Charlie's grandma was in town a few weekends ago on her way to Mexico with her sisters. We were able to spend the day with her before her flight left. Charlie was under the weather but nothing helps more than spending time with Grandma.
Charlie and Grandma cruising the mall
On their hot air balloon ride
Charlie's Great Aunt Debbie with him on the train ride
G. Aunt Debbie teaching Charlie to play with his food at lunch
More than ready for a nap
Charlie playing with his second cousin Caleb
Aunt Heather snuggling with Avery
All the kiddos helping Emily open Avery's presents
"Happy Birthday"
We have been trying to take advantage of the days that are semi-"warm". This winter was way too long for Charlie and Mom, being trapped inside. A few of the things Charlie is into when we are outside are: swinging golf clubs with Dad, throwing and "catching" ball, and riding his "motorcycle" from Uncle Gabe. His newest favorite is flying his new kite, a dinosaur.
Dad and Charlie watching their kite
All in Charlie's hands
"Higher Dad, higher!"
Like Father, Like Son
"It just fell out of the sky Momma!"
"Can I help Dad?"
This is Dad's attempt at showing Charlie how to kick a soccer ball. If you can tell, Charlie ended up on his rump.
"Watch this Mom!"
"Look out Pilsi"
Boys on a walk
Last weekend we were in Sioux Falls to see Grandpa Ed, Charlie's Papa, Gama, Aunt Mary, and cousin Mak. We had a lot of fun and the tears ran for Mom and Charlie on the way home. We went to the Washington Pavillion and Science Museum on Saturday which is the high school that my mom and Grandpa Ed graduated from. It was awesome to see and hear the old stories of where their classrooms were etc. Charlie gave Grandpa Ed a ton of kisses because he felt bad that Papa told him to steal Grpa Ed's cookie while he was in the bathroom. He was in heaven and couldn't stop smiling b/c of this lil boy giving him all the love in the world. We can't wait to see everyone again. Charlie has been saying "Papa lives in Rapid City. He's comin' soon to see me. Gama and Mak in Rapid City too."
"It's great to see you again Cuz"
Mom and Dad trying to build a Lincoln cabin for the boys at the museum
Charlie thought we needed a pole right in the middle of the cabin
Mak thought the walls were too tall to jump over but tried anyways.
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Building a space ship
Dad and Charlie testing the wind tube
Gama, Charlie, and Mak inviting Papa in the tornado tunnel
"NASA here I come"
Playing at the water table - his favorite
Gama and Charlie in the slide tunnel
Charlie thought this thing was great until he was getting "sprayed" in the face
Charlie doing a giant puzzle
Charlie discovering fossils and Grandpa Ed sleeping in the background
"I love you Gama"
High fives for Aunt Mary
Mary and Mak swimming (he had to wear a shirt b/c of irritated skin)
Charlie all the way under!!!
"Lets get out of here Mak, my mom just tried to drown me!"
The dudes have to stick together (CT has 3 girl cousins on each side!)
Sisters and Sons
There was only one car open so the boys shared like they did with everything all weekend
"Oh Grandpa you're pretty funny"
The boys saying their good byes to Grandpa Ed (I think Grpa was already sleeping)