Third Time's a Charm

Tim's sister Emily gave birth to her third daughter on February 25 at 8:39. Avery Katherine weighs 7lbs 11 oz and 19.5 in long. Mom and baby are doing wonderfully and will be going home on Friday morning. We drove to Hutchinson last night to see the newest addition to our family. Charlie was extremely excited to meet Avery and congratulate his aunt and uncle.

The complete Whittington Family

Karlie, Claire, Emily, JP, and Avery

The two goofballs enjoying each other's company - Charlie and Claire Bear

Nama for the 4th time and loving every minute of it

The proud mommy and her baby girl

This was our attempt at the first cousins picture with Avery

JP and the loves of his life, his wife and 3 beautiful daughters

This was when the girls first got to the hospital to meet their sister.

One of Tim's favorite jobs - being an uncle and boy is he good at it!

Charlie couldn't stop giving Avery kisses and love pats

The three siblings that do everything together

Tim The Tool Man Olson

Tim's first woodworking project for the house was this shelf for above our dining room blinds. It turned out awesome and adds so much to the room. The engineer had to make sure all cuts were perfect and it was hung as level as possible. Charlie of course had to be apart of the action. He was holding the ladder still for Dad, but had to wear his hard hat for safety. :)

Something Smells Fishy!

Every year on President's Day Tim goes ice fishing with his Uncle Kris and cousin Caleb. He forgot the camera on the ice but I got some pics when he got home. He brought home 3 bass and 3 Northerns. One day Charlie will be out there with his Daddy running from one hole to the next.

They were still "kickin" when he got home - yucky!!

The proud fisherman with his Bass

Charlie wanted to get right in there to help

When Tim pulled the Northern out of the bucket Charlie yelled "Alligator"

Tim's first time cleaning the fish.

Love is in the Air!

We had a great Valentine's Day in St. Peter with Sir Charles. Tim's mom came down to have dinner with her date, Charles T. while we went to dinner with friends. Charlie was definitely spoiled this year getting cupcakes from Jennie, Jed, and Keira - School Bus from Gama - Savings Bond from Papa - Thomas DVD from Nama - and a cash register from Mom and Dad.

This was Charlie's very first Valentine. It was from his friend Keira (our neighbor) and her mom. The inside said "I choo choo choose you to be my Valentine"

The homemade cards are the best!!

My hubby out did himself this year with 2 dozen roses and a new robe for me :)

Charlie's Valentine treat from DQ - a dilly bar

Nama got Charlie a new Thomas video which we have already watched 3 times!

(in between pjs and play clothes) Mom and Dad got Charlie a cash register and Gama and Papa got him the school bus from Little People

Favorite Pasttimes of Charles T.

#1 Favorite -Eating Snacks

Making Jigglers

Coloring with the Left and Right hand

Taking after his Gama with his painting

Safety First, Right Uncle Chris?

"All Aboard"

Already mastered all of his puzzles and learning his ABC's

Playing in snow in the comfort of his kitchen

Practice Makes Perfect

Charlie the Conductor

He couldn't wait to get on his bike from Uncle Gabe

"See Papa, See Gama"

We headed to Sioux Falls on Friday to see my mom, dad, brother Gabe, neice Kyra, Aunt Debbie, and Grandpa Ed. It was so nice to spend quality time with Kyra, which we don't normally get. Grandpa Ed definitely enjoyed spending time with Charlie and Kyra. Charlie even shared his grapes with him, which was a huge step for him. Grandpa ate whatever Charlie gave him. The kiddos had a blast swimming at the hotel with their daddies and playing with Gama and Papa.

Father - Daughter Love (unexplainable)

"My uncle Tim is such a goofball!'

Papa and Charlie enjoying a book at lunch

Grandpa Ed enjoying his great grandson's grapes

Daddy's Little Mermaid happy as a clam

Daddy and Me swim class at the Baymont Inn

Look at those thighs!!!

Kyra and Dad forgetting all their troubles

Charlie giving Kyra a pep talk about floating on her back

This tiny brave boy was jumping in the pool to his Daddy's arms! Mommy was amazed

Kyra was SO calm in the water with Gabe - it was awesome to watch the two of them

"How am I doing Dad?"

Kyra sporting her new suit

"I'm never getting out of the pool Dad!'

This was when they first got in the pool. Charlie was a bit nervous, but you can see he warmed up just fine

(sorry pictures aren't in order)

The best looking men at the pool (except Uncle Gabe)

Charlie and Kyra enjoying their new coats from our Scheels shopping trip

Aunt Debbie, Charlie, and Papa playing

Gabe's main squeeze

Gabe, Tim, and Charlie trying on hats at Scheels - Gabe didn't pick out his own hat :)

Kyra getting some much needed Papa time, playing with his whiskers and hat (2 of Papa's main traits)

Charlie and his Great Aunt Debbie watching the train at the mall

Charlie taking Kyra for a boat ride

Charlie teaching Kyra her ABC's

Peek-A-Boo I See You

Couins who have loved each other from day one

Kyra was smitten by her Uncle Tim

Gama making the kiddos giggle

Chug a Chug a Choo Choo

Grandmother and Granddaughter together again

No, they weren't forced to hug. haha The sun was in their eyes!