We need a couple more days!

A couple more days to recover from our very busy weekend! Charlie's itinerary: Friday -- Grammy arrives for a three day stay; Indian take out with Sherie, Ben and Elliot. Saturday -- Charlie's first swimming lesson (she is a fish!); sing-a-long at Stellabella; helping Mommy make pizzas. Sunday -- a trip to the Peabody Essex Museum; a cold walk through historic Salem, Mass.; an afternoon of play with Grammy while Chris and I had a very welcome afternoon away.

Just one of the many, many books that Charlie read with her Grammy.


Charlie and Elliot monkey around for the camera (and, check out Charlie's new haircut - we're so close to a real hairstyle).




"Elliot! Let me give you a kiss goodbye!"


Charlie models ALL of her new clothes; two shirts and a dress over her jeans. Very stylish.


A very cool horse sculpture at the Peabody Essex Museum.


Playing "Battleship" with fishing lures.


Helping Daddy do a species crossword puzzle.


Charlie begins to make designs with textile magnets. Notice the empty gallery behind her - we were the first people there and had the run of the place - it was wonderful!


Charlie and Grammy in a very funky maritime-themed ballroom.