Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Swings & Skylar!

Today was such a fun day!!! Started out by walking the loop at my aunt's house - the weather has been so beautiful here and we are taking full advantage. Then took Chase to the park, he doesn't quite get it yet, but he looks cute none the less! And then I got to meet the newest addition to Merrill Family - Skylar Zell. She came a little early but she is just gorgeous and healthy as can be. She looks just like her daddy! I cannot believe I am about to say this....but....she really made me want another! OK, I am crazy talking now, but I do love babies!!! Unfortunately for Mike, I have self control and will hold off a bit before trying for another (Mike would have another today if he had it his way)!
Skylar Zell Merrill

Monday, June 15, 2009

Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

It has been a while since I have downloaded my camera (note, the random pics from my cell that I have posted in an effort to minimize the hate mail I receive). So, at long last I am going to post a few pics from recent weeks! Thanks for being patient everyone :)....
Here's Chase during his first attempts at crawling (he is now fully crawling and doing fabulous...check out video above)
Erin's Baby Shower was a total success - a beautiful day, setting, and mama to be! We had the shower in Erin's back yard - it was perfect for a garden theme! Steph went above and beyond (as usual!) with her handmade flower pot favors that we used as place markers - they were amazing! Thanks to Erin's sister Alex and Theresa for taking care of Chase so I could run around like a crazy person (what's new!) Chase met some great new friends!
Chase now feels very independent at restaurants and all but demands his food!
Sofia's 1st Birthday party....another perfect day. Monica did a butterfly/garden theme as well and it was just perfect. She did so much planning and it turned out beautiful! Sofia was a very lucky girl and got lots of fun gifts!
I love her profile...Chase was decked to impress!
Our music teacher came and did a "birthday class" - so much fun!
Birthday girls Nicole & Sofia doing their own dance off!
Chase got his first boating experience this past weekend thanks to Theresa and Kyle. He slept through both of the boat rides and woke up in time to enjoy/hate the beach...just like his daddy, he hates to be dirty!
He also did not love his life vest so much.
But, he did enjoy checking out the sand while trying to sneak some into his mouth.
More exploring time for Chase
My two beach bums...
While Chase was not a huge fan of the beach water, he LOVES his bath water! He "splash splashes" on demand and tries to nose dive into the bubbles every time! This is a fuzzy shot, but poor miss Rigley is getting a little older and has hurt her knee. She is taking some time off from catch and enjoying slow walks these days...

Friday, June 12, 2009

One Happy Kid

I love days like today!
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Chase, Meet Swing

I think he likes it! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Finger Foods Are A Mom's Best Friend

Wow, put Chase in a high chair with a new project that has a reward of food and he is set for the afternoon! I just have to make sure he chews :) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T