Charlotte takes first steps

On Tuesday November 15th, I took Tim to Victoria for a heart biopsy. For all you friends and family reading this, I'm pleased to say the biopsy result was a good one. He had to have this done as the previous encounter with "the snipper" had resulted in the docs not getting enough tissue to do an accurate biopsy. So, we had to make the trek again on the 15th.
As we were returning back up the island, Tim's cell phone rang. It was Andi calling to tell him that Charlotte had taken her first few steps across the living room. Tim was naturally disappointed that he hadn't been there to see her walking, but was happy for Charlotte.
Now the fun really begins for them! 

Elephant Girl!

Andi's aunt Patti bought this elephant costume for Charlotte just after Charlotte was born. At Hallowe'en this year Charlotte wore it for the first time to go trick-or-treating at her Grandma Jo and Grandpa Bill's home. I think she also went to see Great Grandma Liz in the costume. She looked great and wore it without too much complaint. 

Charlotte in the Patch

Just before Hallowe'en, Tim and Andi took Charlotte out to the pumpkin patch to look at the pumpkins. She had a great time rolling on them and climbing over them. They picked two nice ones and brought them home to carve. 

Charlotte's First Birthday

November the 4th was Charlotte's first birthday, but Tim and Andi decided to have a party for her on the following Saturday evening, which was a good idea. Many of the family members were there and a couple of Charlotte's little friends came too with their parents. It was great fun to watch Tim open the gifts with Charlotte, while Livia, and Brady her two wee friends also helped. As Tim and Andi made notes on who had given what, the kids had a great time playing with the wrapping paper and the boxes! In this picture, Charlotte sits in her own chair, one of her birthday gifts. It was a lovely time. We all enjoyed it.