Happy Easter!

This morning we opened our Easter baskets! Last night I got Chris's Easter basket ready and put a blanket over it so he wouldn't see, then I went to bed. He thought there was a reason to put the blanket over it, and followed along. I thought it was very funny this morning to see mine with a blanket over top too!

Chris helped Charlotte open her Easter basket!

I made sure Charlotte looked pretty today and dressed her all up! She wasn't too happy but posed anyway!

Charlotte got a bunny hat in her basket, and a bib that she is showing off so nicely!

Another picture of Charlotte after she had been fed and was somewhat happy!

Charlotte and Chris!

Our family! Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!

Fishing

I promised Chris that we could go fishing on Friday, but it was really rainy and cold out, and I didn't think it would be a good idea to bring Charlotte. So this morning, even though it was still rainy and cold, poor Chris asked so nicely if we could go I couldn't say no. Charlotte and I bundled up and sat in a chair while Chris fished for Catfish. It was a blast and I can't wait to do it again.... NOT!

About 20 minutes away from us in Santee there are 7 man made lakes stocked with fish. Mostly Catfish. Chris hadn't been fishing in about 5 years, but he still remembered the basics...
That didn't include casting... he got his line stuck in the tree twice before he finally moved his location so it wouldn't continue happening! It was so pretty at this one lake that I forgot for a minute we lived in the city!

The biggest catch of the day.... A stick fish! 

Sorry, there are no more picture of Charlotte from today! Chris didn't catch any fish but we had fun and it was good to get out of the house and get some fresh air! By the way... I figured out how to fix the comment section on the blog, so now anyone can comment, you don't have to have an account, just click the comment button and select anonymous, and it will allow you to leave a comment!

Happy Birthday Joe!

Yesterday was Joe's birthday and Lisa had a barbeque for him! It was strange to have all the guys there this time! Leanh stole Charlotte as soon as she arrived... and also decided she liked my jelly beans that were being kept at Lisa's! 

I was so happy, I got to have a Blue Moon! Yay! Lisa was happy for me too! 
There is something about Lisa's house that puts Charlotte to sleep... don't know if that is a good thing or a bad thing! She even slept through the noise again, although once it rose a few decibels we decided to take her home!
The boys liked Charlotte too... and I'm sure if were still in San Diego when she starts to date there won't be a boy allowed anywhere close to her!
The gang. Little Bear, Chris, Robyn and Lisa... who as you can tell had had enough to drink!
Leanh and Brian with Charlotte. Brian insisted that Charlotte responded when he said her name, and was looking at him wave to her later in the night... I think it was the alcohol! 
And the way the night ended... Jonas AND Charlotte asleep on the couch! It's a wonder she sleeps when we bring her home! 

One more video

This one was pretty cute too. You can hear Charlotte cooing at Joli at the end!

New Toys

Charlotte has been getting some more personality lately and has been starting to interact. She loves Chris, here they are playing on her bed this afternoon!

She grabbed his mouth so he nibbled on her fingers! 
Lisa, Joe and Joli came over yet again, and Joli was fascinated with the bulb syringe. She wanted to put it in Charlottes ears, but we informed her it was used to get boogies out of noses, so she tried it out.
She insisted on holding Charlotte and got mad when I would pick her back up because I started to fear for her safety! She insisted that Charlotte watch The Lion King with her!
Charlotte's new play gym came in the mail today and Lisa assembled it when she got here! Charlotte loved being on the floor looking at something new besides Mommy and Daddy!
Joli loved Charlottes new toys too and even though we tried to talk her out of laying next to her, we finally gave in and moved Charlotte over so Joli could fit. Charlotte LOVES Joli. She was more fascinated with her than with her new toy! She was cooing and trying to talk to her and Joli was whispering secrets to her, trying to get her to play and at one point she shook Charlottes hand and told her it was nice to meet her! 
As I type the two boys are engrossed in The Lion King... so much for needing to do manly things! They were even singing along to the songs!
Here is a video of Joli and Charlotte playing tonight! They were so funny! Enjoy!

A Better Day

Yesterday Charlotte was very clingy. She did not want to sit in her swing, she didn't want to sit in her new bounce seat, she just wanted to be held. It was pretty warm out yesterday and I'm not sure if she was just uncomfortable, but she was awake just about all day long, which then meant she got pretty overtired. Even though she was crabby during the day,  she did sleep really good last night, from 10:30-3, and then from about 3:45-7, then about 7:30-10 this morning! I got her up and she ate breakfast, and slept on my chest for 2 more hours. Chris came home and I went to the store and she proceeded to sleep on his chest for about another hour and a half! She was pooped! She decided to wake up this afternoon and Chris put her in full Red Sox gear for opening day! 

After dinner we decided to give her a bath. We had been just bringing her in the shower, but tonight we actually used the infant tub. She loved it! Baylie wanted to join in on the fun and sat outside the tub, licked the water, and whined.
Eventually Baylie snuck by me and jumped in the tub too!
Daddy is so silly! 

This is what she has to say about me taking pictures of her when she is wet and cold!

We got her jammies on and realized they are getting too small for her! She is still little, but her legs are too long for most of her newborn jammies. The 0-3 month ones are still pretty big, so were in a bit of a jammie dilemma! Since she has been having great head control we tried her in her Bumbo, but sat right next to her in case of a dive bomb. She is still a bit small for it, but her head hits the back and helps keep it up also!
In an effort to play with Baylie, Chris put the laundry basket over her and she ran around until she ran into the wall and it finally came off. He decided he needed to give her some love to make it up to her!
And were off to get some sleep while we can!

Another fun evening!

Lisa, Joe and Joli came to OUR house for dinner tonight! Charlotte slept for a while before they got here, and all through dinner! She loves her snugly blankey and her froggie. 

Joli entertained us during dinner. She proclaimed that Chris was an old man. We asked her what Charlotte was, and she said "baby Charlotte is a little girl, Mommy is a big girl, Kacie is a big girl, and daddy is a big girl". We asked her again if Daddy was a boy or girl, she told us a boy, and then said Daddy was a little boy! She was very funny! She was watching Pooh and wanted Charlotte to watch too. She even told her who the characters were!

Joli held Charlotte, and Lisa and I were amazed at how big Charlotte has gotten in the last month! She used to be so little next to Joli!Joli wanted Charlotte to talk to her! She asked her very nicely if she wanted to talk! 

I woke Charlotte up after dinner to feed her and she was nice and content when she was finished! I can't believe how dark Charlotte looks next to me! Chris swears it is his 1/16th Native American heritage, but I swear it is my Italian coming out!