Happy Birthday, Charlie Bear! Part 3

No birthday celebration would be complete without pizza, cake, and toys to assemble. Charlie's party had all of these. Andy and Uncle Jim did a great job of helping Charlie to put together his new tricycle. Fortunately he was persuaded to wait until he got home to try it out. Grammy and Mommy did a fab job serving the cake. All Charlie wanted was a "sparkle " but he did force himself to have some cake and ice cream as well. Great job, everyone. And thanks to Grammy and Grampy for hosting the party. You both were wonderful hosts and provided the perfect setting for an amazing party!

Happy Birthday, Charlie Bear! Part 2

Everyone got into the act as the adults snapped photos, the children dueled each other with their birthday blowers, and Grammy and Grampy observed the chaos from a safe distance. Charlie loved EVERY present and card. He'd just barely begin to open a present and exclaim, "I know what this is!". When asked, "What is it, Charlie?" he'd answer, "It will be something when I open it!".

Happy Birthday, Charlie Bear!

The whole family braved a 6 inch snowfall to celebrate Charlie's 3rd birthday. We all met at his Grammy and Grampy's house. It was a Christmas card "picture-perfect" evening with the new snow as we gathered in the living room to open presents. Charlie's grandparents' home is so warm and inviting that it truly seemed a Norman Rockwell painting. Charlie certainly enjoyed being the center of attention with his birthday crown as he began ripping into his presents with unbridled enthusiasm.