So Happy!

 Charlie is so busy that I sometimes have a hard time capturing how happy he is.  Also now that he sees the camera he wants to grab it.  He's a happy little boy these days and he started being so sweet! 

He tilts his head to be "sweet Charlie"  

Photo Lesson

 I learned lots of good things when I took this photography course  and I can't remember all the correct terminology, but although the people walking by were very nice to offer to take our picture I think we should have turned to face the other way.  

Picking Pumpkins

 We didn't go to far to get a pumpkin this year.  We just walked up to Pizzi farm one afternoon.

 Charlie picked out a good one.  

In the Way Back

Growing up we had a car that had a "way back" and it was so great!  Charlie can't ride back here, but he likes to play in the way back too. It is also a good holding area while you try to get organized outside.  

First Carousel Ride

 To round off the day Charlie had his first Carousel Ride in the Boston Commons. 

He had so much to think about he slept until 9am the next day.  

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for coming to visit and having such a fun day!

Chasing Squirrels

The squirrels were a little too friendly, but he had fun chasing them. 

Strutting His Stuff

Charlie really has this walking thing down these days. 

I also feel like with this stance he would fit right in with the lollipop boys.

Mama Duck

 We might have to re visit the mama duck in a few years, she was a little too big to sit on alone.  

Ducks!

 Charlie's most frequently used word is by far the word Duck.  We see many ducks everyday. If by ducks you mean trees, pictures, books, people and any other miscellaneous object he encounters. 

I thought it might help his understanding to se some real...well metal ducks.  

 A little nervous at first...

 Just as it should be

Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Charlie, Oack, Pack and Quack

Lots of Firsts

 Charlie had a lot of firsts this past weekend. His first subway ride.

His first walk through Boston Common ( maybe it's his second not sure)

Happy Birthday Buddy!

Happy Birthday Charlie! 

It's been one crazy year and you have grown so much. You are such a happy boy who brings us so much joy every day. 

We love you buddy!

Post Party

I did a bad job taking pictures during the party, but we had a nice cook out afterwards and I was able to take some before we hit the road back to Massachusetts.

The boy likes cake!

Birthday Party

 Charlie had a fun time visiting with everyone and checking out his new toys.

 My goal was to make a cow cake....it came out pretty good!

God Bless Charlie

 Dan and Erin took on their roles as god parents very well.  

Happy Baptism buddy!

Yum

 Everyone liked the cake. Charlie had his first taste.  

I tried to get a family picture, but this is the best I got for the Neilans.

Erin's Cake Skills

 Erin showed off her many skills of crafting, hosting and making cake.  

 She also did a good job serving the cake.

And blowing out the candles too.  

Thanks Erin!