HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

On Sunday we were able to celebrate Charlie's and Tim's Aunt Michele's birthday along with Mother's Day with the Olson family. Charlie could not have had more fun with his second cousins, Ellen, Caleb, and Sarah, Nama, and Aunt Heather. He loved the company of all of his Great Aunts and Uncles and of course Great Grma Millie nd Great Grpa Rol. Before everyone got here Charlie said to Tim and I: "I think Papa likes Grandpa Rol". It's funny the things he comes up with.

Last year we decided that every birthday Charlie has (all of our children will do this) he will make a donation with or without the help of others. Last year and this year again, he has gotten tons of help! Tim and I want our kids to know that it feels better to give than "get". We have chosen the Theresa House again this year. They are struggling to find a new building for their shelter. Please keep them in your prayers.

His new Thomas book from cousin Sarah

Charlie giving his Thank Yous for his gifts

Aunt Heater, Ben, Uncle JP, Aunt Em, and the girls gave Charlie a b-ball hoop!!!

He can't wait to play ball with Uncle Terry and Papa

This was cousin Caleb's soccer towel and he is turning it down to Charlie now, along with a soccer ball and cones. What an awesome gift! Charlie definitely looks up to Caleb.

Discovering his bowling set from Aunt Becky and Uncle John

Enjoying his new ball from Grandma Millie and Grandpa Rol

All the excitement wore Ellen out - too bad she had to go to work later :)

Having lunch with Grma Millie - I'm sure she would have sat at the table with him but she has been going to the doctor for sciatic nerve problems.

Playing with Ellen and sidewalk chalk

Ellen trying to be "one of the boys"

Charlie hanging out with the family

He likes to sing Happy Birthday to himself just like Grandpa Ed use to