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Tuesday, November 17, 2015

HAPPY BELATED FOURTH BIRTHDAY TO OUR LITTLE CHARLES-IN-CHARGE!

I am a little 
"off-my-game"
most of the time 
this month.

Time has just gotten away from me.
I didn't even get this little guy's present
in the mail until yesterday.
Crazy ol' Nana-
I am pretty sure that is what 
his mom & dad are saying.

Anyway,
Charlie was born after a 
LONG LONG LABOR.
It was SO LONG that we were all getting scared.
All of a sudden- WHOOP-
they took him by C-Section.
He was a big boy and they would have had
to break his shoulders to deliver him via
the "normal route" and 
I am gonna leave that thought
right there, thank you.

I could not find my folder with 
his baby pictures in it.
So, I will just post these in no particular order.
He USED TO LOVE riding in his car seat.
At least most of the time he did.
However, here is
Mr. Pouty Pants
NOT LIKING HIS CAR SEAT ANYMORE!
As you can see, my daughter's sense of humor
is as warped as my own.

 His big brother has loved him
since the day he was born.
And---
We hoped, kinda like a puppy,
that he would grow into his feet.
He has entertained us in more ways than one.
Just give him a microphone!
Or some hay-
 Or some leaves-and he is a happy boy.
(with an unearthly glow)
Sometimes he is a real stinker-
trust me~
Sometimes he is kinda spooky-
but not nearly as spooky as I am 
scrubbing greasy mouth marks 
off frosted glass doors.....
And now he has a wonderful little sister 
to love on, too.
He is her best audience.
 We miss being closer to him and his family...
now that they live several hours away...
but we know they are happy and that is 
A GOOD THING.
That was a year ago.
This year Charlie started pre-school!
He wants to be a race car driver..
Please make SURE it is an ORANGE car!

So---Happy Birthday to our little guy that 
is full of monkey shines during the day....
But is an angel baby when he is fast asleep.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE!
You are growing up 
WAY TOO FAST!
You'll be a 
CAR HOP before we know it!
I do want you to know that the
name I dubbed him with when he was a baby
Charles-In-Charge
fits him perfectly!
Do I know how to call them, or what?

 I will announce the magazine
winner tomorrow.
Gotta get a little hand here to grab a name!
ps.  that means you can still
sign up HERE today!

It's Tuesday- so you all know where I am!
Listening to some war stories!!!
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58 comments:

  1. LaurieNovember 17, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Happy Birthday, Charles! Your Nana didn't forget your birthday.....she's just been busy trying to keep her clothes on. HeHe!

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  2. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 17, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    I just BUST out laughing when I got to the grow into his feet picture! :)

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  3. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowNovember 17, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    I just BUST out laughing when I got to the grow into his feet picture! :)

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  4. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizNovember 17, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Happy Birthday to your little Charles! They grow too fast don't they! He and his brother and sister are all just as cute as can be!

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  5. Tessa~ Here there be musingNovember 17, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    Happy belated Birthday Wishes to him.

    At this age, a date doesn't make too much difference, to them.

    And if he gets a "late" present to open... What could be more fun???? Here he thought his birthday was over with. And it isn't!

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  6. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeNovember 17, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    He is soooo cute! Happy Birthday Charles in Charge!

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  7. Kim November 17, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Too cute!! Happy Birthday! :)

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  8. Preppy Empty NesterNovember 17, 2015 at 7:49 AM

    You sure have some beautiful grandchildren, Diana. Happy bday Charles in Charge!!

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  9. AdamNovember 17, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I don't remember riding in a car seat, but come to think of it I don't think my parents ever used one. One time my mom's friend and her son went with us to some event that required a bit of driving. Instead of taking two cars, we fit six people in a car that seats 5. Since I was the youngest I got stuck in the gap between the two front seats. Not only was that uncomfortable, it was extremley dangerous.

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  10. Musings from Kim K.November 17, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Birthday blessings to your handsome grand!

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  11. Patty PattersonNovember 17, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    Oh, where has the time gone? He has gotten to be a big boy, way too fast! Happy Birthday sweet Charles in Charge!

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  12. Linda @ Life and LindaNovember 17, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Happy birthday sweet Charlie, he is a cutie. I know you are missing them all, since they moved. xo

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  13. LorrieNovember 17, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Happy Birthday to Charlie - such a sweet looking boy.

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  14. At Rivercrest CottageNovember 17, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    No doubt those baby blue eyes are going to break a lot of hearts in the future. Your post was almost as adorable as he is.

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  15. Art and SandNovember 17, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Too cute!

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  16. Estelle'sNovember 17, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Precious I tell you..just precious! There is something so very fun about little boys at four! What a blessing he is!

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  17. KarenNovember 17, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    How precious! What a treasure he is.

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  18. Chatty CroneNovember 17, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    What a beautiful little stinker and happy birthday to him - your daughter and her family are just beautiful too!

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  19. Carla from The RiverNovember 17, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Sweet photo of him sleeping, I just love that.
    Happy Birthday to Charlie!
    Carla

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  20. SusieNovember 17, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Diana, Charles in charge is adorable. I love that sweet face. All your grands are pretty. Happy birthday to him. The kids are growing up too fast...what can we do? I always saying I am going to squeeze them down little again. LOL Blessings to all, xoxo,Susie

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  21. Tina@WhatWeKeepNovember 17, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I can't believe he's already in preschool! Before we blink, the girls will be in college!
    Happy belated birthday wishes to Charlie.
    xoxo, T.

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  22. Red Rose AlleyNovember 17, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Happy Birthday Charles in Charge! Diana, I absolutely love that picture of him with the BIG boots, that's priceless. And the pic of him snarling at the doll hehehe. He is precious, and may his day be filled with lots of fun and love from everyone!

