My boys

 

It's been a while since I've posted some pictures of my boys.  They have been growing especially Charlie Bear.   His eyes have turned a beautiful brown just like his Poppa's, his Daddy, and his Uncle Andy.  He had long eyelashes just like big brother Oscar.  Just like most little brothers, he wants to be where ever big brother is and play with whatever he is currently playing with.  Sharing is overrated at times so there is occasionally conflicts and loud vocal complaints and screeches. Charlie is getting really chatty on the phone.  so much so his Mommy has to chase him down to get the phone away from him so we can talk.  Charlie gives me open mouth kisses, and his whole face lights up when he sees Poppa.

Oscar will be 4 in September and is getting ready for preschool.  He has gorgeous blue eyes like his Diva and his Mommy and the longest eyelashes I've ever seen. He loves anything with wheels, trains, building, cooking with daddy, and books.  He is a good big brother (most days) and very opinionated about his clothing and food.  He definitely makes life interesting and gives great hugs.

Crayola Factory

  
Dear Charlie Bear,

Your Poppa and Diva took a vacation with you, Oz and your Mommy and Daddy.  We met up with your family and went to the Crayola Factory in Pennsylvania.

We had a really good time watching you and Oz playing with clay, crayons and all the attractions.  It was a really hot day in July and there were lots of children all over the building.

We ate lunch at McDonalds at the Crayola Factory. You liked looking at the picture of Ronald McDonald on the wall.  You really wanted Daddy's attention and his french fries.

 

You enjoy coloring but weren't too sure when we encouraged you to draw on walls and on cars.  You are looking at me like you are about to say, "No more pictures Diva".  

Later that afternoon we went to a Fair and you shared my sweet potato fries.  We were all hot and tired by the time we got back to our hotel.  Poppa and Daddy took you and Oscar swimming in the hotel pool.

Just wanted you to know that your Poppa loves you very much because he doesn't like to go swimming but knew you and Oscar really wanted to go.  

We love spending time with you.  You are changing so rapidly.  You really aren't a baby any more and you make us laugh .  Remember that you are loved so much.   

Your Diva

XOXOXO

Easter in a Small Town

Dear Charlie Bear,

Life in a small town like New Hope can be really fun.  Poppa and I were so glad to have you and Oz with Mommy and Daddy spend Easter with us in Virginia.

We live in a little town called New Hope.  Every year the Fire Department has an Easter Egg Hunt in the field behind it..  This was your first hunt. 

They had lots of activities for you to do.  You liked checking out the fire trucks.  You especially liked the wheels because you could see your reflection in them.

The firemen let you get up in the truck and even sound the siren.  You were also able to get inside the ambulance.  The firemen had cookies to decorate and games.  You, me and Mommy colored an Easter bunny picture while the big kids hunted eggs.  They had a special hunt for little ones like you so you didn't get run over by bigger boys and girls.

Here is the picture that you are thinking about coloring.  Did you know that your Mommy is very good at coloring.  You liked taking off the paper on the crayons and even tried to eat them.  Easter cookies taste better!  So does the candy in the plastic eggs.  When it was your turn to hunt Easter Eggs you would pick one up and go give it to the Easter Bunny.  What a good sharer you are! 

This is a picture of you and your Poppa.  You and Poppa are my two favorite Charlie's.  I hope you know how very much your Poppa loves you little man.  You are definitely a chip off the old block.  I pray that you will grow up to be as kind and as wise as your Poppa.

Know that Poppa and Diva love you very much and pray for you every single day.

Your Diva

XOXOXO

Tickle Bug

Hello Sweet Boy,

This is one of Diva's favorite pictures.  We are at Gypsy Hill Park and it was a really pretty day.  Your sweet Mommy took this picture and your hands are up in a tickle position because she was tickling you to make you laugh.  You are such a tickle bug.  Poppa and I love you so very much.  I hope you will always have a big smile for me as you continue to grow. Diva will always have smiles for you.

Your Diva,

xoxo

Easter and Ice Cream

Hello Love,

Today is Easter Sunday and we spent it at Gypsy Hill Park with you, Oz and your Mommy and Daddy.  I love this picture of you as a "Junior Easter Bunny".  You liked your Easter Basket as it had lots of colorful toys, eggs, and marshmallow treats for you.

You really liked the park with the "Tot Lot" that had swings and toys to ride that were just your size.  The weather was perfect and it was really pretty in the park with all the dogwoods  and flowers blooming.

I really like this picture of us.  Poppa and I love you so very much and we are amazed at all the new words you have and how quickly you can walk. Poppa is really pleased that you can say "Poppa", you call my "Dee ba".  What a smarty you are.

You love my kitties "JJ" and "Lucy".  You love to pet them and you were very gentle with them.  You laid on top of "JJ" and patted his head.  He acted like he didn't like it but he was looking for you the day you left.

You like bread so you were pretty mad when your Mom made you drop it into the water to feed the fish and ducks.  The ducks and fish loved swimming after the food. We thought it would make you laugh but you were still mad about  losing the bread.  I like this picture of you with your whole family.  (You still have a tight grip on that piece of bread!)

