it's been a long time since we rock and rolled....

WOW. This may be the longest delay of a post there's been. Sorry folks. Stomach bugs, ear infections, a beach trip, and some firsts are to talk about. I'll not go into detail on the stomach bugs, but Charlie did receive great news from the Doc on the 15th that he had two ear infections. His first, might as well make it a doozy. Complications occur, but at least HIS stomach problems we knew were coming. Anyway...Charlie liked the beach, his second trip to the Carolina Coast.
AND there were many firsts, including Grandpa changing his diaper (I didn't include that picture, although it IS documented). Here is a GREAT first! He took his first steps!!!! Now, as you can see, Mom was holding his hands, but we weren't guiding his legs at all...he just startled us, and began to walk toward her!! (Well, I did to, May 29th 2004.)

Here, Charlie just HAD to take in a local breakfast joint. Eggs, grits, bacon, and a bit of toast was on the menu for that morning. Then he gave us some...

Did I mention he LOVED the beach? His eyes say "big bath tub. Lots of splashes..." He did have that faraway look. Don't worry, bud, you'll fly across the big bathtub in due time.

The weekend was a bit of a fiasco, with sickness all around. Charlie didn't seem to mind, as he took in the beach, and all it's powerful glory with tethered anticipation. Jump in my boy, the water's fine.