Charlie: An Update

So, most of you know that Charlie and Mommy are headed to Texas in the morning to visit Mimi and Poppy. Daddy starts school next week and we thought it’d be a perfect time to get away! We plan on doing a whole lotta nothing (at least Mommy plans on that) and Charlie will also get to see her great-grandparents and great aunts and uncles, as well as her beloved Uncle Erik and her dear friend Kelly Finley. So excited!!! It will be a whirlwind, and I’m sure, go by faster than we would like.

Charlie is a real sweet pea. She is into everything, and I’m sure that will only multiply once she is walking. She is cruising like crazy, and pulling up on everything. She loves her Daddy and can’t stand to be away from him (uh oh, tomorrow could be dicey) and loves to boogie. She has a new habit of shimmying her shoulders when a song comes on the radio that she likes, and also shrugs her shoulders in a coy way when men especially talk to her. I guess it’s her way of flirting!

She did learn from the master….Did you all know that Mommy was awarded “Biggest Flirt” in high school??

Wish us luck on the plane tomorrow! We’ll post tons of pics when we return in October. Happy Fall!!!

It’s Raining Men

Charlie and Cade had a ball getting to know each other. It is so fun to see her really interact with other babies!

What a looker!!


Lou Petkus, now 5 (unbelievable!) had Charlie in stitches. He was so good with her. He’s growing into such a sweet little man. She was following him around and he was really making her laugh! She did so well….even after all the other kiddo’s went to bed, Charlie was still going strong, and in a good mood! This was great for Mommy, who was really enjoying her red wine….

Night Out!

Saturday night the Bischoff’s spent the evening with the Petkus family and their good friend’s the Pearson’s, visiting from Raleigh, North Carolina! Cade Pearson and Charlie are just about the same age, and boy, is he a handsome little guy!! Even the Petkus dog, Buster, wanted to be in on the action!


Degrees of Cuteness

Lauren Mouse gave Charlie some very special handmade (by Lauren’s Mommy!) barrettes for her birthday. She also got some from Emilyn! Mommy has been trying to remember to put them in her hair…finally, there is enough to make them stay in! These little pants were a Gap outlet find, but alas, they are a bit too snug. Had to get a pic of them, though…who can resist red cords with heart button details???


A yummy Babygap velour set scored by Mommy from an Ebay friend!

Happy Birthday, Elynor!!!

Also last week, Charlie was invited to a super-fun surprise 1st birthday party for her very good friend, Elynor. It was a casual soiree for mom and baby alike, and there were so many toys to play with and chocolate cupcakes!! This is Charlie’s friend Olivia. Isn’t she a doll??

The birthday girl…..

Charlie and Elynor make beautiful music together….