    ~Sheri

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  23. Stephen AndrewNovember 17, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    Happy birthday! Oh my gosh he is so cute!! The frosted window had me laughing out loud. Better late than never :)

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  24. JettieNovember 17, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Happy Birthday Charlie, I wished you one on your mom's post yesterday, so it is just Nana who was late.

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  25. Row homes and CobblestonesNovember 17, 2015 at 4:49 PM

    Well Diana stinker or not he is a beautiful child. Thank you for this heartfelt share, Happy Birthday sweet little boy.
    xoxo

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  26. KellyNovember 17, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Happy Birthday to Charlie! He is such a cutie. He looks just like his older brother. You can tell they are all related by their red hair too.

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  27. Sweet Posy DreamsNovember 17, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    A good-looking family.

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  28. BeemieNovember 17, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    ADORABLE...makes me think of my boys when they were little. So sweet!

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  29. Judy at GoldCountryCottageNovember 17, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Such a little darling Diana.. Wish him a happy day for me and to keep smiling. That is one happy looking family!..Judy

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  30. S H ElliottNovember 17, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Charles in charge is a cutie! Sheila

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  31. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesNovember 17, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    He is adorable, Diana...you are blessed!

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  32. This N ThatNovember 17, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    He's so adorable....beautiful family !! Wish him a Happy Birthday for me..

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  33. VeeNovember 17, 2015 at 5:49 PM

    Apparently, those car seats are not too comfortable. I finally asked my grands (the youngest of whom is StiLL in a booster seat) what the problem was and got an earful, including complaints about numb legs, tingling toes, and sore backsides.

    I remember when this grand was three...my that year flew! Hope that he has a very happy year (aside from that carseat thing).

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  34. Celestina MarieNovember 17, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    A BIG Happy Birthday to this adorable boy. What a precious family they are. Loved this post Diana. Have a great night. xo

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  35. DonnaNovember 17, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    How did he grow up so fast, Diana? Looks like he is full of energy and likes to entertain you all!

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  36. Gypsy HeartNovember 17, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    All of your grands are adorable! This little guy is growing up too fast...as they all do. Love the photos ~ precious memories!

    xo
    Pat

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  37. DewenaNovember 17, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Happy Birthday to Charles! You are one handsome young man!

    Adorable pictures and words to go with them, Nana Diana!

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  38. Rose LNovember 17, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    He is so adorable! The skunk costume brought back memories to me as I had made one for my son when he was about 4.

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  39. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenNovember 17, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    He's a cutie pie. Pretty soon he'll outgrow that carseat and he'll be driving you around, Diana! xo ♥

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  40. Cozy Thyme CottageNovember 17, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    Hi! Your Charlie pictures are adorable! It is hard living a distance from your grandchildren. Happy Birthday to Charlie! I bet he had a fun one! Nancy

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  41. Cristina GarayNovember 17, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Birthday to Charles! He's a good looking boy, c'mon, you've an entire good looking family! And yeah, he's growing up too fast, just yesterday he was a baby!

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  42. Pura VidaNovember 17, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    Happy birthday dear Charles

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  43. A Joyful CottageNovember 17, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    What a cutie! Children look so angelic when they sleep, don't they?

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  44. Bethany CarsonNovember 17, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Happy birthday to Charles! Enjoyed all the photos! He is such a handsome little fellow!

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  45. JillNovember 17, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Happy birthday to Charlie!!! He is so precious!!! I totally understand distance from family..... :-( Have a lovely evening!

    Blessings
    ,jill

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  46. tammy jNovember 17, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    oh good grief. the most beautiful child.
    and ALWAYS... the eyelashes!
    XOXO♥

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  47. Maria ElenaNovember 18, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    I can't believe how big he is. Time just goes by so fast! Beautiful pictures, Diana! xxx Maria

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  48. Cranberry MorningNovember 18, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Diana, what a fun post! Cute kid, and I love how he could resist his mom's attempts to make him smile. Kids! Orange race car, huh? Lol

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  49. Cranberry MorningNovember 18, 2015 at 5:57 AM

    Diana, what a fun post! Cute kid, and I love how he could resist his mom's attempts to make him smile. Kids! Orange race car, huh? Lol

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  50. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaNovember 18, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    His sweet face does not go with the name you chose for him but I know how that goes!!! He has the kind of face that you just want to bite (that is our saying around here for extreme cuteness!).

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  51. CeciliaNovember 18, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Aw, happy birthday to Charles-in-charge. What a cutie patootie! Love all the pictures. Some of them cracked me up. Too cute!!

    Hugs
    Cecilia

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  52. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 18, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    Well, he is certainly an adorable little boy!! Isn't it tough having them live hours away? My grandson lives 7.5 hrs away :-(

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  53. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - MaybeNovember 18, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Charlie is a beautiful boy. I hope he had a fun birthday.

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  54. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceNovember 18, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    What a darling boy! Life slips by so quickly, doesn't it, it just seems like yesterday they were born, and then they just keep having birthdays! I know you miss them very much, and it must be hard to get used to them being a few hours away. Have a wonderful day Diana :)

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  55. LucilleNovember 18, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    A belated Happy Birthday to Charles in Charge, sweet little munchkin!

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  56. Lisa @ Texas DecorNovember 18, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    A very happy birthday to Charles! May be have many blessings throughout the year! Such a cute little boy!!!

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  57. Jemma@athomewithjemmaNovember 18, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    You know, I LOVE his name and truly he reminds me of my own son when he was just a tot! Darling plus!
    xo
    Jemma

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  58. Maureen WyattNovember 19, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    He really is a beautiful child! It's hard when they live a little distance away but I'm sure you spend all the time with him you possibly can.

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