Charlie, you are now on two hands!

Happy sixth birthday to one of my most favorite little dudes! First of all, I cannot believe it is already 2014, and I really cannot believe that you are six. The days go by too quickly, and every day with you is an adventure. You are funny and smart and caring, and your enthusiasm for everything in life is amazing. Your laugh is infectious and your smile is a big ray of sunshine. You make us so happy, and we are so proud of you. Of course, you have your moments, but, Charlie, everyone does. 

You try hard at everything you do. I know you hear this all the time these days, but you, little man, are a ripper on the slopes. Seriously, how are you so good at skiing? And the best part is that you love it so much. You are in your second year at Snowbird Mountain School, and you truly enjoy it...and you are so, so good at it!

You started basketball this year. It has been fun watching you play on a court (although a small one), as we have watched you play for several years in our basement--shooting the ball at your Fisher-Price hoop. Your team is called the Suns, and you play with lots of your Cosgriff buddies. I think it is so hard for Ry Ry because he cannot go out there and play with you. But he cheers you on at each of your games.

This has been a great year! You and Daddy had a great trip to Alaska to watch the start of the Iditarod, and I know that was an experience you will never forget. YOu got to stagy with Grammy and spend time with Uncle Wiley, Aunt Brandy, Leah and Casey. And you got to skate on ponds! We had a fun family trip to Lego Land and Laguna Nigel. Your favorite part of that trip was not Lego Land but spending time at the beach looking for shells and swimming in Uncle Craig and Aunt Lisa's pool. Then we had an awesome fall trip to Montana. What a blast that was! We got to spend time with Muti and Papa Wiley and with Lily, Cole, Aunt Lisa and Uncle Z. 

You are such a sweet boy. I will never forget how, the day after Halloween, you said to me, "Mama, I got four Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and I think you, me and Ryan should go visit Grandpa Charlie at the cemetery and we can bring him one, and each of us can eat one." My heart melted because you knew those were his favorite candy. We went up there and left one at the grave for him, and we all ate ours. Then you wanted to know all of Grandpa Charlie's favorite things (smell, color, and you asked if he liked to go on walks or journeys). I know I have said this so many times before, but you, my little love, are an old soul. And I know Grandpa Charlie would be so proud of you. You, he and Ry Ry would have had a blast together!
So, Happy birthday to the coolest six year old I know! Here is to a great year with lots of fun and laughter. I love you too, too much!
--Mommy