Around 5:30 a.m., we heard stirring in his room. We bustled around getting the Hostess goodies together, stacking the gifts, and lighting the candles. We burst into his room with song, lit candles, a massive balloon, the camera, and the camcorder. We were obviously a real shock to
him…![](https://i0.wp.com/2.bp.blogspot.com/_oDwKaDJukcw/S1CrSbrq3TI/AAAAAAAACLk/B2qouOvfYM8/s320/DSC_0066-1.JPG)
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Then, we opened presents! He actually tore them this time and got lots of neat stuff! We saved one for later…
Every birthday, my family has a tradition of stacking Hostess goodies as your breakfast! Charlie’s first was no exception – one package of Twinkies…and one of Cupcakes. After some hesitation (and a taste from daddy), Charlie realized just what he had been missing…![](https://i0.wp.com/4.bp.blogspot.com/_oDwKaDJukcw/S1CyE37SkBI/AAAAAAAACMk/SoCv-mItk8c/s320/DSC_0076-1.JPG)
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Haha, I love the photo of him where he’s part sleepy, part delighted, and completely confused!
Soooooo cute!!!!!!! I l.o.v.e. it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!