Monkey Bizness with Jenna!

My niece Jenna who lives in Dallas has been visiting all week. It's been fun having another girl in the house and Chase has really enjoyed her company. I've done my best to may her stay fun and memorable, trips to the pool, crafts, making homemade snicker doodles and banana bread, painting toe nails and extra long bedtime stories. Jenna was my child before I had my own, it has been a joy to watch her grow from our rolly polly Jennabug to a bright young girl.

We made a trip to a place nearby called Monkey Buziness, which it basically a huge room filled with bounce houses. Thankfully we got there early before the crowd so chase was able to play and explore without being trampled by the bigger kids. It amazes me what our 16 month old is capable of physically. Needless to say we all had a great time and were ready for lunch when we left!

My Jenna bug

Chase saying CHEESE for me

My little monkey in action

He was determined to get UP that slide

Take me out to the ballgame!

Chase attended his first major league baseball game Sunday. If the kid is going to excel at any sport I am going to predict it will be baseball, he has a pretty strong pitching arm for 16 months old :) Our friends Matt and Danne' were in town this weekend from Austin so they joined us for some baseball fun! Chase lasted all 9 innings to see the Astros lose to the Cardinals. He spent the game cruising from lap to lap taking in the surroundings of the huge stadium. I do have to say the game was much more enjoyable in the enclosed air conditioned stadium compared to the memories I have watching the Rangers at The Ballpark in Arlington.

Go Astros!

Group photo!

Saying CHEESE for his photo and eager to get back to his POP POP.

I know this isn't a great picture but it captures Chase's excitement. He would clap every time the crowd would cheer.

Fun, Family & Freedom! Happy 4th of July!

We spent 4th of July weekend through today at the lake house with the Henderson family. Chase loves the water, the pool, the lake or the tub, if he is sitting in water he is happy. It's hard to fit 6 days of fun into one blog post, so here are a few highlights.

It wouldn't be the 4th of July without Watermelon.

Taking Chase out on Lake Livingston for his 1st ride on the jet ski.

Sweet Cousins- Chase (16 months) and Parker (3 months)

Enjoying a boat ride with the family.

Sneaking some Chase kisses.

Chase and his daddy watching Uncle Gary water ski

Sweet Chasey Poo

One afternoon last week I was checking emails in the kitchen while Chase played under the table, one of his favorite places given he can easily walk under it since it is counter height. Within a few minutes I looked down and the boy had fallen asleep. I of coarse grabbed my camera and called Chris down from his office to see. He spent the rest of his nap time in his bed :)

As Chase gets older and his attention span longer he seems more and more interested in watching age appropriate shows. We try not to watch tv everyday or too often but it is nice to cook dinner while Thomas the tank keeps him occupied : ) He loves his "choo choo" blanket his Great Aunt Katy made him before he was born and new pillow case I bought last week.