The DuPage County Fair

OK, who doesn't love a good county fair?!?! Well, we made our annual visit to the DuPage County Fair to enjoy the animals, corn dogs and everything else the fair brings. Heck, I had my first corndog at the Boone County Fair that I used to go to every year with my Grandma and Grandpa Burritt. My Dad is a Director for the fair board so we know people on the inside....and get us a discount on admission! Charlotte was introduced to racing pigs, bunnies, cows and horses for the first time. She wasn't overly thrilled at first but started to like the animals. By the end of the night, Charlotte made it clear that it was time to go and end her first fair visit. I think she'll enjoy it more when she can walk and enjoy a corndog for herself!

Lake Summerset

We spent this past weekend at the house in Lake Summerset to relax for a long weekend. While it was relaxing, apparently mother nature didn't get the "TPS Report" that the Burritt's requested some warm and sunny weather. Instead, it was mainly cloudy, rainy with the sun shining only now and then. Even with the weather, we were able to visit the beach shortly, Charlotte got her first boat ride (on a friend's boat since Kyle's boat a.k.a. The Anchorman is in the shop) and we were able to play golf. Well, Kyle and I actually played 15 holes before a monsoon came and washed out the rest of our round. Even though the weather was less than ideal, it was a good time as always.

Charlotte here...

Hi everyone! It has been awhile since you have heard from me and I need to fill you in on what's going on. I went to the doctor today for my 9 month check up. I KNOW! I'm 9 months old...how crazy is that?!?!? I can't believe it either. It has gone by so quick and I'm loving every minute of it. I know you are all wondering so I'll tell you, I'm 18 lbs. 2.5 oz and 28 1/4 " long. Long way from 3 lbs. 15.5", huh? The visit was great until some horrible women came in, smiled and then stuck my leg with something sharp. I don't know what the heck it was but it hurt really bad! Luckily I don't have to go back there until after my first birthday.

As some of you may or may not know, I went for a follow up visit with my friends (doctors and therapists) at the NICU last month. They thought I was doing good but they said my muscles were a little tight. They suggested that I get a physical therapy evaluation. Mom took me a few weeks ago for that and Nancy, the PT, agreed that I could use some regular PT. My Mom took me to my first PT session last week and I rocked! I've all ready started to roll over because of the therapy and I'm sure I'll be crawling in no time. I can't wait to start crawling! My doggy, Artu, just teases me by walking by but once I start to crawl I'll be able to catch and pet him! I'm pretty good at giving kisses too so I'm sure he'll be the recipient of a few of those.

Besides the PT I'm having a pretty laid back summer but I also want to tell you about my parents. I think that they mostly write about me so I'll tell you about them. First of all, my Daddy is AWESOME!! I lucked out in the Daddy department. He plays with me and is so silly...I LOVE IT!!! He makes me laugh all the time! Daddy has already taught me about baseball...he talks about his Sox and they seem to be doing okay. I guess they are on some kind of break at the moment so he won't teach me anymore for a few days. He also talks about some weird game called golf...I don't understand that too much. He seems so excited to go and play and when he comes back he doesn't seem like he enjoyed it too much. Oh well, I just get excited because he is home!

Now for Mommy. I love her a whole bunch but man, she needs to relax a little bit when it comes to me! Daddy just lets me play and have fun but Mommy is all about tummy time. I heard Nancy tell her that I should have 90 minutes of tummy time a day and I swear, Mommy has a stop watch going to make sure that I do all 90 minutes. I guess it is good for me but when I'm President are they really going to care how much tummy time I did??? ;-) Mommy and I do get to play a lot. Hopefully the weather warms up again and I get to go back in my pool. I didn't like it at first but now I love it!

Thanks to everyone who keeps reading about my family. I can't wait to see everyone soon.

Love,
Charlotte Faith

4th of July weekend

Even though the weather was not what I envisioned for July, we had a nice holiday weekend. We started on Thursday night by going to Bartlett's fest and enjoying some fair food and then Friday we went to the Taste of Lombard with Grandma and Grandpa Burritt for some more fun and "fine dining."

Since the weather was not as warm and as dry as we would have liked we didn't do too much on Saturday. We relaxed around the house and then went over to some friends' house for a barbecue. We decided to watch the fireworks from our front yard as Charlotte decided it was bed time.

Today was Bartlett's parade and Charlotte took it all in.



















She seemed to have a good time, even blowing kisses at the parade participants


















But after a while the excitement was too much for her to handle and it was nap time once again.

Golf Trip

This past weekend, it was time for my annual golf trip with the boyz. Each year we head out for a long weekend to hit the links and create some havoc by chasing that little white ball around. This was our fourth year and Fox Hills Golf Resort in Mishicot, WI was happy to host this year's pool of talented golfers. We arrived on Friday to play our afternoon 18, followed by 36 on Saturday and the final 18 on Sunday. During the length of the 72 holes we saw some Tiger-esque shots and some well...on the opposite end. Kyle ended up taking the weekend's individual title (the first day's score of 77 did not hurt) while Clint and Riebe (a.k.a. Okie Doke) took the team trophy. This is the fourth year in a row Kyle has taken the individual title but I have a feeling some of us will try to pull a Mickelson and knock him off the top tier next year.

Golf is my one main addictions and a weekend of golf with my good friends (and a few cocktails to dull the pain of the bad shots) is just an awesome time! I'm already looking forward to next year!