Disney World

I'm just going to apologize upfront for posting so many pictures. But, when you take 205, 40 doesn't seem like too many (and, I'm bad at weaning!!).

We just got back from a fun filled trip to Walt Disney World with Justin's family. We went to celebrate his Mimi's 80th birthday. She is the biggest kid of us all and not only had a blast, but stayed out late each night closing the parks down!! Her energy and spirit is contagious!! We love MIMI!!

Charlotte had a wonderful time too. She was such a good girl throughout the week. She loves to go go go! When we'd leave the hotel room in the mornings, she'd run out shouting, "GOOOOOOO!"

She got to ride a lot of rides and saw some really great shows including: The Little Mermaid, Nemo, and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

We all loved watching Charlotte experience the magic of Disney World. We can't wait to go back!! 

in the plane and on our way

exploring around the 1st night

Charlotte spotted the ducks very quickly

Her 1st ride, the teacups

in line with Daddy to ride Dumbo

Dumbo

Carousel with Haley and Grammie

Animal Kingdom

the girls in Africa

1st face painting - she was very still and did great

however, it didn't last long!

Charlotte found the fountains EVERYWHERE!

Random people would stop and watch her play in the water. She was having a blast!

Epcot

She loves phones! 

Outside our hotel

Mimi's birthday cake. Happy Birthday!

Hollywood Disney

1st Tattoo

playing in Honey I Shrunk The Kids play area

Dancing in Morocco 

Epcot at night

Story time with Grammie and Mimi

Loves to shop

Grammie bought her a Tinkerbell purse

The Magic Kingdom

Playing at Pooh's House

It's A Small World ride

Summer Camp

Charlotte had her 1st day of Da Vinci Summer Camp today. All morning I'd ask her if she wanted to go to school and she'd shout, "YEA!". Below are the pictures of our morning.

Getting ready to leave the house, trying to get a good picture before we left.

She's more interested in the birds than posing

She had a great 1st day. She cried a bit when I dropped her off, but with Ollie in hand, comforted herself quickly. The teacher told me that another little boy was having a hard morning and continued to cry, so Charlotte offered Ollie to him to help him feel better! My sweet pea ~ she melts my heart!

Here is her art work she made this morning. She decorated the paper with stickers of trucks and trains. What an artist!

Charlotte, Mommy is SO PROUD of you!!!

Best Daddy in the World

Happy Father's Day, Justin!! 

WE LOVE YOU!!

I tried to get Charlotte to say, "Happy Father's Day", but all that would come out was, "DAY!"

Maybe next year.

oxoxox

18 months

It seems that this month has already flown by. I can't believe that our little baby is 18 months old!! She is such a big girl now. So many fun things happen each day in our big world. She loves to sing and play. Her favorite toys are balls, blocks, books, shoes, anything that she can push, and she loves to color. She colors with crayons, which the dogs keep eating (oops!) and chalk. She has an easel in her room and pushes a little step stool up to it and sits and draws (and erases) until she's ready for the next task. 

She talks A LOT! We love to hear her sweet voice. She can say around 90 -100 words now and that number is growing each day. It's very hard to keep track! She counts to 3, but forgets to say 1, and can get to 6 with our help. 

She loves to talk on the phone and frequently calls friends at random by going to the speed dial. She's been known to leave lengthy messages on answering machines. I'm curious about the calls I don't know about!! 

Her best friend is Spencer from down the street. They are adorable together. It is fun to watch them talk and play with one another. They are such explorers!

She also loves T.V.! Her favorites shows are: Sesame Street, Backyardigans, Dora, Diego, Wonder Pets, Veggie Tales, Barney and Caillou. She now laughs, claps, and sings along with the program. 

What else can I say about our little angel...

 She brightens our world. Each day Justin and I say how fortunate we are to be her parents. 

We love her to the moon, and back.

These pictures are at my cousin's, Sarah's, wedding.

with Mama Gene, Heather and baby Tal

Nana

Granddad, Nana and Uncle Jason

with her bitty baby

High Heels to Boots

Charlotte's love for shoes has grown! She loves ALL kinds of shoes from high heels to boots and everything in between. I can't pass the shoe department in a store without her yelling... SHOES!!! I truly don't know where it comes since I'm really not a shoe person. I prefer bags!! It must be an innate quality of her own. I have no doubt bags will follow!