Here he is rolling over! He hasn't done it since that morning, but he sure did it a lot then!
Friday, July 12, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Growing up so fast...
Yesterday, Tony and I took Charlie for his 4 month appointment. Dr. Anderson asked if we had any questions. My main question was how to help with teething. Charlie has had fits when he is inconsolable and we were thinking it was from teething. When the doctor looked in his mouth, he noted there were several teeth ready to break through! No wonder our little guy has been in so much pain lately!
Here are his 4 month stats:
15 lbs 7 oz 59th percentile
26 inches long 83rd percentile
44.1 cm head circumference 90 percentile
Dr. Anderson said he's looking wonderful and healthy! He had 2 shots and 1 oral immunization. He had a rough evening from what I hear. I was in class in Minneapolis, and Tony had rehearsal, so he asked Kaylee to come over. The combination of teething and shots put Charlie over the edge. Luckily, my aunt Christa was able to come and help Kaylee calm him down. I hope she'll babysit for us again...
So far today he's been an angel!
He made a big milestone this morning. I was reading a book to him while he was on his tummy, and he rolled over to his back!! I flipped him back on his tummy, and he did the same thing! I grabbed my camera and took a video so Tony could see right away at work. I have a feeling we are going to have an active little boy. He rolled over at least 10 times in a few minutes. He went to both sides too!
I'll post e video when I charge up my computer. My iPad won't save it for some reason...
Friday, July 5, 2013
Fireworks, Family, Fun
The 4th of July is one of my favorite days of the year. This year was no exception.
The day started off with Tony running the Stewartville Summerfest 5 Mile run. Charlie and I walked down to watch him take off, saw him at a few points during the run, and watched him finish strong.
Here we are a ways up from the starting line. The runners did the neatest thing. There was no one there to sing or play The Star Spangled Banner, so they all sang it together. Very neat.
Here's our man coming in to the finish line. He said he wishes he wouldn't have given blood this week. Since he's a bit out of shape, giving blood held him back quite a bit. I was still very proud of him! I sure can't run a 5 mile!
Here are my 2 boys. Tony had a chance to de-sweat a bit before holding C-man.
Our family has a tradition of sharing a delicious and large pot luck picnic with the Schroeders (Oma Kathe's family). I do not have pictures of the event this year, but I can tell you it was as wonderful as it always is. Cher and Stephania (spelling?) joined us as well! What a little sweetheart!
My cousin Jacque made a stop at Target and found these awesome glasses! Charlie was quite decked out! Right after this picture was taken at Lake Florence, I noticed a gross substance leaking through Charlie's outfit. Jacque and I rushed him back to our house. The ordeal ended with a bath and Tony scrubbing lots of clothes and the stroller....
We brought Matt's wheelchair down to Grandpa's so Matt could comfortably enjoy the parade. Of course Kaylee and Meg had to have some fun with it!
This was the first time Jacque met Charlie. I think they are quite the pair!
Here's our little family before the parade started. Charlie was asleep until the Legion shot off the guns....
Here's Charlie while all the sirens from the fire trucks were in full force. He didn't cry at all!
Here's the Schroeder/Smidt (and bonus Knutson) crew at the parade.
Matt was cut out of the picture, so here he is too!
Look who came to enjoy the parade with us! Charlie was so enthralled with Natalie when he woke up. I tried taking a picture of him, but he couldn't stop staring at Natalie! He sure loves his big cousins...
The day started off with Tony running the Stewartville Summerfest 5 Mile run. Charlie and I walked down to watch him take off, saw him at a few points during the run, and watched him finish strong.
Here we are a ways up from the starting line. The runners did the neatest thing. There was no one there to sing or play The Star Spangled Banner, so they all sang it together. Very neat.
Here's our man coming in to the finish line. He said he wishes he wouldn't have given blood this week. Since he's a bit out of shape, giving blood held him back quite a bit. I was still very proud of him! I sure can't run a 5 mile!
Here are my 2 boys. Tony had a chance to de-sweat a bit before holding C-man.
Our family has a tradition of sharing a delicious and large pot luck picnic with the Schroeders (Oma Kathe's family). I do not have pictures of the event this year, but I can tell you it was as wonderful as it always is. Cher and Stephania (spelling?) joined us as well! What a little sweetheart!
My cousin Jacque made a stop at Target and found these awesome glasses! Charlie was quite decked out! Right after this picture was taken at Lake Florence, I noticed a gross substance leaking through Charlie's outfit. Jacque and I rushed him back to our house. The ordeal ended with a bath and Tony scrubbing lots of clothes and the stroller....
We brought Matt's wheelchair down to Grandpa's so Matt could comfortably enjoy the parade. Of course Kaylee and Meg had to have some fun with it!
This was the first time Jacque met Charlie. I think they are quite the pair!
Here's our little family before the parade started. Charlie was asleep until the Legion shot off the guns....
Here's Charlie while all the sirens from the fire trucks were in full force. He didn't cry at all!
Here's the Schroeder/Smidt (and bonus Knutson) crew at the parade.
Matt was cut out of the picture, so here he is too!
Look who came to enjoy the parade with us! Charlie was so enthralled with Natalie when he woke up. I tried taking a picture of him, but he couldn't stop staring at Natalie! He sure loves his big cousins...
After the parade, Tony convinced me that Charlie needed to go home to bed. It was already WAY past his bedtime. Tony was right, Charlie was asleep in seconds...
