Friday, November 27, 2009

GOBBLE GOBBLE!




Charlie's first 'Turkey Day' was a success!  He played a lot and ate a lot!! He even had Apple Turkey Cranberry and Pumpkin Apple for dinner (baby food, of course)!!!  I tried to get a few pictures of him but, trying to keep him still is a job in it self! :)  




Even with the delicious food he got to eat....he seemed to 'REALLY' enjoy his toes most of all!! :)  (He gets this from his Daddy!)






After a day full of excitement- he was asleep by 7:30 and didn't wake up until 6:30 this morning!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Fall Family Photo Session



On Sunday, we had our family portraits made.  It was going to be a surprise for everyone but, that never seems to work out! :)  We have SOO many to choose from but, I thought I would share a few with you! Charlie actually turned 7 months old on Sunday so, it worked out great!  He did really well considering he had just woken up from his nap and hadn't eaten but, he did start getting cranky toward the end!












Wednesday, November 18, 2009

New Toys!





Well, Charlie has discovered some new toys!!.....Kode's toys! :)   He heads over to Kode's big basket and starts finding the ones that he would like to play with.  It sounds good and all (cheaper for us) but, when Kode is around.....he goes crazy!!  Of course, the toys that Charlie has been drawn to are the ones that Kode hasn't played with in months or years but, he acts like it's his favorite toy if Charlie gets his hands on it!! :)  (Maybe a little jealousy?)    So, when Kode goes to work during the day (yes, our dog has a 'job')- Charlie has free reign!   
Here he is playing with some of the toys!  Oh! Check out his new PJ's- had to go ahead and break down & by the 9 months as he was coming out of the 6 month ones! :) 





Another Kode toy!



A cheesy grin! (I think he's giving me one of those 'get this camera out of my face' grins)



Trying to escape the madness!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

7 Months Old


On Sunday, Charlie was 7 months old!!  It's so hard to believe that 7 months have gone by since this little boy came into our lives! He's getting so big and SO quick!! He's literally ALL over the place.  This morning I let him 'scurry' around and just watched him to see where all he went.  He was all over the living room, went into the foyer, the bathroom, and to the door of the office but, turned around.  Oh! and he has discovered the fireplace (we don't use it so, no worries)!  This morning he started trying to master sitting up from his 'creepy crawling' position.  He was pushing up on his knees & going to the side, trying his best to sit up but, he hasn't quite mastered it yet! I'm sure it will be soon!
  Here are a few pictures that we took on Sunday!

We make each other laugh! :)




Just chillin' & maybe getting tired of paparazzi!  :)

Monday, November 16, 2009

Cute Little Giveaway!


I told you about Natalie having her giveaways! Today she has a cute little giveaway from belldesigns !  They are the cutest little pocket mirrors or magnets!  You should check them out, they would make cute little gifts for Christmas or to just buy for yourself! :)  (I do get an extra chance at winning by telling you about this giveaway.....so I am being a little selfish by spreading the word!)

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Play dates, Scooting, & Sleeping....

On Monday, we were still having warm temps with slightly overcast skies so, I decided that Charlie and I would have a play date outside.  I grabbed a big comforter took it outside in the grass along with some toys and we played.  Charlie absolutely LOVES being outside!!   I'm glad we took advantage of being outside on Monday because we've been stuck in thanks to Ida moving through.


My date, Mr. Charlie Cash.


Here he is, in the middle of 'talking' to me!

Around our house, it seems that we've been playing a lot of 'Where is Charlie?'......because he's scooting ALL over the place.   I mean ALL over the place:  he will start off on a pallet in the living room then, off he goes.  I have found him behind the couch, in the foyer, in the kitchen.....I think I need a leash! :) Just Kidding! (kinda)  Well, Tuesday he was on his pallet and I left the room for probably 3 minutes, came back in and I could hear him but, not see him!  So, I said, "Charlie, Where are you?" (Not that he could really say, "Over here!")  but, this is where I found him:

playing UNDER his jumperoo!! :)  He was just scooting around in circles, playing!!


Here's a mid-action shot of him scooting! As soon as he figures out how to get on his knees, he'll really be going to town!!!  (Is there a way that I can slow him down? Maybe weights around his ankles?)


Oh! Remember a couple of post ago, I shared with you some Charlie's odd sleeping habits! Well, this is what I found yesterday!!!


He was playing away in his jumperoo and then I heard silence!! So, I looked over at him......and the poor baby was snoozing! He had wore himself out jumping!!!  and Yes, I did take him upstairs and put him in his bed! :)

GiVeAwAy TiMe!!!!!



As some of you may remember from a previous post that I subscribe to a blog, Natalie's Sentiment's.  Well, Natalie has some really cool GiVeAwAyS and now it's time for the Christmas giveaways!  She's going to be having about 15 different giveaways over the next few weeks! You can get some great ideas for Christmas gifts because if you're like me.....it's hard buying for people who already have everything or either they just buy it for themselves!!  If you decide not to participate in trying to win the prizes (I would have a better chance at winning) then, you might enjoy just reading her blog.  Good Luck!!! (If you do win, don't forget who told you about it!)  :)

Monday, November 9, 2009

Odd Sleeping Habits!



Over the past couple of weeks, I've snapped a few pictures of Charlie and his 'odd' sleeping positions.  One night, I was feeding him his dinner and he literally fell asleep as I was feeding him his food.  One second he was eating, the next......out like a light! :)




The other day Charlie was in his swing playing so, I went upstairs to get some laundry and when I came back down this is how I found him:

Poor Thing! but, he was snoring away!

Don't worry, each time he fell asleep, I did get him up and put him to sleep in his bed!  I didn't leave him to sleep in those positions but, I can't honestly say that it didn't cross my mind!

Feeling Fallish.....

I love Fall!! Here in Virginia, it is especially gorgeous with the beautiful trees and the mountains of vibrant colors this time of year!  I just enjoy everything about fall....football, blue jeans, sweaters and sweatshirts, pumpkin spice latte's (although I've only had one so far).  On Saturday, I woke up about 5:30 AM because Charlie a certain someone has been a little off since the time change and I decided since I was up, I might as well did something with my time.  So, I made some pumpkin chocolate chip muffins....and I must say, they are delicious!!! 

I think Troy was happy that he got to sleep in that these were baking in the oven when he awoke! :) If you would like the recipe just let me know!! 

I really enjoy our kitchen/living room area this time of year.  We have 4 sets of tall, glass, double doors going across the back...it's what I consider our 'Room With a View'!   Below are some of the sites, I got to enjoy when the leaves were turning and still on the trees. 

Notice Kode at the bottom of the pic...checking things out! :)





Kode enjoying the scenery!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Happy 3rd Anniversary!!




Today marks the 3rd anniversary of Troy and I getting married!! It's hard to believe it's been 3 years but, it seems like we've been together forever (probably because we were together 6 years before we got married)!  I will have to say this past year has been extra special because of sweet Charlie Cash.   I'm a very lucky girl to have such a loving and caring husband and a darling baby.  :)


Happy 3rd Anniversary, Troy!!  I love you!