CHARLEY ELLEN - Three Weeks Old!

My adorable, little cutie pie of a granddaughter celebrated her three week old birthday with her first social outing today!  Charley weighed in at 4 pounds 14 ounces at her last appointment – she is closing in on 5 pounds.

Charley snuggling with me - look at the size difference of our hands

What a sweetheart!

I drove into my dad’s early this morning to make sure everything was properly cleaned and disinfected with some help from my dad’s caregiver, John. My sister, Karen, also drove in to meet Charley for the first time (she had a cold when Charley was born). Since she was premature they have been cautioned to keep her away from any type of sick person or germs.

Charley’s mommy, Allison, had a hair appointment in San Ramon so Daddy and Charley visited all of us at Great Grandpa Pop’s house today.

Charley and Mommy

Charley and Daddy

My dad looked like an old pro cradling Charley in his arms – guess it’s like riding a bike, you never forget how to do it. J

Charley and Great Grandpa Pop

Pretty casual with his one arm hold

There is something totally therapeutic about holding a beautiful, sleeping baby – and I can’t get enough of it! Karen could not get over how tiny she is….not having been around a baby, other than Darrin 35 years ago, she said she’ll wait to hold her until she is bigger. She added, a puppy, a kitten, yes; but a human baby, not now. That’s okay, more holding time for me!

Rocking Charley in our new chair

My sweet, little granddaughter - Charley Ellen