Charlie's Big Weekend!

Charlie had quite the weekend! It started with only have a few small plans, but it turned into quite the busy time.

We started Saturday morning with his first photo shoot over in Dodge Center. He did wonderfully! He got a little crabby towards the end, but that's to be expected. I'll share the pictures once they're in my possession.

On our way home, we stopped at Aunt Laur and Aunt Jill's so Charlie could FINALLY meet his Aunt Jill. They had some good snuggle time on the couch. Cate and Claire were there as well, so Charlie got some more snuggle time in.

We stopped for a quick bite to eat after leaving Laur and Jill's and headed home for a small nap. After we woke up, we went out to Willow Hill so Charlie could meet his Aunt Kate, Uncle Brian and Cousin Maya. We had a delicious supper and some great visiting.

Maya was very sweet with her new baby cousin. She was so gentle with him! 

The first cousin photo with Charlie. Next time we should take it before it becomes bedtime. Maya wasn't too excited with the idea. I'm sure we'll have another opportunity at Easter! Natalie is an expert at holding Charlie. He snuggles right into her. I'm thinking future babysitter...

Sunday morning we had a few visitors at our house: a high school friend of mine, Elyse and Jaymi. Charlie likes to put on a good show for new friends. He was a perfect little angel.

After our company left, we headed to my parent's house for our annual St. Patrick's Day meal. It was phenomenal! Jaymi gave my mom a bouncy seat to keep at her house, so Charlie was in heaven while we were all eating. This was Charlie's first meeting with Oma Kathe, but we somehow didn't capture a picture of it!

Aunt Amanda LOVES to hold Charlie whenever she gets a chance. 

Here's Charlie and his Great Great Aunt Elinor. Don't they look like a great Irish pair?

After the masses left, we stayed around for a little snuggle time with Grandpa Buck and Grandma Becky. 

Here's Charlie and his first corn beef and cabbage meal. Note the beautiful sign in the background that Megan made for the big event. 

We got home around 7 Sunday night, and I was EXHAUSTED! Tony had a difficult time waking me up on the couch to get me upstairs. He even woke up first when Charlie cried in the night. Yikes! I guess I need to remember to nap during the day!

Even though it was a busy weekend, we had a great time! This week is nice and low key for us. We might even attempt to go to church on Wednesday. We'll see!