Circus Fun!

The Cole Bros. Circus came to Lynchburg yesterday! (woo hoo!)  So, Troy and I decided to take Charlie and let him have a little fun!  Charlie and I got to share this 'first circus experience' together because I had never been to a circus either!! I know, GASP!!  (I am probably one of the only adults you'll meet who had never been to a circus as a child....poor me!)  
  Well, this wasn't the ideal circus you dream of as an adult child but, this is Lynchburg! and we had fun! We took Charlie to look at the elephants and he was AMAZED by them.  We decided not ride the elephants this time because as rambunctious as Charlie is, I (mostly Troy) was afraid that he would get to excited up there, fall off and get trampled!

 Trying to take a look at the elephants & entertainment!

Charlie riding on Troy's shoulders!

Waiting on the circus to start!

We had a good time and made the most of it despite it turned cold by the time we got there & parked, when we went to take pictures my battery in my camera was dead (that's why the pictures are not great) so I had to use my cell phone, and the circus was 30 minutes late starting!  Charlie seemed to enjoy seeing all of the other kids, the animals and the lights!  Maybe one day we can got to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus!!

More BiRtHdAy FuN!!!

Charlie's actual birthday (4/15) was last Thursday.  So, for some big excitement I took him to the grand opening of our new Kroger here in Lynchburg! (isn't that what any kid would want to do on their birthday?)  This is how the morning started off, Charlie wasn't very thrilled about going to Kroger on his 1st birthday!

He cheered up when I assured him of how fun it would be and that I would take him to Chick-fil-A for his birthday lunch! 

While at Kroger, I saw something special for Charlie for his birthday..... he got so excited when I showed it to him in the store!!  His very own Elmo cupcake!!

Well, we didn't get to go to Chick-fil-A for his birthday lunch because he was so tired from all of the excitement at Kroger (sampling 10 kinds of cheese, guacamole, & fruit takes a lot out of 1 year old).  He actually fell asleep on the way to Chick-fil-A so, I went through the drive through.  (don't worry, I had a celebratory lunch in his honor)  Troy and I did take Charlie out to eat for his birthday dinner! We went to eat mexican, which Charlie LOVES!!

Well, we finally got brave enough to let Charlie indulge in his cupcake!  I'll let you determine if you think he enjoyed it or not!

Needless to say, I don't think we'll be doing this again for another year!! :)

Easter (belated)

I know it's a little late but, here are a few pictures from Charlie's first Easter.  For some reason, I couldn't upload the pictures until now.  He was (& still is) having a terrible time with his allergies so you can tell that he's not feeling 100%!  but, enjoy!

Charlie with his Great Grandparents, Nanny & Papa Martin

Charlie's 1st Birthday Party!

This past Saturday we celebrated Charlie's 1st birthday!  We had a 'little' party, it was pretty much just family but it was fun!  I don't think Charlie knew what to think but, I do think he enjoyed getting so much attention and having so many people around him at one time!! :)  We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and had cupcakes and icecream.....did I mention we had Cecilia Villaveces cupcakes?!!?!! yummy!!

On the mantle, I put up pictures of Charlie from birth through 12 months!

The birthday boy on a mission! :)  (In his birthday outfit)

Charlie and Cayden riding in the wagon

Laid Back! :)

Charlie's personal cake made by Great Grandma Tyner! 

In his birthday crown, getting ready for his cake!

After testing the cake & not really eating it, he tried a cupcake....not crazy about that so much either!

Charlie having fun opening his gifts!

His post cake birthday outfit.....off to his new swing set!

Cate and Charlie playing on his new swing set from Grandad & Nana J

Charlie had a great 1st birthday celebration!  He got lots of very nice gifts!! We were glad that Grandpa and Grandma Kershaw, Gran & Gramps, and Grandad & Nana J, Gabe, Amanda, and Cate all got to come along with our friends Chuck, Alana, Emma, and Cayden.  However, we did miss Aunt Keri!  

HaPpY 1st BiRtHdAy!!!

Happy 1st Birthday to sweet Charlie Cash!!!!

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At 12:48 am, Charlie Cash was 1 year old!! I can't believe that one year has passed since we welcomed him into this world but, it is hard for me to remember life without him in it!!  Either way, we have been blessed with such a healthy, sweet, happy, and inquisitive little boy and we look forward to celebrating many, many more birthdays!!

Viva Las Vegas.....(finally)

Well, I am FINALLY posting pictures from our vacation to Las Vegas back in February/March.  I know, I have been really bad about blogging lately but, I have had good reason.  Charlie has been sick on and off with allergies (not fun), I have been struggling  with allergies (again, not fun), we've had company from out of town, we also took a long weekend trip and I was busy trying to plan a party for 'someone special'! 

  We went to visit Troy's Grandma and Aunt Debbie in Las Vegas.  The trip to Vegas was a 'little' different than our previous trips....you can't exactly take a baby to the casinos! :)  So, we spent a lot of time hanging out with Troy's Grandma which was nice and I think she and Charlie enjoyed each other's company! :)  Troy and I did manage to get one night out alone for a nice sushi dinner and to see "O".   We came back a different family than when we left!! ....Needless to say, Charlie learned to walk while we were out in Vegas and he hasn't slowed down since! :)

His stroller became his highchair while in Vegas!

He enjoyed playing on the artificial grass....he wasn't quite sure about it at first.

This was taken right after he took his 'first' steps...he was SO excited!

Charlie with Great Grandma Ruff!

Cheesing for the camera! (he kept closing his eyes and laughing)