On February 24, 2012 (it was a busy day), after the first snow and first hair cut for Charlotte, we ate a delicious lunch at one of my fav places (Michael's Italian Feast) and we headed "Down South" to Grandma and Grandpa Schumann's house. They live in huge village of Kampsville where my fabulously awesome grandfather is the Mayor... and the police force if needed. I've worn the badge on my belt loop. It's pretty cool.

On this particular day, Charlotte was teething. Her top front right tooth was coming through and it was not a pleasant day for her. So she was only in the mood to hang out with momma. However, we hung out at Grandpa and Grandma's house. Great Aunt Betty, Great Uncle Paul, Aunt Bev, and cousins Robin, Mark, and Mary came to visit. Charlotte loved playing with little Mary but barely paid attention to anyone else. Poor, sweet girl. She just was hurting...

The next morning things started to turn around. She no longer screamed hysterically when Grandpa looked at her. In fact, during naptime, I laid her on him.

How sweet is this.

He held her for the entire 2 hours of her nap. She drooled all over him and they both were sweating. He didn't care. He said if this was the only way she'd let him hold her then he would take it.

Grandpa loved feeding her goldfish. She got a kick out of the endless supply showing up in his hand.

Even though it was terribly windy, Grandpa got out his Easter Bunny for Charlotte since we wouldn't be around for Easter. She was a having a moment so she didn't enjoy it as much as we thought she would.

Anne Marie came over to Grandma and Grandpa's house on the morning of the 25th to see us. We hadn't seen her since Christmas so we were super excited.

Charlotte had to be wherever I was. So when I sprawled my chubby preggo butt on the ground, so did she!

We took a similar picture last June. My how she has changed.

Aunt Bare and the Gooser

Aunt Meem was so happy to see her...and even happier when Charlotte started going to her.

We went up to the Kampsville Inn for lunch. Aunt Bev met us up there when she got off of work. Charlotte is sporting her "I heart my Aunt" onesies. Here she is with some of her aunts...and she LOVES it!!!

Sisters and babies...well, my babies. 

 Grandpa was so excited to show off his little princess...and even more excited that she went to him...finally. His favorite Great Granddaughter :)

And Grandma's favorite Great Granddaughter as well :)

It doesn't matter what Grandma's age is or the fact that she is battling (and winning) against cancer, she still crawls down on the floor and plays with Charlotte. You'd never know by looking at her, all that she's going through. That stupid C-word is not going to get her down.

The Great Grandparents with their youngest Great Grandchild

We loved coming to visit!!

Aunt Bev, we were so happy that even though you are working so much, we were still able to see you and talk and play and get our hugs in!

Kisses from Great Aunt Bev.

It was a great visit with Grandma and Grandpa. Grandma looked really good. She had just started her new cancer medication the Monday before. She said she was feeling really good. In fact, she made us dinner and got up early to hang out with us. We had a great breakfast, great lunch, and spent lots of time catching up and talking. We love our visits with Grandma and Grandpa.

We love and miss you guys every single day!!!