Yummy Carrots

We have been trying to get Charlotte eating more solid foods. Here she is trying carrots for the first time. Brian thinks she looks like she is bleeding and I think she is trying to have a goatee like her dad - we'll let you form your own opinion.

Charlotte at Powerscourt

We took Charlotte on an official outing to Powerscourt Gardens today -- the perfect weather had something to do that that venue choice! And as you can see, we lounged around on the grass for a while -- Charlotte thinks the little violets in the grass are very tasty!

Little Toothies

It's hard to see them, but if you look at her bottom gums, you can see two toothies sticking out!

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny made its way all to Ireland early this morning and left Charlotte with a basket full of goodies for her. Here she is in her Easter dress checking out all her new toys. Hope everyone has had a happy Easter!

Charlotte's First Day of School

Cha Cha had her first full day in day care today. They told us that she was very good all day and that she was a pleasure to have around. As you can see, Charlotte got dressed up for the occasion and was the cutest one there!

Charlotte in the morning

Here is the newest video we have of Charlotte. Hope you enjoy it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ8AZRK0ZxI

Fly Fishing

Brian took Charlotte out fly fishing today so she got all dressed up in her fly fishing outfit which included the hat her dad wore when he was a young boy. Both of them looked very cute and the even though no fish were biting, I know the fish were happy to see such a young angler.

Play time with cousins

Emily and Natalie were excited to play with their new cousin Charlotte. Both were every sweet to her and Cha Cha can't wait to see them again.

Four Generations of Maas Women

Grandma Mary was able to come visit while we were still in Houston and so we were able to get a great picture of all four generations.

Yummy Peeps

Grandaddy intorduced Cha Cha to the wonderful world of the peep. Before mom and I saw what he was doing she has sucked the sugar all off the marshmallow chicken. Surprisingly she wasn't as wired as I would have thought for the rest of the day.

If the tiara fits...

Charlotte is a pretty, pretty princess! Here she is in her tu-tu and tiara shirt.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Charlotte was showing her Irish roots on Paddy's Day. She was dressed for the day from head to toe!

SuperBaby!

There's no telling how long Whitakers have been playing Superbaby with babies. The game consists of lifting the child into the air and saying, in a drawn out way, "Soooooper Baby!". With older babies there might be some wooshing noises or moves from side to side. Babies seem to absolutely love it and here we see Brian's Dad and Charlotte playing the game.

Four Generations of Whitakers

This week has been a perfect family reunion. Here's four generations of Whitakers in the same room.

Charlotte's Confused by Daffodils

We're in the States visiting family and Charlotte has had a ball. She's probably met 150 people, smiled at every one, been cuddled, cooed over, fed new foods, given new clothing, and just generally loved. Today we got her in the daffodil bed at the Whitakers, where she was very bewildered by all the pretty flowers.