mirror baby

mirror baby

One of Charlotte’s favorite friends in the world is “mirror baby” AKA herself. We introduced Charlotte to “mirror baby” at a very young age and …

 

back in time…

back in time…

Charlotte doesn’t like using the pacifier so much as observing and being in control of it. She twists and turns it around and is …

 

the wonder of snow

the wonder of snow

Today was the first “real” snowfall in Lafayette with big puffy flakes. Since Charlotte was born I have desperately wanted to be with her when …

 

calvin college

calvin college

A few weeks ago Brian made a same-day trip to Grand Rapids. While he was there he stopped off at the Calvin bookstore to buy …

 

Halloween

Halloween

Before Charlotte was born, my sister Christy, with a level of verbal excitement only she can muster, said she absolutely HAD to send Charlotte her …

 

an oldie but a goodie

an oldie but a goodie

From July… nuf’ said.

 

befriending the giraffes…

befriending the giraffes…

Despite a recently discovered fear of giraffes, Charlotte has befriended the giraffes on the feet of her pajamas. We know this because instead of crying …

 

eating…

eating…

Today we introduced Charlotte to rice cereal, which will be her source of solid food for the next two months. She actually did exceptionally well …

 

bubble boy (or rather girl…)

bubble boy (or rather girl…)

For those of you who can remember back to the days of Seinfeld, this is our version of the “bubble boy” story. Except Charlotte is …

 

dumplings & s’mores

dumplings & s’mores

On Labor Day weekend (yes, yes, I know that was 4 weeks ago). We went to Columbus to spend time with Charlotte’s Grandpa Frank.    Sirina’s …