Charlotte is 13

Weren’t we just teenagers? It blows my mind to grasp the fact that Melissa and I now have a teenager. Melissa and I started dating at the age of 15, and so consequently, that is a point of reference for me. How can Charlotte be 13 already? Possibly two years away from meeting her husband…whoa…haha!!!

Charlotte was a handful as a baby. Sure, some of that was because it was our first time being parents and all, but some of that was because of the strong will and zest for life that Charlotte has. It has been so much fun over these past years to see those how those challenging traits as a toddler have turned into real strengths as a young lady. We are so proud of the things that Charlotte does. She does well in school. She plays the trumpet and piano well. She makes really cool art and has tons of creativity. She loves animals, is a great friend and she even likes her brother. But more than that, we are even more proud about who she is, and who she is becoming.

Happy Birthday Charlotte Gray. Every day with you is an adventure and your smile and kind heart are some of our favorite things about you.