Celebrating Charlie!

 Whether we call you Charles Arthelde Bell II or  "Charlie Barley" or  "Charles" as Clara calls you when she is mothering you or "Little Man" as your daddy refers to you -- You always answer with a sweet grin.  We all love and adore your quiet, cute little ways.

Just since last month, when you were with us in Tulsa, we see so many changes -- you are walking around EVERYTHING --

Your little personality is developing so much. 

 This year we have watched your little personhood appear and take on so much that is YOU, sweet Charley!Y

I just love 

          > your walking with such force when I walk you --

          > your cute little grin when you know you got Clara's attention

           > the way you watch Clara for all your cues the way your Daddy used to watch your Aunt Bethany.   Right now you will do what she tells you to ---- most times.

            > I love the way you cuddle when you have an "owie" or a hurt.

            > Your laid-back personality draws everyone to you --

       

Pawpaw and I can't believe it's been a whole year since we welcomed you into the family -- you are such a part of us -- 

Clara loved that it was your birthday and celebrated you wholeheartedly like it was her own special day!!!

There were FOUR of us all taking pictures at once --

Happy 1st Birthday, Charlie!!!!

We got to have Camp Nana Pawpaw Denver Style on Tuesday

Charle was afraid of the balloon attack

It was over all too soon and time to hit the road for home!