After we played at the park we took everyone to Willy's.  It is my favorite ice cream place in Waynesboro.  Oz and I got a vanilla soft cone with rainbow sprinkles.  You shared a plain vanilla cone with your Dad.  I'm so glad you like ice cream.  It was so much fun.

I hope you know just how much your Poppa and I love you and your brother.  We look forward to your visits and your hugs.  You made Easter a very special celebration for us this year.

Poppa and I pray for you every single day that you will grow up to be a good and godly man with little boys of your own some day.    We love you.

Your Diva

Party Time

Happy Birthday to our favorite ONE year old!!

Poppa and I were so honored to be at your very first birthday party (but you were only one week old at that one!)

Did we wear silly hats to that one too you ask?

What do you think?

Of course we did! Poppa and I even designed our hats for you! Poppa's had lots of blue pipe cleaners coming out of it with blue pom poms on the end of it and I made a big yellow daisy coming out of mine. What a silly Poppa and Diva you have! We thought you were special back then but you've grown even more precious to us over the past year.


How do you like the party hat your Momma made for you? It says One Week old. Look how
tiny you were? I got to spend the first month of your life at your house. You and I had many late night "chats" while the rest of the household slept.

What a big boy you are now!






This is one of my favorite pictures of you at your party. Your really love the balloons on the ceiling and your big strong Daddy lifted you up so you could see them better. You can tell by the smile on your face that you really liked them.

Your wonderful Momma went all out to give you a very special first birthday party. Poppa and I came up early just to help. Poppa and your Daddy blew up the balloons, spray painted hats, cut out gears to decorate the walls and Diva even made a great big ONE for the door.


Diva's not nearly as "crafty" as you Momma so it took me a
while to finish it. I think it looks pretty nice though. Your Mommy had to
teach Diva how to make it.



Here's some of the gears we cut out and your Momma used for decorations. I love the robots in the window too. Have you guessed that your first party was a robot party?





Which one is Poppa and which one is the Giant Robot your Daddy built? Poppa is the taller one with glasses (just in case you couldn't tell!) We had a wonderful time at your party. Thanks for inviting us.


We miss you and your bright smiles,

Don't forget us!

Hugs and Kisses,

Diva and Poppa

Happy Birthday Charlie

Dearest Baby Charlie,

Happy First Birthday. You have changed so much in the last year. You can now walk (very fast) sit up, stand, and you love to feed yourself with finger foods. You are quick to "steal" your brothers unattended graham crackers, and juice. You "light up" with the biggest grins when ever you see your Mommy or Daddy. Whenever you give me those smiles I melt into a big ole puddle of goo.

Your vocabulary increases almost on a daily basis. You can say "Mama" "Dada" "Kitty" "Dewa" and "kach kach". As you can see by this picture you also discovered toilet paper and found out how much fun it can be to unroll all over the bathroom floor.

You love to screech loudly for attention. You have long eye lashes and the cutest smile. You have a very round head and wispy hair. You love to cuddle your stuff elephant or stuff doggy in your bed. It's so cute to watch you reach for your favorite bedtime friend. You have six teeth now and your momma is sure you will have more shortly.

You are one tough little guy. Your big brother likes you, but can sometimes play too rough. You love his attention and his toys and go looking for him whenever he leaves the room. You are naturally curious and very quick.

Your Poppa and I are excited to see how much you will change this year. Know that we love you and pray for you every single day. We love spending time with you and watching you grow and change from a baby to an active toddler.


You have the most kissable head!!

Your Diva and Poppa

Happy Smash Cake, Before and After

BEFORE:  This is your birthday Cake.  It is in the shape of a gear with one Candle.  You were getting tired by the end of the party and weren't to sure what to do with the cake.  It didn't take you too long to find out that it tasted pretty good. 

AFTER:

You are wearing quite a bit of frosting.  You really didn't like having the sticky frosting on your hands.  Happy Birthday Big Boy.  You were well celebrated.

Cutest Robot ever!

Hello Sweetie,

I love this picture of you as a robot.  Your mommy decorated your nursery in Robots so it is only natural that your first birthday celebration would feature robots.    Your wonderful Mommy had robot displays all over the apartment.

 For party games she had all your guest make robots.  We had some small wind up robots so we had robot races too.  There was even a picture booth that your guest could get their picture taken looking like a robot.  There was plenty of food, laughter and fun.






 Diva and Poppa came early to help with the party.  Poppa entertained you and Oz so your Mommy, Daddy and Diva could work on decorations and food.  Poppa is a good reader and a good Lego builder.  Your Poppa is a very smart man.  He has a degree in Engineering Physics.....(you will have to ask him what that means!)  Poppa has lots of knowledge on all sorts of topics so take all your questions to him dearest. 



 
Diva is not nearly as crafty as your sweet Mommy.  We did most of our work after you and your brother were sleeping.  Mommy took lots of pictures and worked so hard to give you the best first birthday party ever.


You are one greatly loved little man.  We love to be a part of your "firsts".  Know that we love you more every day and that we pray for you every single day.


Your Diva

XOXOXO