| Charlotte is enjoying kintergarden. She is
doing well with her letters is starting to want to know how to spell
everything. She has just started swimming lessons. |
| 11/12/2005 |
Horsey Ride |
Posing |
| At the Zoo with cousin Emma |
Clean Sweeping |
| At the Zoo with cousins Emma and Hanna |
Croc! |
| |
| Charlotte is really coming into her own. She
really loves to dress up (cheerleader, princess, etc). She has picked the
color of her room (Enchanted Princess pink). She is about ready to turn
five and move into kindergarden(!). She has had several play dates with
her friends (Samantha and Ella). |
| 03/09/2005 |
Lollypop in the Summer |
Halloween (Witch) |
| Balloon |
Lake during Camping |
| Playground (1) |
Playground (2) |
| Dress Up (1) |
Dress Up (2) |
| |
| Charlotte is now four years old and quite the
independent lady. Many things have to be done by her (and boy are there
consequences if not!). |
| 07/04/2004 |
Pretty Spring Day |
4 Years Old! |
| We still like to organize |
Inspecting our New Birthday Presents |
| New Birthday Present - Charlotte fish |
Love our Bike |
| |
| Charlotte continues to do very well. She is
speaking very well, is (mostly) well behaved and loves her sister. She
continues to grow like a weed and her hair is getting redder! |
| 02/04/2004 |
We Grow Carrots (again)! |
Studio Picture |
| Summer Day with Ma |
| |
| I did not forget about Charlotte now that she
has a new sister. She is still growing like a weed (38 inches last month)
and learning more and more. She is starting a new day care (a Montessori
one) next week due to the current one closing down. We are progressing
really well on all things training and loves Dora the Explorer and Blues
Clues (not to mention the occational Jimmy Neutron). |
| 10/06/2003 |
We Grow Carrots! |
Social Engagement |
| Dressing Up |
Artist! |
| |
| Charlotte is a talking (and demanding) girl,
starting to use the potty, and sleeping in "a big girl bed". And she has no
clue that a brother or sister is on the way in four short months. She still
thinks SHE'S the baby. There is not much to say this time. While four
months have progressed since the last update she has done not much more
than learn a ton more words and sentences. She is becoming very independent
(and will banish you to the kitchen if she wants to be alone) and becoming
more affectionate. She still plays more with the boys than the girls at day
care (or by herself) and like herself her hair is still a force to be recon
with. |
| 11/25/2002 |
At the Swing |
Coy at the Zoo |
| Trike (now with Helmet!) |
Tigger for Halloween |
| Helping mom wash |
A lap full of Stars |
| (From Uncle Jonas) Dad and daughter sharing a moment |
| |
| Time for another update. She is 35 and half
inches and 27 lbs (not much growth in the last three months). However her
words around now about 200 to 300 and starting to be with a few word
sentences ("I'm Charlotte", "My daddy", and "Big hug"). At times she'll
rattle off a string of something and look like she requires a response. She
has a slight aversion towards other cars on the road ("No cars!" or "No
trucks!") and can be a bit aggressive with other kids who have toys she
wants. Other than those times she is a doll and very cute (although I told
her she was a cute once and she said "No, I'm Charlotte"). We (and at times
it is a bit like the royal "we") now like movies like "Cinderella",
"Wallace and Gromit", and "Toy Story"). |
| 07/28/2002 |
Two Year Old Studio Picture (No. 1) |
Two Year Old Studio Picture (No. 2) |
| Trike |
Flower Child |
| Hanging with Daddy |
One of our favorite activites |
| |
| Time sure flies. Again, another 5 months since
the last update. We have just passed her 2nd birthday. She has just moved
up a grade at daycare and is with the 2+ year olds. She is 24 lbs (around
20th percentile) and 35 inches (around 90th percentile). Her words are
around 40 or 50 but still are not really distinct. Which, of course, leads
to confusion (for example: where "cla-cla" is "cloth", "cal" is Dexter's
collar, and "ca" is clothing). Other times their origin is a complete
mystery ("ya-ya" is cereal). We are touching upon a bit of biting (joy) but
also hugs and kisses (joy!). |
| 03/28/2002 |
Are You looking at MY Cheerios? |
Tractor Riding. |
| Dress Girl (dress a gift from neighbor, Marsha) |
I'm HAPPY! |
| Jester! #1 |
Jester! #2 |
| Charlotte and Grandma Casey |
Grandma and Grampa Casey with You Know Who. |
| (From left to right) Charlotte, cousin Emma, cousin Hanna |
Christmas Attack |
| Going Out for a Winter Walk (with Grandma Sturr) |
The Rabbit Thief |
| |
| Okay, okay. It has been a while. Partially the
move, partially the fixing of the new house, mainly being lazy. Charlotte
is a ball of energy. Just past 18 months, she is 32 inches tall, climbing
on everything, can unzip zippers, get past baby latches on cabinets (!!!),
and beats up the boys at day care (only girl in her class). She has more
words under her belt (she promptly renamed all the animals at the zoo as
"bebe", we're not sure on this) and loves to tell the dog "no" while
wagging her finger. Now that she has her own room, she sleeps through the
night without a problem. |
| 10/14/2001 |
Playing the Charlotte Way |
"I see Dad drinking this All the time." |
| Taking a test drive... |
...And enjoying it (wish it was a bit sharper). |
| Helping Mom and Dad with the move. |
Happy with Zip the Cat. |
| Pictures do not... |
...properly convey the destruction (or glee). |
| |
| Well we have had changes since the last set of
pictures. We are walking nearly 100% of the time now, and everywhere. We
can climb on chairs and the futon (uh oh) and can get off them. While we
are not really speaking, we are saying more of not much. "Mo" for more (or
just something she wants). "Ba" for ball. She can wave good-bye (although
not all the time and not when people are actually leaving). She is doing
wonderfully at day care. |
| 06/03/2001 |
In a Box with Reba (parent's dog) |
In a Box screaming at Reba |
| Walking with help from Mom |
Walking with our Popper |
| First attempt to Feed ourself |
The children looking out the window |
| On all four |
In hooded jacket |
| |
| One Year Old! Wow - does time fly. She is
walking fairly well now - about five or more good steps. More teeth. Eating
real food. And about ready to start day care! Soon she'll be learning to
talk (still on the "ma" and "da" and "ba" but not really associated with
anything). Thank you to all who came to the birthday celebration or sent a
gift or card! She was not sure what to do with presents at first - but by
the end she was a seasoned pro tearing things up. Thanks to grampa for the
shots while I was busy. |
| 03/26/2001 |
Walking Along. |
Love that car seat... |
| And her Drum Stick! |
Who's Birthday? |
| Gifts from Rob (Pooh) and Dad (blocks). |
Gift from Uncle Tony and Aunt Carol and Grandma Bee |
| Boy... Mom gave me a Big Gift! |
| |
| Charlotte has grown so much. Seven teeth.
