First of Many Nama Playdates

Today was the first of many playdates for Charlie, his cousins, and Nama. Because of the crummy weather, we went to the Children's Museum and had a blast. Charlie got bumped into, knocked over, and hit in the head with the camera but still came out with a smile on his adorable face. His favorite part as you will see was the water exhibit. Clarie and Charlie were really bummed when Mommies said "no more water". It was a great place for "little" people to spend time when it is rainy and cloudy outside. Can't wait to do it again!

Karlie, Charlie, and Claire planting flowers in a garden

Charlie and Claire ordering Chinese @ the "restaurant"

Charlie learning about his anatomy

Nama is "buying" a Charlie @ the market

Charlie's 1st attempt @ ice fishing

Charlie's favorite part of the museum - WATER!

(following in Daddy's footsteps)

We couldn't peel Clarie and Charlie away from the water table

Charlie learning about water pressure

This is Charlie @ the end of the day - tired, wet everywhere, & lookin GOOD

Sophia Marie Haggar

My brother - Father of two girls!!

7 lbs 7oz 19 1/2 inches long

Long fingers like her sister

Aunt Mary with our newest neice

Aunt Christina with Sophie

(Tina's middle name is Marie as well!!)

Fun Times w/ Charles T.

Charlie's 1st attempt at feeding himself

Dad said he got some inside his mouth. Way to go Charlie!!

Charlie and Mom on Gustavus campus

Charlie @ Gustavas - checking out his college options early

Dad and Charlie @ the park

Pilsener & Charlie looking for something in the rocks??

"Nama I can do it myself!"

Charlie was trying to drive his truck right off the stairs

Enjoying a nice cloudy, warm day outside

"What'd you find Nama?!"

A Long Day's Work :)

First I put the groceries away...

Then I feed my dog...

Then I play hard at the park with mom

The swings are my favorite part

I can't stop laughing (even though it looks like I'm crying)

The merry-go-round makes me dizzy

And it's time to go see Dad

This is Dad and I eating our afternoon snack

Then I have to take my bath cuz Dad says I smell

And now I will retire to my bed after a long day in the life of Charles T.

Couldn't Resist!

More pictures from the Hills' trip....... (too many to choose from)

Aunt Mary with Charlie

Aunt Mel with Mak

Charlie with Aunt Tina

Nana, Papa, and Charlie feeding BIG JOHN (Papa's St. Bernard)

Uncle Gabe and Charlie

CAN WE STAY MOMMA? PLEASSSSSSE!

"Well, good morning Mommy"

Charlie and I got home on Saturday night from an awesome week at Nana and Papa's house in the hills (Charlie started calling his grandmas "Nana" now). I didn't realize how much I missed the Black Hills until this trip - being outside, surrounded by family, and laughing until my sides ached. Charlie was able to spend a lot of time with his grandparents, aunts Mary and Tina, and cousins Malaki and Isabelle. AND he finally let uncles Tim and Gabe hold him w/o the water works!!! There are a ton of pictures to view - I don't go anywhere w/o my camera. Hope everyone is doing well. See you at Charlie's birthday party on May 3rd.

Charlie, Nana, and Mak (he doesn't like to sit)

Charlie and Izzy racing after a ball

Papa w/ Izzy, Charlie, Nana w/ Mak @ Canyon Lake Park

Charles Timothy @ Canyon Lake (beautiful background)

"Put some clothes on Mak!"

My beautiful neice Isabelle

Papa giving Charlie a pep talk @ lunch

Papa and Izzy eating bagels

Aunt Mel w/ Izzy @ Canyon Lake

Charlie went crazy over the ducks and geese @ the park!

Papa and Izzy feeding the ducks

"Mom, they're in the water now?!"

"Nana you crack me up"

"Watch out! Hide your keys! He even drives standing!"

Nana with her boys @ lunch

Charlie, Mak, and Izzy @ the bagel shop