Suzie Jo

We got a cute new puppy. Definately Charlie's dog! We started naming off names, since he wanted Mattie or "new puppy" and Suzie stuck. 2 days later, he added the Jo. It's so cute to hear Charlie running around saying "come here Suzie Jo". He goes outside with her, helps clean up after her, helps feed her, and they play so well together. He even walks her, though that may not last too long since she will grow faster than him. She is about 8 weeks old and a pure yellow lab.I have gone back to work for a few weeks while Joel is waiting for his next job to start up. I was having some serious anxiety about it, along with us both wondering how Charlie would do. He has done great! He helps me get ready and they make me lunch every morning. Then they wave goodbye and close the garage.
While they were out running errands and going to walk around Bass Pro, Charlie found Joel's hat. It was a great picture to get at work and I thought I would share.

Charlie loves taking pictures. He usually gets his eyes or a red picture since he wont turn the camera around. I started holding the camera and letting him take it, then we would look at them together. This was a picture we took out on the deck.

Make believe has come full force! He has imaginary animals all over the house, mostly alligators and crocodiles, and his toys all have a personality and story. He also loves going on train rides. Here is his train. He will sit sometimes and make the noises, and other times he will put animals and toys on the chairs and push from behind and say "chugga choo choo". It is so fun to watch.

This past Saturday we went up to see some family. Charlie had a blast showing everyone his new puppy and seeing Uncle Clay and Aunt Julie (his favorites!). We played cards with Grandpa Jerry, had breakfast with him, Clay, and Grandma Nancy, saw Grandma's new garden and got some yummy veggies (I made pickles!), and rode on Uncle Erik's new motor cycle (well, I did), and got to go for a walk and play with Aunt Julie. It was a long but fun day!

His sweet hug with Uncle Clay.

Busy few weeks! Lots of fun and family. We are enjoying the new fall weather and getting our yard set for winter. Finishing and moving the fence, soon to get the garden plotted out and some manure in it so it will be ready in spring, and getting the dog kennel put up.

We have our first anniversary coming up in less than 2 weeks, my birthdy in 3, and a great wedding to get all dolled up for and enjoy dancing together. So we will have plenty to post soon!