4th of July!!

Every year for the 4th we go to the cabin on Post Lake in Elcho. It's hard to believe that this time last year I was 7 months pregnant and overjoyed about the soon birth of our baby girl and here we are now, spending the 4th with our amazing daughter!! We had so much fun and it was great to see all the family. We haven't seen a lot of them since Christmas time. Charlotte especially loved swimming and going for boat rides. It was hotter than ever this week too. Almost every day was between 95 and 100!! 

Our first night at the cabin and a beautiful sunset.

Charlotte and Nana

In her cute patriotic outfit from Aunt Geri.

Little thing wouldn't sit still for a picture!

Having fun in the boat parade with her cousin Sienna!!

She loved being on the boat. She liked watching the waves and she kept screaming to match the sound of the motor. Definitely a girl born to be in and on the water.

My beautiful cupcakes that melted in the 45 minute drive to the cabin.

Such a ham when the camera is on! She loves to pose with a big smile!

Aunt Jessica came for a visit and took all the kids to the ice cream shop. Charlotte fully enjoyed her baby cone with blue moon ice cream!

Charlotte finally slept in the pack and play every night we were at the cabin and slept through the night!! 

She had such a great time splashing in the water with all her cousins. They would all swim around her and she loved being included with the bigger kids. She spent most of the days kicking and splashing in the lake.

Finally getting out of the water and drying off.

Angie and Drew having some goldfish! Hard to believe Drew is already going to be 3! Seems like just yesterday she was pregnant and Matt and I were dreaming of becoming pregnant!

This was the 2nd annual wine tasting competition. These are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and worst wine winners!

Papa & Nana with all their grandkids. Ava, Charlotte, Sienna and Mason.

Another beautiful night.

Wednesday, the 4th, Papa shot off fireworks. Charlotte started out up front with giant headphones to block the sound out with. After two went off, she decided she hated the headphones and refused to put them on so we moved back on the porch of the cabin. That was much better, it wasn't as loud and she could still see them. She startled a little when they shot off but once there was color she just stared with a big grin on her face and would clap and clap. About half way through she kept rubbing her eyes and eventually fell asleep. I can't believe she slept through the last half!!

Unfortunately on Friday a big storm rolled in and the town fireworks were canceled. It was a major bummer. Although, before the rain came we had a chance to send off the chinese lanterns. They were beautiful! Lots of people around the lake were lighting them and it was quite a sight to see them all floating over the lake.

It was a great long holiday weekend and we look forward to next year's festivities!!

Zoo Day with Grandma Grandt

 

Yesterday Grandma Grandt was in town and we decided to spend the day at the zoo. We went to Wildwood Wildlife Park in Minocqua. Charlotte had such a great time. Last time we went she was only almost 5 months old and this time she was way more curious and excited about seeing and petting the animals. They have a sign to see if you're as tall as a llama.....it said she was 2 feet however I think the board was off...she's nearly 30 inches tall!

 

We saw a pig just like at Grandma Grandt's house!!

 

She loved petting the large bunnies.

 

The goat tried to eat her shirt....she wasn't too happy about that.

 

Then it came up and apologized by kissing her hand...that made her giggle.

 

 

She really enjoyed petting the deer and feeding them.

 

 

And the peacocks were everywhere! Caged and just running around with all the people. She kept pointing at the albino peacock as it was on full display for the females. They were so loud too! She would try to make her funny Ewok sound and be louder than them. It was so cute and funny.

 

She wasn't quite sure what to make of the 3 large bears. 

 

Thank goodness she was strapped into her stroller, she kept trying to feed the little deer her fingers!

 

Hands down her favorite were the Capuchin Monkeys just like in her favorite movie, RIO. She got so excited seeing them. She tried to pet them through the glass. She kept looking back and forth from me to them with a huge smile on her face and jabbering a mile a minute!

 

She didn't care too much for the goats but I though just maybe she would like the little baby goats!

 

She did at first and then it yelled at her for pulling it's ear too hard. I think that scared her a little bit. She is use to pulling and tugging on Drake who lets her do anything.

 

All in all it was an amazing day! After the zoo we went to lunch at the Thirsty Whale. I am so thankful my mom could come up and spend a nice day with Charlotte and me.

 

 

 

 

8 Month Checkup

Charlotte had her 8 Month check up this morning with Dr. Nick! She is doing so well. She is 29 5/8 inches tall which is off the charts!! She is so tall. I think she got Mommy's long legs and Daddy's long torso! She is 19lbs, 7 ounces which is in the 75th percentile. Dr. Nick said she is extremely proportionate! Her head circumference 17 3/4 inches. She also has 8 teeth!! Four on top and four on the bottom. Matt says she is ready for a giant venison steak.....I think not. LOL  She is growing so fast!! I'm so glad she just had a doctor's visit and not any shots. Those are no fun. Can't wait to see how she measures up at her 10 month check up!!

Good Morning!!

Hangin' with Auntie Beaner.

Playing with cousin Isaac at Daddy's ball game.

Helping Mommy with the laundry.

All waiting for Daddy to get out of the shower.

Peek a boo! On our way to Papa and Nana's House!

Playing in Nana's tupperware cupboard.

In her swing at Grandma & Grandpa LeClair's House!