now. The way his eyes light up when he smiles, hearing him discover his voice and all the sounds that he can make, and the way he holds on to his hair when he's falling asleep. My favorite is when I bring my face close to his and he reaches both of his chubby arms up to it and explores my features with his equally chubby hands! The best moment in the morning is when I lean over his crib and our eyes meet and he gives me the best Charlie smile! What a way to start my day. It's amazing how nothing else matters in the world at that moment, except for the two of us!
Daddy and Charlie have formed a special bond since daddy gets to be with Charlie every morning. I often leave for work before the two sleepy heads wake up! Kirk changes, dresses, and feeds Charlie before he takes him to Paula's(our daycare provider).
Speaking of daycare, things are going well. Charlie has many friends there that entertain him all day. He often comes home exausted! He even has two dogs and a tank of fish to watch. I miss him dearly, but know he's learning so much when he's there. Plus, my favorite part of the day is going to pick him up...I love that!
Well, until next time... blessings to all who visit our blog!
Charlie's first taste of cake... It's a pumpkin if you can't tell... he wasn't thrilled with all the sugar. He ate a little, but that's it!
The kids decorated pumpkins with stickers and paint.
Charlie's first Viking's Game. We had suite tickets, so it was perfect for a little one!
The whole Thomas clan.
First night out without Charlie. We went to a friend's wedding. We also celebrated our 12th anniversary!!
Charlie LOVES his coupe car! He could be in it all day.
Charlie's first visit to the State Fair! HE was such a trooper.
A visit with his cousins and Smokey the Bear at the fair. Ben, George, Amelia, Izzy, Brie, Nate, Caleb, and Smokey
This was such a fun find.. A little walk down a "trail"/cliff in a state park and we found these great rock sculptures. Fun little reminders of many other family's vacation memories.
The water was perfect for small children, It was shallow as far as you could see and full of sand. It was a beautiful day!
All of our first time in Lake Michigan. It was a little cool, but refreshing on such a warm day.
Charlie loves the lake!! He loves to splash and sink his hands in the sand.
Our beautiful Little Lake 14 (view of the lake from the cabin).
Charlie isn't sure what to think of his new cousin, Caleb crying!
Now Charlie opens wide for food... it only took a month!
Mr Charlie Owen is seven months old!!!
Finally tolerating being on the belly. This was quite the challenge for Charlie.
Mr Blue Eyes
Can you believe it, Charlie already had to get haircut #2!! He's such a ham--he just ate up all the attention. Charlie's hair is more expensive than his daddy's to cut! 
Sitting so well with his little cape on...he tried to eat it...hair and all.
This was the before shot... literally RIGHT before. He didn't know what was coming.
Charlie loves the swing at daycare. He often falls asleep in it.
Sneaking up one morning on papa, Lou, and Charlie, I knew this was a cherished moment. My precious mom and dad reading to my first born; a book about his very own name. I'm grateful my mom and dad will get to know Charlie and I pray he will have many years with his Papa and Lou!
My favorite two boys! Wonder where Charlie got his blue eyes?
Mama's boy..... 
Always putting something together. Putting together his exer-saucer.
In the exer-saucer for the first time... didn't last long, but this will be a new fun activity! (March 9)
