Father's Day 2010

Happy (belated) Father's Day to all you dad's, step dad's and dad's to be! I was sad I wasn't able to spend it with my own, but I guess that's all part of growing up.

I set out to make Chris' day as special as my Mother'd Day was in May. We started the day with yummy breakfast of bacon and pancakes, Chris' favorite, while he played with his Father's Day gift. After church we went to meet the Henderson/Lippa family at Houston Oaks for burgers and relaxing in the pool. It was fun taking pictures of Don & Chris with their boys. Chris agree's it was a great day!

Chris, Chase, Don and Parker

Taking a paddle across the lake.

I've got moves you've never seen before.....

We attended a family friends wedding/reception Saturday in Bellville, Chase slept on Chris' shoulder the entire ceremony and danced nearly all night at the reception. Here are a few pictures that in no way capture Chase's dancing moves. I have no idea where he learned to move like this, we've done a little knee bouncing with Barney but nothing like what he came up with. I'm not sure if it was the open dance floor or the music but the kid twisted, shimmied and shook! Too funny!

Boys will be boys

Chris spent a few evenings this week working in the yard and of coarse his shadow wasn't far away. Chase watches daddy carefully and mocks his actions digging and picking up rocks. For those who know me well I am a bit OCD but God has given me the gift to let my boy be a boy and get dirty! He looks like a little rug rat in a t-shirt, diaper and dirt all over but I know he is having a great time. His bath water had never been so dirty!

Tonight's dinner included burgers on the grill, pasta salad and corn on the cob. Chase loved the corn on the cob and actually managed to get most of the corn off the cob with his little teeth. To mommy's delight he has had quite the appetite this week.

Henderson Lake House!

This was our 4th weekend in a row to go out of town and our little traveling man did great! I'm sure he will get bored and look at us like "what's next" the first weekend we stay home :)

Chris' parents closed our their lake house Friday so we made the 2 hour drive to Lake Livingston to help them settle in and celebrate! Ken and Gloria have worked hard to make this dream come true for themselves, children and grandchildren. The house is absolutely perfect for our growing family! While I was sitting on the wrap around deck with a view of the water my heart was humbled by our many blessings we too often take for granted. Psalms 118:24 kept going through my head, This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. I love thinking about all the memories our kids (and the big kids) will make there. God is good!

The Henderson Lake House

Chase played hard all day and passed out after a few minutes on the water in his "boat"

Hanging out watching TV at the LH

Leading Papa to kitchen for another bite of chocolate chip cookie :)

15 months!

Today marks Chasey Poo's 15th month. It's so funny to think about how much he has changed in just the 3 short months since his 1st birthday. As you can see he has a mouth full of teeth with more threatening to break through any day now. I am anxious to see next week at his wellness check how much he has grown (I'll be sure to keep you posted on the stats). Chris asked today if I was feeling him plant food b/c he is growing so fast! Daddy noticed it today when Chase can now see what he is reaching for off the desk rather than grabbing blindly :)

He has such a sweet and loving personality. He makes my day when he randomly leans over with puckered lips for a quick kiss followed with a "muah" sound. As I was getting his bath ready last night I asked him if he wanted to take a bubble bath and he repeated it perfectly.

It is amazing to see how well he communicates with us now. He went through a head shaking phase months ago but I am pretty sure he knows now how to communicate using the nods. I'll ask him if he had a good nap or if dinner was yummy and he shakes yes. If you ask him if he is ready for night night expect a no :)

Chase recently started taking us by the finger and leading us to where he wants us to go or to what he wants. We usually end up at a door leading to outside or the refrigerator! Today he let us know he was ready for lunch by taking Chris' finger and leading him to his high chair.

I'm sure many of you have seen his pictures on FB of his many bumps and bruises, yes he got his grace from his mother. After a knock or bang he now rubs where it hurts, which leaves a lot less guessing and much more soothing.

We could have never imagined how much joy a child could bring to our lives. We wouldn't trade our little monster for anything!

Chase's trip to the beach!

Happy Memorial Day! We spent the weekend at Chris' Uncle Rick and Aunt Gail's Bay house in Sargent, TX. There is no better way to relax than being out out cell service with no internet :) We all took a boat ride to the inter coastal canal Friday night, Chase sits so still and enjoys the ride despite being swallowed in his infant life jacket. Chris was able to get several hours of fishing in and thankfully he and the other guys brought a few home for dinner Sunday night. Somewhere between hanging with family, eating and fishing we found time to take Chase down to the beach to play. As you can see from the pictures he loved it, we'll have to plan for a trip back very soon. We went later in the evening so it wasn't hot at all and the water was perfect. I'm not sure which he enjoyed more, playing in the sand or riding the boogie board pulled by daddy?