Happy Halloween!!!!!!!!!!

Well, we were headed to the beach this week but Charlie is having tubes put in on Monday so we'll be spending Halloween here. Not sure how long he'll last in his costume since he's such an active boy - he's into everything these days...........especially the things that aren't for him to play with. The front and side of his crib are missing the varnish and wood where he knaws on it constantly. He's walking all around his bed and the play yard and wants to pull up on everything.............baby proofing the house is no small chore.
We went to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday at church and he didn't want much of it - I managed to get a few pictures of him - he was more interested in the grass and not the pumpkins. Enjoy our precious little boy - we certainly are!!!!!!!
Lastly, his birth certificates are here - YEA!!!!!! Now we can proceed with getting his social security card.
Love to all,
Charles, Julie and Charlie

Happy Days Are Here Again..................

Well after another sinus infection Charlie is on his way back to being himself. We still can't get rid of the congestion but it's not in his nose so what are we to do.....makes it a little hard for him to eat but this too shall pass. These days he's all over the place - I was in the kitchen the other night and Charles was in his office when I looked over and not only was Charlie off the blanket - he had managed to carry the activity gym with him and had it lifted OVER his head while half of him was under the recliner. When I looked at him, he had amazed himself as well and had that mischevious look on his face....it only lasted a second so there was no time to get a snapshot of it. I'm sure he'll do it again soon. Diaper changing is another opportunity for him to show he is in control. He will not stay still for a second and you have to make a game out of it with him when holding him down to get him changed....talk about a strong willed little boy!!!!! Next week it's back to our normal routine of work after a few weeks of not having to wake him up in the morning to get him ready to go to Ms. Kandice's. He's still sleeping 11-12 hours every night so this will be another change and hopefully it won't disturb his napping routine very much. He's such an easy going baby and adding SO much love and laughter to our lives. I never thought I could love this way again but God has opened me up to a new world and for that I am grateful. Here are a few more snapshots of our precious Charlie....growing up so fast and teaching us the wonders of little children.

Take care and love to all!

Charles, Julie and Charlie

Here They Are..................

I'm a little frustrated with the blog - have attempted to upload these all morning with no text in post. Let's see if this is the key...................................Now they will probably post 6 times.................

Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

It should have worked and could have worked and it would have worked - but it didn't. Here are the pics that shoulda been with the Saturday posting that was lost in the air until today. He's such a little boy now - no more baby............sniff, sniff. As Renee says, not mad about it, just sad he's growing up SO fast!
Love to all! Charles, Julie and Charlie

Me In My Pool....................

Here a few pics of Charlie as he explored his pool for the first time. He loved it!

Love to all!

Charles, Julie and Charlie

Slow Down - You Move To Fast............................

We have to make this moment last. So, kickin' off your cobble shoes, skippin' around and feeling groovy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know how the lyrics go. These days Charlie is all over the place.....wanting so much to sit on his own and explore the world he sees in front of him. We've seemed to work out all the kinks with the reflux and allergies.................thank goodness for Prevacid and Zyrtec. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not really an advocate of meds unless absolutely necessary. In Charlie's case, I'm perfectly fine with something that makes him feel better. Since our last visit with Dr. S., Charlie weighs 16 pounds and is 26 inches long. Yes that's right, 6 inches growth since he was born. Growing in leaps and bounds and bringing much love, laughter, joy and giggles to the Crump household.

Here's the deal - Charlie is at the in between stage where he can't quit sit on his on for long periods of time by himself and DOES NOT want to be confined to a swing or bouncy set. Our family room looks like an isle out of Babies R' Us with all the bright-colored activity centers lined around the room and the basket full of toys. It won't be long before he's getting into all of it by himself. He found his feet and tongue in the last 2 weeks and loves to talk loudly to you. Putting his feet in his mouth while rocking back and forth is one of his favorite things to do and most of all he loves it when you are in the floor with him.

The next thing on our agenda in a couple of weeks is to finalize here in Mississippi - all documents are in order and we are waiting for the Bar Convention to be over so a judge is in town to give his "stamp of approval" and we are home free. This is a little quicker than most but persistence has been my main priority. We look forward to establishing a "Family Day" on this day with each year bringing something fun and exciting to do.....just for the 3 of us. Something incredible to celebrate the life of Charles Jackson and to relish in the glory of God's wondrous works! So church is another thing - can't quit get in a routine of going unless it disturbs Charlie's schedule so I opt not to throw him off and we have church at home. I think within the next month his naps will level out and 8AM service will be the best for us. Not an excuse - just a fact of life at this present time.

Thanks to the wonderful gift from my dear friends, Charlie will be having his pictures made at Marion Silber in early August. They do such an incredible job and we are fortunate to have such a meaningful relationship with them - looking forward to watching them make Charlie laugh. "Laughter is like a good medicine". Proverbs

Here are some pics from the past 2 weeks - no pictures showing the back side because he's bald as an Eagle - Aunt LeLe commented about his "comb over" the other night when they were here. Thanks Matt for getting me a new computer, up and running - don't know what we'd do without friends.

Enjoy his smiles and when looking at them imagine his sweet, little laughter. He is a love and truly a Gracious Gift From God! Love to all!

Charles, Julie and Charlie