Girls Gone....Hiking?

Over the MLK holiday, I got a chance to spend some quality time with 6 other amazing girls for Theresa's bachelorette party. After months of planning, we arrived at the Red Mountain Spa in St. George for a lot of biking, hiking, working out, eating (every meal under 400 calories?!), gossiping and smuggled wine drinking. It was a blast and I am so thankful to Theresa and her mom Ann for finding this amazing location to celebrate one of the last few weekends that Theresa will celebrate as a single woman. And as an added bonus, I would not trade the smile that Chase gave me when I came home. It was truly heart breaking and I wish I had had my camera to capture the moment. Ahhhh....coming home is so much sweeter with him to welcome me back. Mike had a nice grin too...although I think it may have had a little bit more to do with the fact that his daddy duties were over for a while. Thanks babe for taking over while I was gone!

Fabulous cupcake creations by Stephine and Ricci!Geared out and ready to go... Story time...and they are all about making Theresa blush and/or cry! View from the top of our hike...

Getting our booties in gear...

The St. George sunrise was killer...

Theresa & Ann...

The bride and her maids...

Resting after a bike ride to the cutest little art town. I would give you the name, but I don't want to spoil it (meaning, I don't remember the name).

Project Runway

Such a pretty day today...had to take a couple of pics of Chase enjoying the backyard, and Rigley, practicing for her next runway show.

Farewell Sanzi's!

Last night we spent a couple of hours with our good friends, Adam and Shanelle. They are moving to Austin (seems to be the place to go!) this week and Blair & Ricci invited us all to their home to say goodbye. We couldn't stay too long because Chase has been working on 2 new teeth (the 2nd came in this morning...yeah!) so he was VERY cranky. We will miss you Adam & Shanelle....see ya'll in Austin!

Did I mention cranky?!

Really. He did not care to show off the new teeth!

Shortly after the Sanzi's move...we will be losing Kyle & Theresa to Austin too :(. Congratulations to you all on your exciting new jobs and moves!

Case Study:

Progression of a cranky child's approach to sleep

And The Beat Goes On?

My dad sent me this video of Chase minding his own business with his "thinking chair." As soon as he hears Jungle Book, an involuntary reaction occurs...I don't think he is able to control his booty shake :).

Catching Up!

Wow....I never can believe how fast time flies and it simply is not slowing down. I really feel like I need a pause button to stop and enjoy a little bit of the life that is passing by. It feels like only yesterday I was celebrating the First Christmas - one that included Chase as a part of our family.

This year I was lacking a bit in the holiday spirit department but luckily next year I will have Chase to remind me of Santa and gifts and gifts and gifts and...oh...wait...I think I should stop and enjoy the fact that this is probably the last Christmas that I will have where lacking holiday spirit is ok and Chase does not care. Because I have a feeling that in 2010, Chase will be a bit more aware of Santa and the impossible task of delivering millions of gifts to deserving little boys and girls in one single night. Here's to a Happy 2010 filled with joy, prosperity, and Holiday Spirit!

PS I have yet again broken/lost/destroyed my camera. Thanks to my mom for providing her camera for my use. Photos will be a bit scarce until I get my camera back from repair!

Holiday date night...taking advantage of the live in babysitter (my mom was visiting from Oregon!)

Intrigued by the presents would be putting it mildly. Chase had his way with decorating and undecorating the tree all December long!Such the engineer....he loves all of his new "thinking" toys! Hey guys - I think I'm missing some sand! Ummmm...I feel a little Royal Tenenbaum in this picture!

Chase's first Tricycle - Can we say that he is one happy kid?! And we like the clutch, handle, brakes...and all the other features that this super cool bike offers - thanks Grandpa & Grandma!

Chase's "thinking" chair.

Chase got to spend time with his Uncle Bill from Wisconsin...

And of course hanging with Nana - such a fun 2 weeks with her! (well, fun two weeks for Chase....I worked her to death, thanks for all of your help!)