Happy Charley

 

Just thought I'd show some updated pictures of Charley.  She is always smiling and now is sucking her thumb too.  I know its not the best idea, but I much prefer a self soother than a pacifier.  Grant was a paci kid, Molly sucks her fingers, and Charley sucks her thumb...just like her momma did.  :)  She is so content and always happy.  Love you so much baby girl!

Slip n' Slide

What is better than Slip n' Slide on a hot summer day?!

Children's Garden

Since my parents are watching my nieces this weekend, I dragged them over to Meijer Gardens with me to enjoy a beautiful day at the Children's Garden.  I love going there and the kids do too.  The kids had a great time playing in the treehouse, maze, giant sandbox, and of course the water.  The kids always leave there soaking wet, but its totally worth it.

Molly, Grant, Sofia and Stella at the Children's Gate

Stella and Mols playing boats

What a good lookin' Papa

A distinguished tea party of course

Fia and Grant playing seadoos

And Charley is always happily along for the ride

Stel

Molly Girl

2 Months Old!

Okay, so Charley is more than two months old...I know.  But I wanted to post her stats since time is flying by.  She had her two month appointment about three weeks ago as she is 11 weeks old now.  She is interacting more and more every day and seems to be a smiley one.  I still have yet to get a real laugh out of her but she is a happy baby.  She is sleeping great and eating well.  She is a sweet little girl, and I can't wait to see who she really looks like!  Here are her stats:

Height: 23 5/8 inches - 90%

Weight: 12 pounds 3 ounces - 80%

Head: 39.2 cm - 65%

Trip to the 'Zoo'

Last weekend, we made a trip to Kalamazoo to visit our great friends the Leonards, as well as drag them to Binder Park Zoo with us!  We've been wanting to get down to that zoo and we are always excited to hang out with Ben, Carrie, Taylor, and Zach!  It was a perfect day for the zoo and a fun day hanging out at their house.  Here are some great pictures of our fun day (sorry there are so many...it was hard to choose). 

On the big ant

Taylor and Grant

Two monkeys in a tree

The daddies and the kiddos

On the big turtle

Feeding the goats

Feeding the giraffes (so cool!)

I mean really cool! Wild Africa was definitely the best part.  There are rolling hills with animals roaming around and a platform that the giraffes walk up to so you can feed them.  Crazy!

Carrie and I with Mols and Zach

Beautiful blue eyes on Zachie

Tay holding Charley...isn't she beautiful?!

Sisters