March for Babies

I'd like to start by saying a big Thank You to everyone who donated to my March of Dimes, March for Babies walk. I had set a goal of $500 and surpassed it by collecting $535! With all the money that was raised nationwide to fund research on preterm labor hopefully it will be a thing of the past.

Luckily, Mother Nature was on our side and we had a clear morning for the walk. We lined up and started the walk at 9am.














It is a good thing that they started on time because Charlie was ready to go!



















We walked at Busse Woods in Elk Grove and actually saw some of the elk.















There were too many people so Charlie didn't walk too much but she did like riding on Owen's shoulders!














After the walk they had hot dogs for all of the participants and some games for the kids. Owen and I looked around and were reminded of how blessed we are that Charlie is so healthy. We saw shirts on some of the walkers that showed their little ones were born at less than 1 lb. There were children with disabilities associated with their premature birth. We also saw the heartbreaking shirts that showed families walking in remembrance of a child that was lost. It was a very emotional but positive walk that I hope we continue to do as a family for the years to come.

Happy Earth Day!

What a great day to celebrate Earth Day! Since the weather was so nice Charlie and I were able to spend a lot of time outside. We took a walk and planted some tomato plants. Well, I planted the tomatoes and Charlie helped pat the dirt. She also had a good time playing on her new gym. She is still getting the hang of the slide but she enjoys doing it her way!

18 Months

Charlie is a year and a half and doing great. She had her 18 month check up today and she is growing like a weed. She is 33 1/4" long and 23lbs 7.5 oz. Our poor little girl had to get more shots today but at least she is done until her 2 yr check up.

Charlie and I have been getting out and enjoying the great weather that we've been having. Today we went to the park for an egg hunt, picnic and play time. Charlie was a little slower than the older kids so she only got one egg but she had a great time!

Charlie and her one egg



















Playing at the park











































As soon as we got home she looked out the window dreaming of when she can go back to the park