Summer Vaca: Days 1 & 2

Let me begin my vacation post by getting a little sappy. On Charlie's first summer vacation, Tony is at home working. We are all VERY sad about this, including Tony. But, that's just the way it goes sometimes.

Now, on to vacation update!

Charlie and I hitched a ride with Grandpa Alan and Grandma Cher. C was a terrific traveler! He slept until Forest Lake where we stopped for a lunch at McDonalds with Dave and Donnis. Charlie talked and talked to us while we ate. Then he slept until we needed to make a diaper stop and a treat at DQ. By the time we hit Remer, he was ready to get out and stretch. He was bombarded with cousins, aunts and uncles, but he loved every second of it.

Here's Charlie with his 3 cousins!

 This morning we had some early morning visitors. Cabin 1 was the place to be. Jon, Natalie and Harvey came to babysit so I could run into town with Kate and Mindy. Pretty soon Brian and Maya joined the fun. Maya was loving Charlie's toys!

It was POURING this morning, so Natalie and Harvey took turns on the iPad. Grandpa Alan couldn't tear Harvey away from Star Wars Angry Birds. 

Making silly faces at his cousins!

After a day of GREAT naps, lots of smiles, a big long walk and enjoying the sun, it was time for bed. Natalie came to Cabin 1 to help me put Charlie to sleep. She's such a wonderful helper!

Wireless is less than desirable, so we had to settle with a phone talk with Daddy before bed.  Charlie listened closely and smiled a lot while he listened to Daddy talk.

Since the shades don't keep the sun out very well, I made a little tent for Charlie. He went right to sleep!

I discovered that Facetime works a whole lot better out and about, so here are Laur and Jill talking and looking at Tony. I took him on a little tour of the site. 

We've been having a great time so far. My mom is coming up tomorrow, so that will be fun!