I know, two in a row, but its been quite a summer- a great summer. Here are some pics for you, not necessarily in any order, so excuse the flow or lack there of.
Charlotte working on her name at Jean Clock Park in Benton Harbor, MI. Note Mom and Dad looking on with their shadows.
Charlie playing on the beach at Jean Clock Park...if you haven't seen this beach since they have redone it - it is worth a look.
Whistling dixie...
Grandma Rose, Mom (with Charlotte), and Great Grandma Charlotte on the South Pier in St. Joseph.
Mom and Charlotte playing in the sand. Charlotte loved the beach, especially playing in the sand. The strong waves made her not so much a fan of the lake itself.
The buy of the summer, a hand me down walker from Grandma Brenda.
Charlie playing with her second cousin William at the Paup's house in Bridgman. William graciously shared his cars with Charlie.
Charlotte, like all ladies, loved our good friend Jud.
Here is a run of family pics for you - here we are on the South Pier.
And on the Bluff at the Sunday Morning Antique Fair...
And at Silver Beach in St. Joseph...
Granny Rose loved the beach as well, especially walking on the sand!
Charlotte ordered a grape juice at Redamak's, she didn't drink very much of it.
Three of my favorite things...
Charlie and Dad walking on Silver Beach...
Charlie hanging out with Great Grandpa Al and Great Grandma Charlotte as they show her off to the neighbors- thanks so much for having us all week Grandma and Grandpa!
Charlie looking very adult-like with the glasses in her mouth as she enjoys some jazz at Ribfest in downtwn Columbus.
Charlotte stands in a giant box at the Duffy's house in Chicago. Not only was this Charlotte's first trip to the Windy City but she decided to celebrate it by taking her longest solo walk ever on the carpet of the media room. She walked all over that afternoon but has chosen to crawl since.
Charlie at Ribfest...
Charlotte walking on Silver Beach...
Charlie smiles after going for her longest walk yet.
Charlotte and Mom with Kristina, Karen, and Jillian Duffy in Chicago. Charlie enjoyed hanging with her cousins once removed and meeting Paco the Bunny.
Charlie and Mom cruising the beach in St. Joseph...
It was an eventful summer full of firsts for us. Charlie walked for the first time, started saying her first real word- ball, made her first trips to the beach and Chicago, and moved into a new house. It's back to work for us and back to Grandma's for Charlotte. We hope you had as fun a summer as we did!
Charlotte hangs out with her second Cousin William at the tailgate before the big Michigan victory over Notre Dame in Ann Arbor.
Charlie was trying to give William a kiss on the cheek.
Lovin' spoonful...
Charlotte and Dad loving the tailgate time in A2.
Charlotte and Grandpa hanging out at the golf course. 
Great picture of Charlotte and her Mom having fun.
Charlotte shows off her cheerleader outfit...
Charlotte loves to get her hands on whatever we are eating, especially chips.
Charlotte and William playing with their Mom's and William's Dad- Greg.
Charlotte and Grandma B lounging.
Going out with her boots on...
Charlotte went to COSI for the first time a couple of weeks ago...She LOVED the Kids Zone and so did Mom and Dad. A big open space where kids can run, play, and grab anything without risk of anything breaking. 
Playing at the water station...
Showing Dad how to pucker up by the water.
Bridge over troubled water...but I'll try it anyway..brave as I am.
Perhaps a future as a hydraulic engineer...
Look- we actually got a picture of her wearing a hat- she usually just rips it right off.
Charlotte and mom running in the backyard.
Pure joy...
