Busy Body!

I don't think I even need an explanation for most of these... This boy is busy. And oh, how we love him!

 With his BFF cousin AJ.

 Obsessed with Grandpa's shoes.

 Finally got out for a walk with our friends. How cute are those two? I seriously love those little cuties!

 Charlie would spend every waking moment outside if I'd let him. So this is where I spend most of my days. I'm not complaining though. I love it too!

 He knows that you need the round brush with the blow dryer.  He watches mommy every day!

Birth Mother's Day

The day before Mother's Day is Birth Mother's day.  We celebrated with Charlie's birth family by going to the adoption walk sponsored by Families Supporting Adoption (a local support group).  It was really hot, but we had fun.  They had a balloon launch in honor of birth mothers.  I love this picture with Charlie and his birth mom.

 Charlie's birth brother, Toby.  This boy has endless energy!

We love you Ralynn!

Goodbye to Grandma Rowland

Jared's Grandma Rowland died a few weeks ago.  Jared was pretty close to her growing up, so he was really sad.  The funeral was very nice, and it was nice to be with family.  We will miss visiting her and hearing her funny stories.

This is the most recent picture we have of her when we took Charlie to meet her for the first time.

 Charlie's not a fan of sleeping in the pack and play, but he dealt with it!

 On a totally unrelated note, Jared's been dying to get Charlie a basketball hoop so that they can shoot hoops together.  

 And who wouldn't want to learn from this guy?!

 And... we love having AJ over on Thursdays.  She and Charlie and really starting to enjoy each other's company (when he's not pulling her hair or she's not pulling his!).