7 Steps....He is on is way!

Chase has been taking a few steps here and there on his own, but today he took a total of 7 in a row! I know we are cheesy and so proud of our little guy and have to admit a little scared of what he may get into, because he is into so much already! It will take him awhile to really get it down, but I know both our families will appreciate this little blog of him taking these first steps into his walking stage of life...so here you go! Try not to focus on the mom with bad posture and also the Christmas pajamas at the end of March! (Hey I have to get what wear out of those I can!)

Where did spring go?

Well we had some great days this past week! It felt like spring was here and we would have a lot of days being ourdoors and then all of a sudden snow, and cold again! Argghh! I hope this is just the last of the cold weather and we are headed for warmers days! Chase loves being outside and loves when all the kids are outside playing so we go out and get some walking in. Here are some pics from this last week!

He looks like such a little boy here! He is growing up way to fast!

Chase is learning to get this walking thing down. He can take a few steps without help, but cruises around the neighborhood with his little toy! It is so cute because he will wave to the kids going by on thier bikes. I just think it is so dang cute!



Well us girls decided to get together for lunch this week! (Which we do about once a week) We headed to Costa Vida and thn decided we would eat it at Nalani's house so we could visit with Cash as well. It is always fun to get together and relax, and well....eat! Nothing makes a better day than good friends and food!

Chari with Cash! What a natural!

Aunt Melissa and Chase just horsing around in Cashs room!

And I am posting this pic, just because I know that Jed that will appreciate it. Lani and I were trying to see who was taller, Payton or Chase! We both have big plans for volleyball and basketball players. It was pretty funny trying to get them to stand back to back when all the wanted to do was touch each other!

Easter Sunday!

We had a great Easter Sunday! It started as a nice relaxing morning as a family, and then we headed to church, and then over to Carolyn's for Easter Dinner! We had a great time and always love being together as a family! Here are some pics of the day! I am sure that I will post way too many, but I just can't help myself!

Chase is one playful kid, and was so excited all morning long! It was like he knew it was a fun holiday. He kept going to the chair and cracking up at the moves he was making. Then it was time to play with Chris. All play....All Boy!

Here is Chase getting his Easter Basket! The best part was the egg that he continued to shake to hear the candy inside of it....Then he was off to something else!

Off to Church we go! I have to I just think he was the cutest little guy ever in his Easter Outfit




Check out the slide show below with more Easter Pics below!

Easter Sunday!

I finally did it!

Today Chris had off from work because of Good Friday, and we went skiing! It was my first time and I was so excited! I had the best teacher....Yep, my husband! On the way up to Sundance I worried that we may not even be talking by the end of the day with the typical spouse teaching spouse scenario, but he was so patient with me and a GREAT teacher! I have to admit within the first 15 minutes of hitting the slopes I wondered if I could ever really be a skier since it seemed like I was on the ground the whole time! And then I got up and finally started putting together all the things Chris was teaching me....like how to get up when you fall, and snow plowing! The first time going down took about and hour and I cannot even tell you how many times I fell. For those of you who have been there and are great skiers I am sure that you are now laughing at the amount of time it took to get down. The second time around though, I only fell three times and even got my speed up! We went down a total of 4 times and I have to admit I LOVED IT! Chris and I have talked about it in the past, but I really want to be able to go skiing when my kids are learning and so yesterday he came home and said tomorrow is the big day! I am so happy that he took the time to teach me and look forward to going again sometime. The great thing about today was the weather was perfect! It was a nice sunny day and I could not have asked for a better day for learning. I still have a long way to go, but I have to admit I was pretty excited with what I accomplished today! The best part of the day was when a 5 year old skied up next to me and asked if I was ok.

PS- Can I just say that muscles in my hips that have never been used, were used today while snow plowing...I am not kidding. I need to get past that stage!

Chris and I going up the lift....This is the second time and as you can see I am still smiling!

Me at the top. So pretty up there!

