Daddy's Boy

Daddy's little guy

Mom's baby boy

Quintessential Charlie

 This is Charlie. Exploratory, curious, active. He wants to have a tactile report on what is going on in his world, and he will stop at nothing to get the info. Infant swats reveal so much about the boy within ....

Charlie in Spring 2008

Staying hydrated

As summertime rolls in, I'm quenching my thirst with water and mother's milk. They let me hold my own sippy cup which is fun even though I wind up pretty wet after after a drinking session. In this foto, I've decorated my green eggs and ham bib with more delicious avocado. 

First Food

When I turned 6 months, they finally let me have some real food. They first thing they feed me was avocado. I was photographed for the event. It was hard at first, since I didn't know what to do with the food when it was in my mouth. Also, I'm not sure why they wouldn't let me hold the spoon. I was wearing a bib, and I made sure to share the food with the bib. I got the clean plate award on my first feeding. Later into the week, I started to feel like a real pro at feeding time. Maybe one day I'll get my own chair at the table...

Charlie Meets his Godparents

 

On Memorial Day weekend, Charlie's Godparents, Emily Gasner & Greg D'Amico, road-tripped down from San Francisco to meet their godson. They brought the whole crew- Kim, Josh, Caren & Adam. The crew actually managed to bring the San Francisco Fog with them, so our beach day turned into a front yard bonfire. Auntie Kim (pictured above) reminds us to stay hydrated when taking the baby for a walk, even on a cloudy day.  We had a big party on Memorial Day at the house and a pool Party at Greg's childhood home on Sunday, hosted by Sue and Great-GodFather, Dick D'Amico (pictured on the left, reading stories to Jude, Seth, and Veronica). The God Father takes a break from being the star of the party to give his Godson a bottle. Marson and Arabella still ask when Uncle Greg and Uncle Josh are coming back.  Soon we hope.