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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLIE!

We celebrated Charlie's birthday last Sunday, on his birthday. What a special day. What a special year! Charlie is growing up right before our eyes! The night before his birthday, I was sure to give Charlie his last 1 year old hug. This stems from the continuing tradition my mom started. Even over the phone, my mom would give me my last ___ year old hug. And she still gives me these hugs!!! Continuing another tradition Jeff grew up with, we snuck in some balloons into Charlie's room when he was sleeping. We he awoke the next morning he was voicing his normal complaints, I was listening intently, and then Charlie mumbles some excited words about the balloons! How cute were those sounds! We had a small party and included Mamie, Grandma and Grandpa and us. Those that couldn't make it were sooo sweet to send birthday wishes in the mail! Thank you! Charlie loves Cookie Monster-and he certainly was one on this day. (Where did he get the love for cookies??? Hmmmm???)

Charlie LOVED the noise makers and the balloons. He is putting on the miles on his new trike!