Ok so here is a little video of me. This is my second time down the hill, and I had not fallen yet and as soon as Chris starts taping me of course I fall. (I was trying to avoid hitting him and the snow plow just was not working for me) Hey I only fell three times this time down, so I was still pretty excited!

Daddy Time= Tickle Time!

Chris was gone all last week for work! Chase and I missed him lots. It was interesting because the few days that Chris was gone Chase would wake up in the middle of the night and since he has been home....not a peep! Weird! It was so cute when he got home, because he just wanted to spend lots of time with Chase. I have to say that I loved both of their reations when Chris got out of the car....nothing can melt a moms heart like the two men in her lives and this was a picture perfect moment for me. We missed Chris tons, but are glad that he is home safe and sound. Chase even got a little gift from Daddy from his trip! What a lucky little guy!

Chase got Tagged!

I was tagged by cousin Noah, so I have to tell you fun facts about me! My Mommy and Daddy could tell you TONS of things that they love about me, but I will tell you what I love to do.

• I love rolling around the floor with my mommy and daddy and tackling them. It makes me giggle tons! I really love to get anyone who lays on the floor....so watch out! :)
• I love reading books! My favorite books are the touch and feel books, I could just sit forever and look through them, but it is always more fun when someone reads them to me.
• I love when my Daddy comes home from work. It is fun hanging out with mommy, but I get so excited to see my daddy. Right when I hear his voice I start to clap and try to get to him as fast as I can. Sometimes the dog tries to fight for Daddy's attention too, but little does he know I have a special place in Daddy's heart and get my own special time with him everyday.
• I love to dance, dance, dance! If I hear my Daddy playing the piano or hear music from my favorite show the Backyardigans I get my little baby groove on!
• I love to stand and walk where ever I can. Where I cannot walk I crawl like lightening, and I am pretty dang fast if I do say so myself. I like to get into everything so my mom has to Chase me down everywhere I go now. It is just sad because sometime I bang my fingers in the drawers and the cabinets I open....When will I learn!
• I love bath time! As soon as I hear the bathwater running I get excited and go stand by the bathtub. Once I get in there I splish splash and put my head under the water.
• I love my blue blanket that Aunt Melissa got me. When I am tired I snuggle my face into it because it is so soft and cuddly! (Mommy and Daddy are so happy with how easy I go to bed....I just want them to lay me down so I can get some rest!)
• And of course my Mommy and Daddy think I am just the custest little guy to ever walk, (well crawl) on this earth. I make them laugh so much. They love my big eyes, and my chubby little body. The love my smile, and spend lots of time trying to make me laugh. I just get so excited all the time and jump up and down tons and I am just so happy that I do not have to share them yet.

9 Months Old Appointment!

Chase had his 9 month appointment today! I must warn you all that I am going to really be a proud mommy during this whole blog, so please bare with me. First off, I thought when going today that he was not going to have any shots. I was so excited that the little guy would not have to deal with them, but was sad when they mentioned that he did have to have one. As usual he was a brave little guy and did great. They also pricked his heal to check his iron....What a tough guy he was! He did not even flinch...Sometimes I really think kids are just tougher than us adults. Well anyway beware here comes the gloating part....When the doctor walked in Chase greeted him with his cute little wave. The doctor said, "I have never had a nine month old wave to me like that...WOW!" He then went to Chase and said, "You are such smart little boy!" in which Chase responded with clapping! The doctor said, "Wow, that is really good, I usually see this at the 12 month appointment, but I have never seen it at 9..." I have to admit I was so proud of the little guy! It is amazing how us parents can be so excited over clapping and waving! For doing such a great job at the doctor today we ordered pizza! Chase ate it all up and loved every bite! I am just so proud of this little guy! He is such a great baby and the best addition to our family! He makes the cutest little sounds and like I said before that little laugh is contagious!

Weight- 20lbs 4oz- 44 percentile
Height- 29.3 inches- 77 percentile
Wow! He grew almost 3 inches since his last appointmet! He is totally going to be a little basketball player! Junior Jazz here we come!

