Summer Lovin

Charlee had her first dip in the Pacific Ocean over the weekend. She cried when her toes went in but then seemed to like it! We are sure this is the first of many days at the beach for our future!

Sandy toes

So Cold!

Not so sure about this!

Her adorable Winnie the Pooh outfit with matching hat

Fun at Home

Charlee Marie is getting so big! Here are some new shots from the last week of her hanging at home.

Hanging out in the Baby Bjorn going for a walk :)

Gangsta Baby

Running her first business meeting

This pic just makes us laugh. She looks like she is posing for an obligatory picture with a fan!

Day Trippin!

Gramma and Charlee and I had a busy day yesterday on a road trip from OC to Santa Monica to Santa Barbara and back. We had such an incredible time with our family and Charlee was an angel in the car which made the trip even better.

4 Generations with Great Grandma Mary

Cousin Natalie was in town from Oakland and came to visit us...we were so excited to see her 2 times in a couple of weeks!

Charlee watching Great Grandma Mary talk-- she was enamored

'I am a good girl in the car!'

Diane brought Hanna to come see us...they really liked each other and Charlee thought Hanna was very fun to look at. I can't wait to see these two playing together at Thanksgivings for years to come!

Great Aunt Janet is one of our favorite people...here she is with Hanna, Charlee and Gramma.

With the blankie she knit for Charlee

Travellin is tierinn!

We were so surprised and excited when cousin Mike and cousin James stopped by after work to visit. Charlee was super smiley and excited to see them.

60th and 80th!

We had an amazing time in Hemet celebrating two very special occasions- Art's 80th birthday and Art and Lois's 60th wedding anniversary. We hope we look as good and are as active as these two when we hit this stage! Charlee was so good during the party and enjoyed spending quality outdoor time on the Lester's beautiful golf course side patio.

The family

Aunt Lois and Charlee- Lois knit the blanket on Charlee's lap

The girls- Lois and Gramma matched!

Cousin Diane with Charlee-- they spent a lot of time together

Happy 60th!

The delicious Cheesecake Factory Blackout cake!

Cheese!

Here are a couple more of Charlee's pics that we just love.

Grammarazzi

Gramma has been spending quality time babysitting Charlee while Norm and I work...we are so lucky. We are also lucky because she engages in what we lovingly call 'Grammarazzi'- paparazzi for babies!

I love my Gramma!

You are so funny!

Playtime with baby Einstein

Charlee has been literary from conception...here she examines the intricacies of 'Brown Bear'

Charlee and her posse

Charlee chillin with her No Cal posse! Here are some great pics Gramma took

Charlee and her BFF/cousin Gracie

Ladies all in pink!

Auntie Lala- Charlee loves her!

Rollin over for the first time...back to front!

Charlee loves her Auntie Angi-- she can't wait to meet Uncle Tony!

Charlee was totally relaxed snuggling with cousin Natalie

Charlee loved her Auntie Cindy-- Cindy and Gramma have been best friends since high school and she has always been an Aunt to Jenny and me...now she is to Gracie and Charlee!

Chillin'

Charlee is becoming more and more expressive as the days go by...here are some cute shots and a video of her jibber jabbering!

Visitors, Naptime and Playtime!

Charlee has had a busy week! Grandma, Great Grandma Doe Doe and Great Aunt Chris came to visit. Doe Doe knit a beautiful blanket for Charlee and we will cherish it always. Norm and Charlee took a nap together-- and of course Charlee continues to be the spitting image of her dad...even in her sleep! When Norm saw the picture I captured he actually asked me if I had positioned her arms that way...and of course I hadn't! Also, I got a cute video of Charlee in her swing. She laughed for the first time last night so I hope to catch it on video soon.

Like Father, like Daughter!

ET moment and still too small

Charlee is growing every day and is so fun! Below are some cute candid pics. Norm spent a couple hours on Sunday putting together some bigger toys for Charlee...unfortunately she is still a bit small to enjoy them!

Can you find the baby? Norm created our version of the famous ET scene.

Here I am!

"Umm, guys? Anyone, anyone? Rookies!"

3 month pictures

Charlee had her picture taken with our amazing photographer, Candice. Check her out at http://candicebrookephotography.blogspot.com
The pictures are so beautiful, they made me cry! Here are just a few for you to enjoy.

Charlee has even more new tricks- she tries to pull herself up and out of her car seat, she plays with her toes, she chews on her little stuffed puppies ears and she squeals with delight. So fun!