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CHARLOTTE!!!!!

Abel's first ride

Tank Update

Here are some close-up shots of the corals in my tank. Thanks to JJ
for the photos.

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First ride on the tractor

We all had fun at Grams and Gramps' house on Wednesday. Abel even rode
around the field with Gramps on the tractor.

ONE YEAR!!!!

God has given us a wonderful year with sweet (and sharky) Charlotte. She has had an interesting first year. When she was 5 months old we sold our house in Garner and moved to Durham. For the past 7 months (we were "sure" it would only be a few weeks) she has been sleeping in our non-walk-in closet. She is quite happy in her den and sleeps best at "home" but I fear she maybe out growing the pack-n-play.

Charlotte definitely has a distinctive personality. She is sooo sweet, snugly and lovable but will also so let you know when she is unhappy and wants something different (this is her sharky side - known as Sharky Charlotte). Charlotte has learned to hold her own (unfortunately) with Abel and will hit at him with an open hand or give him a loud yell if he is bothering her. She continues to be quick to fuss but also easy to sooth. She sucks her thumb only when sleepy or sleeping so this is a great indicator for us.

We love our pretty little thing so much and are looking forward to many more exciting years of growing.

Sleepy Charlotte

I liked this pic because you can really see her interesting eye color