Go Rebels!

Last week Chase got his very first UNLV basketball game experience! It was a 7 o'clock game so I was worried about timing as this is his normal bedtime (and believe me, he LOVES his bedtime)! However, he was a total trooper and totally enjoyed himself (and the Rebel Dance Team) until about 5 minutes were left on the clock. I think he definitely has the Rebel Spirit!

My camera is broken (and at the repair shop) so I will be relying on photos from others to keep the updates coming. This one is courtesy of John's cell phone - Thank you!

Big Kids Night Out

Last night we had the opportunity to leave Chase at home (thanks Grandma Iris!) and head over to the new Aria hotel/casino at City Center for their final night of play days before they open today. A huge thank you to Anthony for hooking us up with an amazing dinner at Jean Georges - arguably the best filet I have ever had.

Skip Your V8!

Chase is still using anything in his way to keep him balanced while walking. The sideways video below was taken when he was especially energetic. Note his high pitched squeal as he maneuvers the kitchen.

Chase is using three words consistently now:

1. Doe (dog)

2. Moa (more)

3. Mama (mama, but used for a couple of other of items that he must correlate to their ability to take care of him. For example, his blanket could be mama because it keeps him warm. Nice to know that I can easily be replaced by a blanket).

He also has a word that he uses for airplane and knows how to sign it as well. With all of the signs that we use daily, "airplane" is what he has learned. Must be his desire to take flight.

He is getting really good at pointing at things when you ask him. He knows "dad" and "Rigley" and "mama" and his belly button known as "button" among other things.

Hide and Seek is still his absolute FAVORITE game.

While he may not be walking on his own, I will take solace in the fact that he can hide under his "mama" while signing "airplane" and pointing to his "button."

Congrats Mike On Another Marathon!

Yesterday Mike & Dave ran the Las Vegas Marathon. True to their style, they both killed it without putting much effort into their training. So proud of Dave for completing his very first marathon in under 4 hours....not an easy achievement, I promise! The night before we attended the annual Pulliam Christmas Party...thank you Ryan & Stephine for opening up your home for a good cause, it was a great night!

Boys on the move!

Dave & Mike post-race

Baby Skylar wonders why she is out of the house so dang early... Chase isn't so sure about the early morning activities either...

But once Erin started taking pictures of him he cheered right up!

Erin & Dave Post Race

Chase suffers in the glaring sun so mom can get a picture...

The night before the race at the Pulliam Christmas party...

Chase grips his bottle...the happiest time of his night!

Putting the kid to work early with Reindeer assembly...Chase showed us that it is much more fun to disassemble the reindeer! Chase illustrates that there is a fine line between standing and surfing...

Catchup!

This year we celebrated Thanksgiving at Dad and Elizabeth's. Once again, Elizabeth outdid herself with a wonderful Turkey spread. Although it was Chase's 2nd Thanksgiving, it was his first time enjoying the freshly cooked bird. He had fun playing with the fam and eating (sweet potatoes especially)!Lady and the ????

We went to breakfast with Great Grandma Ann - I think we know where the blond may be coming from!

Rigley has finally found a way to bond with Chase. She has taught him how to play fetch!

Straws are a man's best friend.

Night out with friends to celebrate Nic's new Director of Marketing job at Tao - congrats Nic!

Look ma, I got milk!

Chase's Semi Happy Pictures...

Well, our Christmas pictures have arrived. I'm telling you that for such a happy little kid, he sure was not in the mood to crack even the slightest smile. I'm thinking that for future reference, re-scheduling is the way to go. Poor guy just wasn't feeling it. And to think, I was worried about Mike being the non-smiling, foul-mood one as I had taken him away from his beloved Sunday Football. I'm going to have to have a little talk with Chase about being on his game, football or no football!

The blogging blahs...

OK, I am behind...really behind...on posting. So unlike me! But to be honest, I haven't taken many pictures and have been so busy enjoying the weather that Las Vegas calls "fall" that I have just simply slacked. I did get a chance to take some fun fall pictures of the Pulliams. They are so photogenic and we had a fun time! I'll get to regular blogging soon...I promise!