Three Weeks Old

This week has been my most eventful week to date. With the weather improving and Mommy being cleared to drive, I was able to go on several outings! First, we went Friday night to Auntie Mary's house to celebrate my cousins sixth birthday. Saturday I got to spend most of the day at Grandma's house hanging out with Auntie Kristin and the cousins. Sunday was Father's day and I wanted to make sure Daddy had an extra special day, so we took a little road trip to Cabbella's for some manly shopping and then out for an early dinner. I think Daddy had a good time, but he just likes spending time with me so it wouldn't have mattered what we did. On Monday, I got to go see all the people in Mommy's office. They loved seeing me again and said I had grown so much since they met me in the hospital! Sometimes its hard for Mommy and Daddy to see how much I've grown since they see me every day. You may not be able to tell from my photo, but I am still wearing mostly newborn clothes. I can fit in a few 0-3 months outfits, but I don't quite fill them out yet. I continue to sleep in almost 3 hour stretches at night and about 2 hour stretches during the day. I still love car rides and have discovered my vibrating infant seat. It was not love at first sight with this new contraption, but I am starting to warm up to it.

Bath Time

So, I mentioned in my one week post that I was not a fan of bath time. Mommy wanted the world to see what she sees during bath time. This was my first real bath (since my belly button just fell off!). We have decided to show you the before and after photos. Mommy also wanted you to know that bath time, though it looks torturous, actually only lasts about 3 minutes!

Two Weeks Old

I have made it to two weeks old! Not much has changed over the last week. Mommy and Daddy are getting used to getting little sleep. In fact, sometimes, in the middle of the night, I like to be awake for no reason at all. Sometimes I like to just look around for an hour or so. I have gotten much more alert during my second week of life. I have also decided that the best place to sleep is in somebodies arms. Mommy thinks I'm growing, well getting longer at least. I am still in my newborn clothes, but I don't have to roll the bottoms of my pants anymore!

One Week Old

So, Family and friends, I have made it through the first week of life! Mommy and Daddy have learned so much about me over the last seven days. First and foremost, I do not sleep for more than an hour and a half at a time. Good thing Mommy read all those books that said I would sleep three hours between feedings, because that does not apply to me! I gave my parents a scare when I dropped 10% of my body weight in the first two days, so they don't seem to mind all the feedings - they know I have to put that weight back on. Next, I HATE to be nude. I despise bath time, don't care for diaper changes and you better hope you don't have to change my clothes too many times in a day cuz I will exercise my lungs for you. Third, I love to be cuddled. I can't get enough time in people's arms. I only have 24 hours in a day to be loved, so don't waste time putting me in a bassinet - I won't like it. I'm gonna keep this short since I have lots more growing, learning and living to do. I'll be sure to update often!

- Charlie-

Meeting the family

Charlie is our little miracle baby. No one could wait to meet her so she had lots of visitors in the hospital (and got lots of fantastic presents!!). She has no idea how much she is loved by her family and friends, so we made sure to take lots of pictures so that we can tell her someday.






Charlotte with Grandpa Tom and Linda









Auntie Angie and Uncle Ryan

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Charlotte Leigh!!

Our baby girl, Charlotte Leigh (Charlie for short) was born on June 2nd, 2009. She came via C-section at 8:35am. She was 6lbs 5 oz and 18 1/2 inches long. Charlotte was not pleased with her rude introduction to the world and she let us know with some nice vigorous cries before they could even suction her out! Charlie would like to thank Dr. Powell for her excellent care during her 8 1/2 months in utero and for her excellent work making her birthday a success.