Chase loves the doctor and especially loves that orange watch! How could a little one not be interested in that bright thing! Chase was so interested in the window! Anytime anyone would walk in the doctors office he would start banging! I just thought it was funny....and pretty dang cute!

Still loving his new toy grandma got him! When he wants to walk around the house he grabs it and goes. He has not figured out though once he hits the wall what to do...He will usually just crawl away and find something new to do!

Into Everything!

Well Chase is almost 9 months old and into everything.... He walks along the tables, couches, chairs, and with his little toy and where he cannot walk he crawls! He is very fast and it is so cute to see him on the go! He has the most contagious little giggle and Chris and I cannot get enough if those big eyes and cute little smile. He seems like he is trying to figure out words and mimics you as you talk. I think it is so funny, and you almost wonder what he thinks he is doing. He is getting big so fast and is becoming a little man....Here are a few pics of the last week and a half!

As usual getting into everthing! Drawers, cabinets, etc...And he always has to pull the towels off the oven! Arrghhh! Oh well....I guess welcome to baby world!

He loves to crawl under the table and then peek over the chair...He let's out his little scream to make sure you are paying attention to him!

Night out with the Cameron Family!

Well, last night we met up with Ted and Sara and the kids, and Carolyn and Vic for two special events! First, to celebrate Ted's birthay and second for Sara to tell us what they were having! They had told everyone that they were not going to find out what they were having until it was born, but in the end decided to go and get the ultrasound. We were all very excited and hoping for a girl! They currently have 4 boys and 1 girl, and although we love all the boys everyone is being blessed with, a little girl is always fun! So we headed to the Pizza Factory in Spanish Fork for some good food and as alway good company! It was a lot of fun, and I am always happy when we go there because I just LOVE there breadstick! (Oh, by the way....did I mention they are having a girl!) Yahoo! I was trying to make you guy in just a little suspense! Did it work?

Well, here are some fun pics of the evening!

Just a few pics of the us all grubbin on our breadsticks!

Chris eating his cupcake

Like father like son! I looked over and Chase was doing his best to get his hands on the cupcake!

Yummy in my Tummy!

The Birthday Boy!

Here comes the movie...

Twilight that is!

OK, so I stole this off of my friend Whitney's blog, but I had to share with all of you as well since I know there are so many fans of the Twilight series. OK, so I have to agree with Whitney when she said she was a little upset about the cast. Edward is supposed to be the most beautiful creature we have ever seen... now look at the person they chose to play him. NOT WHAT I WAS PICTURING! Sometimes movies just ruin what I have envisioned, but I have to say I am already so excited to see the movie. Looks like we are going to have to have a girls night for this one ladies!

Here is the website to go see the entire cast....

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1099212

What do you think?

Visit to the Baadsgaards!

Cash Baadsgaard

Well as everyone has heard Nalani had her sweet little baby boy last Thursday! He is such a cutie and has lots of love from all the family and friends who have been dropping by to visit him. I would dare to say that he is the most popular kid on campus right now! You can just not resist those chubby little cheeks! Well, I had a chance to see the little guy while he was in the hospital, but Chase and I went over today....Chase was so excited to meet his new friend Cash that he could hardly sleep! Well he already looks so different to me, even from when I saw him in the hospital. He just gets cuter and cuter every day! One of the cutest little things about him is all the sounds he makes. Really....when you are holding him I just want to squeeze him because he is so dang cute! Thanks Nalani for letting us drop by today and visit! We look forward to lots of play dates with our new friend Cash and hope that you are getting lots of rest!Such a cutie when he sleeps, he the sounds he makes is even cuter! Chase already loves his new friend Cash!

Goodbye Fence!

Well as many of you know, or have probably heard this year has been the year of storms for us. It seems like as soon as one storm leaves another rolls in. This past week has been great though. The weather was a little warmer and all of us were excited to get a little glimpse of spring. Well, last night yet another storm rolled in. The snow was not so bad, but the wind was. Our fence has taken a beating with every storm, but last night could just not hold up to another one. Hey Chris is always wanting a project to do on the weekend. Looks like he has another one already.

Goodbye Fence!