Chase's Easter Ducklings!

Grandpa Ken had a little (furry) Easter surprise for Chase when we stopped by Saturday afternoon, 2 baby ducks! Chase wasn't so sure of them at first but he is slowly warming up to his new pets :) They are tiny little things now so we'll have to wait until they get big enough to take care of themselves before taking them to a local park to live. I'll be sure to post more pictures as Yellow Ducky and Lucky ducky grow!

Playtime!

Chase and I spent the aftenoon outside yesterday before the dreaded cold front made it to Houston. He loves being outdoors, just like his daddy. He loves anything with wheels and even makes the vroom sound when he pushes his truck around (Papaw taught him that one). He looks like such a big boy pushing and getting on and off his cars!

He has picked up a few more words lately, done, oh, papa and he affectionatly calls his blanket, baybay. It's funny that no matter when I get him out of his crib he has a death grip on the blanket. I let him hold it until breakfast then sneak it back in the crib when he isn't looking :)

12 month Check Up

I took Chase to see Dr. Rose today for his 12 month check up. We have a long and lean little guy, weighing in at 20.5 lbs (25th percentile) and 31 inches tall (75th percentile). He has reached all the age appropriate milestones and then some. He had to get 3 shots, I am not sure which he disliked more, the shots or being held down by the nurse and I to get the shots. All in all we have a happy and healthy baby boy, which I thank God for daily.

Chris has started walking hand in hand with Chase while we are shopping, Chris actually has a hard time keeping up when Chase starts to run! He isn't really happy when he is picked up or put back in the cart and his freedom is taken away. Chris wants to get Chase a dog so badly, we just can't agree on the breed of dog we should get. Chase loves dogs and often says "doog" when he see's one. Next time you see him as what a doggy's says, he'll respond with a high pitched "woof woof". Daddy feels that this new trick is just another reason Chase needs a dog :)

Chase got a ride on airplane, race car, 4-wheeler and a firetruck for his birthday. He has spent the last 3 days climbing on and off, riding and pushing the buttons on all 4 toys. He is loving each and everyone of his birthday toys!

Party Time!

Happy Birthday Chasey Poo! Chase had an amazing first birthday party, and we could not have asked for better weather! We had so many friends and family come to help us celbrate Chase's 1st year, many who drove in from Dallas.

After searching the internet for the perfect shirt I had this one made- love it!

The hat didn't last long

Today I eat cake! I have been looking forward to watching Chase eat his birthday cake for months! He was a neat eater in the begining but got the hang of digging pretty quick.

I am glad he isn't spoiled :) He got a bit confused when he was opening gifts. Why were we giving him a new toy only to take it away a few seconds later?

All boy!

Fun to be 1!

Happy Birthday Chase Christopher! Chris took Tuesday off work so we could spend Chase's birthday together as a family, just like last year :) We enjoyed birthday blue berry muffins before heading to The Woodlands for pictures and lunch. We decided to get him a dvd player for the car since we make so many roadtrips, daddy hooked that morning it up so he could watch Blues Clues during the drive there. We had a great day with our sweet boy and look forward to many more birthdays!

Chasey Poo Update

Chase seems to be learning something new each day! Earlier this week while he was in the bath he said bubble, it sounds more like bub bub but it's so cute watching him concentrate on saying it. Last night I had him saying uh oh. I am really excited to see his vocabulary growing so soon. He now says mama, dada, baba, dooog, and bub bub, among a few others only I understand :)

Chase was "helping" me put grocery's away a few nights ago. I have learned that the mess he makes while I am being productive is well worth the time he occupies himself.

Chase has recently discovered how much fun the "tupperware cabinet" can be. He favorite items seems to be the strainer.

Roadtrip to Dallas!

Chris was scheduled to oversee an install in Dallas for work last week so Chase and I decided to tag along to visit family and friends. It's sad that because we've lived in Austin and Houston since the baby was born that many our close friends haven't had a chance to meet our little guy. So I did my best to fill our week with lunch and dinner dates to catch up.

We met our dear friends from our home church in Lewisville Mary Jo and Ronnie for dinner Wednesday night. I think Chris was a bit overwhelmed with the girl talk but of coarse enjoyed the company as well as his enchilada's :)

Thursday Chase and I drove out to Wylie for a play date with Carter, the boys are just 3 days apart. Carter's mommy, Leanne and I went to high school together and have reconnected thanks to facebook. The boys played really well together and it was fun catching up with Leanne.

Chase & Carter

Sweet Boys

My little sister is getting married this summer and I was excited to find out that the weekend we were in town was the same weekend as the Dallas Bridal show. My mom, sisters,niece, Megan's best friend and mother of the groom had a great time cruising the aisles cake testing :) We all stopped for lunch at Jason's Deli to complete our girls day.

We managed to see several friends during our trip but as always there is never enough time to see everyone. We ended up heading back a day early because Chris wasn't feeling very well and was eager to sleep in his own bed to rest up for the coming week. I don't at all regret our decision to move here, but leaving Dallas was especially hard this trip. Our friends and family in Dallas mean so much to us and as much as I love visiting with you all, it makes my heart miss you all that much more. I just wish there weren't so many miles between Dallas and Houston!