Charlie's BIG Weekend

Being the son of a basketball coach, Charlie is predestined to spend an abnormal amount of time in basketball gyms. Well, he attended his first game and did wonderfully. When he wasn't sleeping in someone's arms after being passed around, he was staring at the gym lights like they were the greatest baby mobile ever.


The next day I had an appointment (which led to me needing to get my gallbladder removed in the next couple of weeks) and was not feeling well at all. Thomas had to be at school for the tournament that they were hosting. So Charlie spent all day at the tournament. He slept most of the day in various people's arms and even survived a game in Coach Ferguson's arms (he tends to get excited and loud during games).

We then packed the RAV 4 full of baby stuff and drove to Walburg for Charlie's baptism. It took a little longer because Charlie got hungry in Waco and could not be distracted by driving or the paci. We arrived safely, unloaded the mountian of stuff. Thomas volunteered for the 2 am feeding and ended up with a great story involving baby pee, a slamming toilet seat, faulty bottle assembly and the two of them falling asleep to Robo Cop (you'll have to ask Thomas for the details).

The next morning was the baptism. We scurried around and managed to make it to the church in time and with Charlie. He was wonderful during the baptism and the rest of the service, it was beautiful. Lunch was great afterward and it was so good to see everyone. Thanks for being there!

Charlie's sponsors, Uncle Tom and Aunt Angela

Four Generations

The newest additions to the Zion Lutheran family:
Karys 9 months, Kayla 3 months, Jakob 3 months, and
Charlie 1 month (and as big as Kayla and Jakob)

Naptime after a long day

The last adventure of the weekend was Charlie's first trip to College Station. Angela is moving to New York to start her new job at Fordham University so she had a going away party. We had a good time. Angela will be missed but everyone is very excited for her as she starts an exciting chapter of her life. Here are pictures of Charlie around campus:

Stopped at a gas station on the way home to Weatherford.


Finally, a couple random pictures:

Sydney and Charlie's First Meeting

More Firsts to Come

Charlie had a big weekend last weekend and we're still trying to recover and collect all the pictures from it. Here's a recap though: 1st basketball game, 1st Saturday as a gym rat with dad, 1st trip to Walburg, 1st trip to College Station, and he was baptized. When we get all of that on to one computer we will have the pictures up.

For now, here's Charlie at 6 weeks:

1 Month Already!

We can't believe it has been a month already. He changes a little everyday so we try to enjoy each one, even if he didn't sleep much the night before. Watching his hold his head up and stare at different things around the room is amazing, we find ourselves doing it all day long. You are an amazing little boy!

We visited my friends at work and weighed him this weekend. He was in his clothes and diaper but still weighed 11 lb 15 oz! He is also measuring 23 3/4 inches. Our Charlie is getting big.

Watching Charlie Grow

3 days

1 month

3 months

4 months

9 months (We know it has been way too long)

Happy Father's Day!

To Thomas:Before Charlie was born I knew you would be an exceptional father. Your caring, fun-loving heart and the child inside you that keeps you young, paired with your strong family values and sense of responsibility, make you a great father. Charlie is a blessed little boy to have you as his father. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and love you both very much!

Love, Laura

We also want to wish our fathers a very happy Father's Day. We wouldn't be here without you! Also, Happy Father's Day to all of our friends who are fathers (we're learning from your mistakes) and those that will become fathers (congrats, it's a wild ride!).

Almost 4 weeks!

I can't believe how big Charlie is getting. He is trying to hold his head up all the time and loves to look around at everything. Grandma Betty and I think he gets bored and wants us to get up and look at something different. Thomas thinks he is looking around the house to see what he can get into when he gets bigger. I know for sure that he's cute and could probably get away with anything for a while. Grandma Betty stayed with us this week and was a big help watching Charlie while Thomas was at basketball camp. Thank you so much!

We decided to see what he would do with some official tummy time on the floor and I got down there with him to capture the moment. He started at the bottom of the blanket and practiced lifting his head. He got it off the blanket but got it stuck face down and then turned it to the other side. We're so proud! He then "crawled" from the bottom of the blanket to the top and "turned" left.Until next time...

3 Weeks = Sleepy Parents

Charlie was so good to us the first two weeks of his life, sleeping and not screaming much. He is still such a blessing and we love him so much BUT he has decided not to sleep as well at night or during the day. Thomas doesn't think it is very funny when Charlie does not let him sit for more than 30 seconds. So, we decided today to try Charlie's swing again to see if it calmed him down. The swing is a gift from God! (Thanks Beshara family) He loves the swing! (The pictures do not really portray the love well)


Here are some other random pictures from Charlie's third week of life:

Week 2 Update

I am lying in our big chair with Charlie sleeping on my shoulder, watching TV, trying to type with one hand and I'm loving it! This is the first time I have been alone with Charlie for an extended period, Thomas is at Weatherford graduation, it's been fun. The kid has some timing though, he decides to scream at the same time my bladder is going to explode. Fun times!

We went to Charlie's 2 week appointment and got a new set of vital stats. Usually by two weeks they want babies to reach their birth weight. Well, our kid has reached his birth weight (8 lbs 15 oz) and has passed it up weighing in at 9 lbs 8 oz, measuring 23 inches!

I couldn't resist taking these pictures in his A&M outfit:

Over Memorial Day weekend, all of the Winkler's were in town. Charlie had fun with his grandparents and aunts and really enjoyed meeting Uncle Jason and Aunt Bethany for the first time. We can't wait until they come back to visit. We did get the first family picture since Charlie has arrived.

Grandma and Grandpa Daniel visited with our friend Sally, one of the Great Wicked Step Aunts, for a nice Memorial Day. Aunt Angela was also there, she stayed the week to help out and spend some quality time with Charlie before she moves to New York.

Thank you for all your help, Angela!

Before Angela left, we took pictures of Charlie on the quilts that his grandmothers made for him.

Grandma Daniel made this one for his nursery bedding, we love it!

Grandma Winkler made this one for Charlie and I know he will treasure it!