It's been hard finding time to blog the past few weeks because I literally spend all day chasing Charlotte around. We also moved to a new house last week--not easy with Charlotte running around everywhere! She spent about four weeks taking 5-10 steps and then overnight she started walking/running everywhere. There is no containing her now. It has always been difficult to keep her in the stroller or shopping cart, but now it is impossible. She has discovered that it is really funny to run away from me at the store. We were at Target a few days ago and she kept running away and hiding around the corner. As soon as I reached to pick her up, she'd drop to the ground and roll away...giggling the whole time of course. I was simultaneously delighted by her happiness and terrified of what's to come with the rambunxious child. She has also started doing tricks on command which is fun. She can do "where's your fingers?" (waves her hands), "kisses," "stomp your feet," " high five," and "where's your tongue?" And, boy oh boy, does she love to dance. She has been nicknamed "DJ Charlotte" at Little Gym because she dances every single time the music starts. Even when the teacher is just singing the hello song, she bops her head back and forth. I think Derek is really horrified by how much she loves to dance and show off ;) She has also turned into quite the climber. She climbs on top of her exersaucer, the dog crate, the TV cabinet....I have my hands full!
Sam officially graduated from Pre-K last month and will start kindergarden in the Fall. He is all energy, all the time but so sweet with Charlotte. Everything she does he says, "awww she's so cute."
Sam and Charlotte were also very excited to welcome their new cousin into the world. Benjamin Elijah Boulware was born on May 22 and we can't wait to meet him in a few weeks!
Our new house has a big backyard and a pool so hopefully we can keep these kids busy (and worn out) all summer...which lasts about 8 months here!
Ready to try out the pool
Refused to ever sit in the swing but will play in the dog crate
Lunch and shopping. Daddy wanted to buy her all the princess dolls at the Disney store but she only had eyes for Ariel! You can see her red hair by Charlotte's hip.
Looking for alligators
Ready to try out the pool 
Refused to ever sit in the swing but will play in the dog crate
Lunch and shopping. Daddy wanted to buy her all the princess dolls at the Disney store but she only had eyes for Ariel! You can see her red hair by Charlotte's hip.
Looking for alligators
It is a whole new world when they can run away from you isn't it! And really right now when they don't understand threats or bargaining -- it makes shopping very difficult! I'm excited for you and your new house -- it sounds awesome! And you will need to post some pictures of Jeff's Ben/Benjamin!
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