Chase is so excited for Christmas - here he is waiting patiently to open one from Pete & Katy! (don't worry, he hasn't opened it yet)

hey...where did my present go?!

why am I obsessed with the funny pictures of him...?

Can I just say that I have one great kid? I totally get that he is my kid and I am supposed to think he is great, but every day I look at him, I see changes and it is so much fun to see him grow. He is getting SO very strong...I tried to take video today of him during tummy time (but I had an issue with user malfunction :)) - he totally is doing baby push ups and already doing a half roll onto his left side. He cannot push himself all the way over but he totally gets that there is a world to explore and he is already trying to do so. I think that he is having a bit of the baby boredom blues because he is too young to really undertand that he can play with his toys but he is realizing that it is pretty boring sitting in someone's lap at all times. Thus, he is trying to push up and roll a bit...it is really amazing. I will try again tomorrow to catch him and post the video.

CONGRATULATIONS to Shanelle and Adam Sanzi (well, Shanelle is soon to be Sanzi) on their engagement tonight! I am so excited for them both - and for the destination wedding!!!! We love you guys!

We are getting very excited for Christmas around here - and will be very busy making the rounds this holiday season! I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and love to all!

Snow...a progression...

1 o'clock... 2 o'clock... 3 o'clock...

4 o'clock...

5 o'clock ...and a pretty sweet snow family...

I hope that people reading my blog understand that snow in Las Vegas is a rare thing.

Snow sticking to the ground in Las Vegas is an even rarer thing.

Thus, my childlike obsession of posting pictures of snow to my blog.

At least this time they are of my own house.

Snow?!

I am totally stealing this picture of her pool from my friend Erin because although we had snow in Southern Highands, it did not stick quite like it did in Summerlin and I needed proof that it seriously snowed in Las Vegas! It made for a very cozy day and almost made me feel like I was living in Portland again - it was awesome! Chase loved it too and was occupied by the snowfall outside for quite some time (even though he had to admire it from inside I was afraid to take him outside all day for fear of a cold!).

In other happenings...we got out for our first night alone (and with friends) since having Chase for my work Christmas party and the Annual Pulliam Toys for Tots Party on Saturday. It was a strange feeling to leave Chase for the first time...but not quite as strange as putting on a dress for the first time in months. Oh, and heels too - that's right, I really worked it. I don't think Mike recognized me! We had a blast as usual and hopefully raised a lot of toys for those in need. This year more than any has made me so thankful for everything that we have.

Also, a big congrats to Dave & Erin Merrill for the news that they are pregnant with their first!

Mike teaches Chase some of the finer points in life...

Do you think Chase will hate me for this one?A beautiful Las Vegas sunset... Chase and Rigley love the lights!

I Caught Him!

Check out Chase's morning smiles....

So this is going to get my baby to sleep?

Just thought I would give you all another look at the "lifesaving" and "sleep making" baby hammock that was supposed to cure Chase of all his problems...before I put it on Craigslist! Let this be a lesson to us all, MARKETING is a subject in college that warrants an entire degree for a reason - it gets dummies like me to buy products I don't need!!!

So...anyone interested in purchasing this little lifesaver from me? I will make you a great deal!