I stayed at Grandpa's and enjoyed the fireworks with my family. Our friend Michael and his 2 little cuties, Hannah and Caden, joined us for the show. I think those 2 kiddos could've played with sparklers all night! It was fun to have them join us!
What a great day filled with family bonding....
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Another day, more Remer fun!
I posted about Charlie's first swimming experience, but I never gave the rest of the highlights from Day 4. Now we're already onto Day 6! Yikes, Here are some highlights from days 4 and 5!
Brian and Kate gave Harvey and Natalie their birthday presents here since they were unable to make the big birthday bash. This is the silly game they gave, Doggie Doo. You feed the dog, squeeze the leash, and the dog poops the food! You put the poop on your shovel if you were the lucky one to make the dog poop on your turn. The first one with 4 poops on your shovel wins. Yes, this is a real game. Hilarious. Even better, the dog makes the most disgusting tooting noises.
After a delicious meal of egg bake (courtesy of Kate, Mindy and me), the girls enjoyed some freezie pops! Frigid fun!
We got to celebrate the Harve man turning 4 on Tuesday!! Here's the shirtless birthday boy. It was very hot for his big day. We enjoyed some leftover Spiderman cake. Yummmm
Since there are so many helping hands around this resort, I have barely fed Mr. Charles. Here's Aunt Laur taking a turn feeding the little big guy.
Mom and I "watched" Harvey and Natalie yesterday while Jon and Mindy went on a day date to Grand Rapids. Grandma Cher invited us to Cabin 7 to make our own tortilla pizzas.
Here's the goofball posing for me!
Grandpa Alan enjoyed sneaking up on a swinging Harvey.
Monkey bar fun!
Here's Charlie and I on our own personal dock. It was a beautiful night last night.
Grandma Becky and Charlie before we headed to Grand Rapids for supper at Zorbas.
Can you spot the baby? Charlie fell asleep this morning after he woke me up QUITE early...
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
The First Swim
Charlie has 2 great aunts that LOVE to spoil him and his cousins. They are really very lucky kiddos. These wonderful great aunts bought an adorable inflatable pool for Charlie and some pool toys. We thought today was the perfect day to break it out. Aunt Laur brought buckets of warm water out from the cabin, and Charlie hopped right in. Well...Charlie's mom plopped him right in!
As you can see, Charlie didn't hate it! He was even smiling and talking to Harvey and his toys for a while. He would splash his little legs around.
It didn't take long for Charlie's big cousins to come join the fun. Maya wanted to play with him in the worst way, but being that she is 21 months old, she didn't understand that babies don't appreciate water in the face. Charlie took it like a champ though, no tears or even whines!!! Maya was also helping me give Charlie a bath in the pool! What a big girl she is getting to be!
Natalie and Harvey were very gentle with Charlie. They rubbed his arms and talked to him. Here's the best cousin shot on my camera!
Here are the doting cousins!
Charlie was all smiles while wrapped in his brand new beach towel from his great aunts!
As you can see, Charlie didn't hate it! He was even smiling and talking to Harvey and his toys for a while. He would splash his little legs around.
It didn't take long for Charlie's big cousins to come join the fun. Maya wanted to play with him in the worst way, but being that she is 21 months old, she didn't understand that babies don't appreciate water in the face. Charlie took it like a champ though, no tears or even whines!!! Maya was also helping me give Charlie a bath in the pool! What a big girl she is getting to be!
Natalie and Harvey were very gentle with Charlie. They rubbed his arms and talked to him. Here's the best cousin shot on my camera!
Here are the doting cousins!
Charlie was all smiles while wrapped in his brand new beach towel from his great aunts!
Cedar Point: Day 3
Yesterday was day 3 at Cedar Point Resort! The day began early for young Charlie and me. We took a walk out to the dock bright and early and joined Laur and Jill for a little breakfast and some smiles. Pretty soon it was time for Charlie to take his first nap of the day. While he napped, I played ball with Harvey and Natalie. Maya was a swinging away. She still isn't so sure of saying my name, but she can say Baby Charlie (Charwie) for sure!
Mid morning my mom arrived to camp. She came bearing lots and lots of delicious homemade cookies. I may be helping her devour those....
After lunch, the sun was shining brightly. Natalie and Harvey hit the beach!
The flies were bugging us, so Charlie and I moved inside. He had lots of smiles for me!
We were able to do some Face time chatting with Tony (Daddy) for a little bit. Charlie talked and talked and smiled for Daddy.
Charlie ALMOST rolled over for us. I don't think it will be too long until we have a mobile little guy.
Here are some floor time smiles.
After supper it was perfect weather for some fishing off the dock. The kids were catching them like crazy!
Mother/Daughter shot before the big nighttime boat ride.
Here's the boat crew.
Riding off into the sunset. To the right, you can see Brian paddling on the sailboard.
A beautiful way to end the day.
Mid morning my mom arrived to camp. She came bearing lots and lots of delicious homemade cookies. I may be helping her devour those....
We were able to do some Face time chatting with Tony (Daddy) for a little bit. Charlie talked and talked and smiled for Daddy.
Charlie ALMOST rolled over for us. I don't think it will be too long until we have a mobile little guy.
Here are some floor time smiles.
After supper it was perfect weather for some fishing off the dock. The kids were catching them like crazy!
Mother/Daughter shot before the big nighttime boat ride.
Here's the boat crew.
Riding off into the sunset. To the right, you can see Brian paddling on the sailboard.
A beautiful way to end the day.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
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.
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!
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.
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| Here's Charlie with his 3 cousins! |
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!
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