Almost standing on our own (teeters for a second without support). We think
she is trying to say "ball" (or as she puts it "ba"). On top of all that, I
got a digital camera (the first four are my first shots). In less than a
month, Charlotte will be one year old! |
| 02/28/2001 |
Enjoying a good Book (thanks Grandma Sturr!) |
Hippo on Dry Land |
| Boring shot proving we have hair... |
Can you tell Dad got a Digital Camera, yet? |
| Grampa Sturr labeled this one "Angel" |
Long day visiting Grandma and Grandpa |
| My, Charlotte, what big teeth you have! |
| |
| Other than some more hair, nothing has
changed. One year coming up!!! |
| 02/05/2001 |
(X) Christmas Kitten gift |
(X) Boo-Yah! (I love this picture!) |
| (X) Good fashion taste at 10 months!? |
(X) "You looking at me?!" (revisted) |
| |
- Currently at six teeth.
- Weight: 18 lbs 10 oz; Height: 29 inches
- Pictures courtesy of Grandpa Sturr
|
| 01/08/2001 |
I've got Gifts! |
I've got a new bear (thank you Uncle Tony and Aunt Carol!) |
| ... and this great Lamb (thank you Uncle Jonas and Aunt Mindy!) |
| |
| 12/10/2000 |
(X) The elusive standing Charlotte! Caught on film! |
Why we don't do the swing anymore |
| (X) Baby pose number one |
(X) Baby pose number two |
| Be vewy, vewy qwiet... |
I'm hunting wabbits! |
| (X) Veteran's day outfit |
(X) Hanging with the Dog |
| |
|
Thanksgiving special! Pictures from grandpa Sturr. Were up to three
teeth, sitting up very well, and trying to stand with objects (tables,
cabinets, dog, etc). Very vocal.
|
| 12/3/2000 |
Family on the deck. |
(X) Aunt Carol Bee and Charlotte |
| (X) Grandma Sturr and darling - #1 |
Grandma Sturr and darling - #2 |
| (X) Grandma Sturr and darling - #3 |
| |
|
Halloween special! Star Trek Captain
|
| 10/31/2000 |
"To boldly go..." or "My 7 month mission..." |
Engage! |
| |
- Our first two teeth (she would not put up with a picture)
- Weight: 16 lbs 2 oz; Height: 28 inches
|
| 10/22/2000 |
(X) Clean as a Whistle |
Just darn Cute! |
| (X) Grandma Sturr and Charlotte |
| |
| 9/24/2000 |
(X) Grandma Casey and Charlotte |
Our first Dress |
| Wistful Dexter |
(X) Postprandial respite |
| (X) "Hmmm, the site seems down..." |
(X) Charlotte and her toy |
| |
| 9/18/2000 |
We love Johnny Jumpup |
"You looking at me?!" |
| |
| 8/30/2000 |
Princess in her Throne! |
(X) Our first cereal... |
| (X) Father and daughter. |
(X) "I can sit up!" |
| |
| On June 24, 2000 at Visitaion Church,
Charlotte Lydia was baptized. Some of the pictures below are from that day! The godparents
are Teresa Malcolm and Robert Kiefer. |
| 7/13/2000 |
Parents, Godparents, and a Baby |
(X) Introduction by Fr. Norm Rotert |
| (X) Presentation of a sleepy baby |
(X) The Baptism |
| (X) The Anointing |
(X) Outside the Church |
| (X) With Statue of Mary |
(X) Grandma Sturr and Charlotte |
| (X) Ready to go for a Ride! |
Not quite sure what this look is Check out this footnote |
| |
| 6/11/2000 |
(X) Happy Baby (part one) |
(X) Happy Baby (all smiles) |
| (X) Mother and Daughter moment |
Hanging out on the deck |
| |
| 5/6/2000 |
(X) Dexter Confusion |
Gazing into Easter |
| (X) Grampa Casey &co |
| |
| 4/17/2000 |
Charlotte Swings! |
Sleeping beauty |
| (X) Daddy and his girl. |
(X) Princess |
| |
| 3/23/2000 |
First picture |
(X) Being weighed |
| (X) Proud mama and daughter |
Proud papa and daughter |
