she's crawling

A few days before her 10 month birthday and Charlotte is FINALY crawling on all fours!

Merry Christmas!

What a fun Christmas it has been. Charlotte got really into unwrapping the presents. She wanted to unwrap everybody's gifts. She was a good little girl at Great Grandma Burton's house as it turned into a long afternoon. On Saturday we headed up to Green Bay to stay at Grandma LaPean's for a week. Christmas there was a blast. Charlotte got to spend lots of time with Aunt Laura.

Charlotte has been a good sleeper this week. We were not sure as being out-of-town has thrown her off kilter a few times. There should be lots of video up on the Flickr site (link to the right). We hope to see more family this Saturday for Daddy's 30th birthday bash at Mom and Dad's house in Suamico.

standing in the crib

Charlotte stood up in her crib today. Oh no! Time to totally drop the mattress. She sure is getting big.

Charlotte famous?!

Today two things happened, Charlotte met a modeling scout and very well might have met Jesus. When we were downtown a young girl asked if we ever thought of putting Charlotte in a baby modeling program. She said a local firm was in need of babies that fit into 9 month clothing-- which Charlotte does. It didn't help that Charlotte is a flirt and super smiley. I took her name and we are submitting Charlotte for baby modeling. Apparently Kohl's might really need her. This might be a good way to have college paid for!

Secondly, we were in the back of B&N today and a man, who appeared to be homeless, approached us and was memorized by how happy Charlotte was. He talked to us for awhile and said that he was filled with joy at seeing her smiles. He also said she was going to grow up to be famous and smart. If Jesus visits Earth like it's sometimes told, then this man very well might have been Jesus. We were kind to him and wished him a Merry Christmas. Who knows, maybe there is a lot in store for this little girl.

sassy pants

At 9.5 months, Charlotte is becoming quite the sassy pants. She knows when you take something away or say "no." It's starting! We can't believe we are so close to one year old. Charlotte is army crawling all over the place, but luckily she's very slow. She seems to like the TV stand with the DVDs the most. Good thing we invested in a heavy stand, not a moment too soon. She is pulling up on the couch and her toy box all the time. Here's a photo of her stuck ON the toy box. I know Christmas will be a fun one this year. Note to all family members, watch out for those delicate pieces on the tables!

She sure is a bundle of love. She's been sleeping better at night. I'm sorry to say I've stopped breastfeeding. Charlotte is now on formula for the last 2.5 months. She has so much personality, it's just a blast being around her.

peace-at-home no more

Yesterday Charlotte pulled up on the couch (from the floor) three times in a row. She is also dragging herself along the floor (army crawling). I fear my home will not be a peaceful place anymore. She is mobile!

On a good note, Charlotte is finally getting mobile, and at 9 months, it's about time. I think by Christmas she'll be cruzing around. Even while on the couch, she doesn't sit next to us anymore. She is constantly pulling up on us, Griffin, the couch cushions, etc. She is bouncing and chatting up a storm.

I guess we'll have to break down and baby proof the house!
You can watch videos on the Flickr site (link on the right).

9 months old!

Charlotte is 9 months old! We can't believe how big she is. Yesterday she sat on Santa's lap and didn't cry or smile. She just looked at him and thought, "Who are you and why do you look so funny?" In the photo she has a deer in headlights look, but nonetheless, we have a photo! She did look adorable in her Christmas dress. Below, she's getting a bath in the sink up at the cabin.