The Famous Football Hold

In an attempt to keep little Charlee Marie awake in the evening so that she sleeps at night, Pops enacted the famous football hold- it worked! She just loved looking around at everything...too cute!

Parents Night Out

Norm and I got our first night out this weekend! Grandma Sally came and was Charlee's first babysitter so that we could go out for our 4 year anniversary. They had a great time and Grandma did not set Charlee down except to take pictures for 4 hours!

Partying with Grandma is exhausting!

On our way out the door...we missed her so much while we were gone

Chillin' with Grandma

I was sleeping so soundly when...

Mom kept taking pictures....now I am NOT happy!

Almost 3 weeks old!

We have had a great week with Charlee and can hardly believe that she is almost 3 weeks old. She had her first bottle this week...she seemed to like it! It was fun for Norm to get to feed her. She is a night owl just like her dad...surprise, surprise...which is forcing me to get used to being up at night :o)

Peaceful sleeper...during the day of course

First Bottle!

Serious snuggle time with Pops

"Just because my name is Charlee and I am wearing blue does not mean I am a boy!"

Little Feet

Fun during week two!

Week 2 was full of fun firsts. Auntie Jennie came to visit from Colorado and Charlee just loved snuggling in! Norm took Charlee on her first walk with Girdie. They went to Pittsford park and back. Charlee looked around the whole time and seemed to enjoy being outside. We went to the doctor yesterday and she now weighs 8 lbs and is 21 inches long...she is growing!

Charlee with Auntie Jennie

Snoozing

Strapped in the BOB stroller ready to head out!

Ready to walk with Daddy and Girdie

"I like it outside!"

Maternity Pics and Family

Here are some proofs from our maternity shoot that we took the day before I went into labor...talk about timing! Hard to believe that Charlee was born just 2 days after these pictures were taken. Also, Auntie Sarah visited from Colorado a week ago with Grandma, Papo and Great Grandma Shirley. Charlee was spoiled that day!

Us with Grandma and Papo

With Auntie Sarah

Grandpa

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for my grandpa. He lost his battle with Alzheimer's last night and passed away. We are grateful that he is no longer suffering but of course are very sad at the loss of such an amazing man. I am so grateful that Charlee was able to meet him before he passed. My dad wrote this e-mail and I think that is sums everything up perfectly. Thanks again for your thoughts!


I want to let you know the Cedric (Big Andy) passed away quietly last night at 8:45pm. After suffering the last few years with dementia it was a blessing he passed away still being able to recognize his children and knowing that he was loved. Dad was a good man, he loved life, and his family and friends. I know he will be missed by all and we can take comfort knowing that he is in a better place. I am sure our Mom was there to greet him and they can start the next journey together.

We are following Andy’s wishes and he will be cremated, we will have a close family service later this summer in Flagstaff where he will be buried next to Jean.

I know Andy would want all of you to love you families, enjoy each day, smile and make others smile and when you think of it look to the heavens and say “HI”.

Love,

Charlie Andrews & Family & Debbie Schnurle & Family

Charlee and Great Grandpa Andy

Little Charlee Marie was able to meet Great Grandpa today and we are so grateful that we could take a picture of her with his hand. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Gramma got some cute pictures of her on the way home from the hospital that we wanted to share as well.

Prayer Request

As many of you know Becky's grandpa has suffered from Alzheimers for the last few years. Today he went to the hospital and the prognosis is bleak. We ask for your prayers for his comfort during this time as well as strength for the family. Also, our cousin Amy's father in law was injured on the job as a firefighter this week and is in the hospital with a concussion...we ask for your prayers for his swift healing.

Charlee is doing really well and is as cute as can be. We are grateful that she decided to come early so that we could tell grandpa that he has his third great grandchild before he passes.

Love to you all,
Norm, Becky and Charlee

First Week Home

This has been quite a week home with little Charlee Marie. She had a slew of visitors her first week and loved every minute of it. Here are some pictures of her...if she looks a little yellow it is from the jaundice. Her jaundice is getting a lot better so she should be pink again soon.

Our little peaceful sleeper

Girdie getting in some snuggle time with Gramma and Pops

First bath with Daddy

Not so happy about the bathing experience!

Cousin Amy and Ethan, Aunt Jenny and Cousin Gracie...we are growing the family by leaps and bounds!

Her tiny little foot

"Nobody puts baby in the corner!"

Her elephant and tulips

Relaxing on the couch with Daddy

Quality time with her elephant and teddy

With Aunt Jenny

Some Pics from the Hospital

Charlee with some of her visitors at the hospital...more to come!

Gramma

Charlee's Godmother Katie

Big Charlie (aka Pops)

Grandma and Uncle Eric

Ryann (birthday twin) and Emma

Grandpa Jack

Minutes after she was born

Great Grandma Doe Doe and Great Uncle Johnny

Uncle Josh

Thank you!

We are so very thankful to everyone for their messages, text messages and e-mails. The love is overwhelming and we are so appreciative. We are sorry if we have not had a chance to get back to you...things are a bit busy :o) Here are a couple of video's of our new addition; one right after birth and one when we got home. Please keep checking in with the blog where we will try to update you as much as possible. xoxo, Norm, Becky and Charlee

She's Here!!

Our beautiful Baby Girl- Charlee Marie was born on 4/7/08 at 11:21 pm. She weighed 7lbs 8oz and was 20.5 inches long. Here are a few pics from our camera-- the Grandma's have a ton more that we will add soon. We just got home at 1:00 today and are loving being here with our precious bundle. She shares her birthday with three of our loved ones- Jennie Anderson, Ryann Stone, and Matt Clymer...how special! Love to you all!

Minutes old

Coming home from the hospital

In her rockin' Rolling Stones Onesie

She is the spitting image of Norm when he was born...white blond curly hair and all!