Chase and the Baby "D"

I think the kid sees mommy hanging with her big Dyson waaaayyyyy to much. He couldn't put Sofia's baby version down all night tonight! Sad, really....

It's All Play for Chase!

Chase spent his week enjoying the nice weather that we have had...being outside in a tank top (for me, not Chase...don't worry, I kept a sweater on the kid) almost makes up for the 3 months of scorching hot weather that we have to endure once July hits. He is walking 80-90% of the time now which is really fun for us because he has access to so much more (Chucky Cheese anyone?!). And I love, LOVE, LOVE the sound of his little feet pitter pattering down the hall. Ugh, I die for that sound!

This mighty fine sand frog plans on keeping Chase content for hours on end. It will be just like living at the beach again....sandy kitchen floors...yeah! I'm wondering if this is why grandpa & grandma thought this toy would work out better at our house? :) BUBBLY TOES! Working the pro-biker circuit... The Pulliams & Merrills came over for dinner and a mean game of Liars & Dice. Meanwhile Skylar had some very interesting stories to tell Chase... But Chase was really only interested in getting his hands on her... Erin takes this game way too seriously. Seriously. Love having hired kitchen help! Thanks girls!

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