Seven Months!

This month I'm forgoing Audrey's sweet monthly numbers and sharing an image from her recent photo shoot for Thirsties Diapers. Audrey is a proud wearer of these easy to use reusable diapers and they are coming out with a new line of all in one…no stuffing, folding, or separate pieces. They are easy peasy! Luckily for A, she's the right age to be a Thirsties spokesmodel so she, along with her good friend Charleigh, played in front of my camera for some images for the new Thirsties ads!

 My personal favorite is below…hello Sassy!

Besides spending her days in the fashion world, Audrey is mastering the art of the army crawl. She doesn't much care to get up and rock back and forth in prep for a real crawl. I'm thinking she may army crawl her way around the world until she decides to walk. She's also doing really well with her solid foods. She's progressed so much in the past month. Her FAVORITE food is a pumpkin/apple mix with a little added cinnamon. She's also talking (baby babble of course) a TON and last night when she woke up to eat (yes, she's still waking 1x/night to eat, we are working on that one) Mike swore she said "mama." I'm not really buying it but for memory's sake, lets just say that Mama was her first word!

Gilcrease Ranch

A few weeks ago (maybe months?!) we headed out to Gilcrease Ranch to do some veggie picking. Not only did I not know that such a cool place existed in Vegas (eggplant, zucchini, squash growing in Vegas? Who would have thought!) but I was SO excited to see that they also had fresh backed apple cider donuts.  Let me tell you, these donuts are one of my favorite memories from living in Portland and something I always miss in the fall. But now instead of a 3 hour flight I just have a (slightly long) drive across town. I'm so glad I got to share them with Chase and A (well, A just looked at them but she seemed to think they smelled good!). Seriously if you have never tried these donuts you definitely should!

Chase was in full on crush mode with Skylar's cousin Lily :) 

That's my boy…can't handle dirty hands!

Our bounty…all for seven bucks!

He may have been crushing on Lily but his heart will always be with S :)

Old Pics!

I'm definitely behind on blogging…Sorry!!!! Been so busy with holiday photos that I am slacking over here :). The pics below are from a triatholon Mike ran in Boulder City and my birthday trip to San Diego…I'm trying to get caught up soon! :).

 Waiting for daddy...

 Daddy is fast :)

 Post race…daddy rocks!

 Birthday dinner for mom :)

 LOVED this indoor/outdoor farm oriented restaurant in La Jolla..

 Audrey decided to take a snooze mid dinner...

 Chase and Audrey get to check out one of our favorites places for breakfast in PB...

Chase Turns Three!

Wow. I have taken a long time to write this post as Chase is now 3 Years, 2 Weeks and 3 Days. And they have been the most amazing three years of my life. He brings so much joy to our house and is the best son a mom and dad could ask for. He is helpful, kind spirited, sweet, loving and fun. He's always ready to be on the move and runs errands with me like no other. I'm in love with this little man and hope he always knows how very much so. He's also a great big brother and although I think he misses his one on one time with mom and dad he is adjusting really well overall with Little Miss A being in the picture :).

Right now Chase is in preschool two days a week. He has learned so much there and I love to see him blossom with the other children. He's the youngest in the class but really holds his own with the other kids. He current loves are his bike, scooter, soccer, TRUCKS, Jeep, did I mention Trucks? and Lighting McQueen. He also loves his dog named Jingle…its his go to friend, of the stuffed variety :). 

Here's a glimpse into his day…we decided not to throw a big party this year, but he had a great time none the less!

Birthday cupcake for breakfast

More birthday cupcakes with friends @ the park

 Chase and Skylar on their bikes…don't you just love the look on Skylar's face?!

 Following up the park playdate with some painting with Skylar at home...

And now for the gifts….the Big Jeep from Ah & Pa was an instant hit!!

Chase & Auntie Julie…with the same face on :)

 Skylar took charge and helped with the gifts...

Then Uncle Boo stepped in to help open...

Finally all three got in on the action!

Birthday cake time! Of course it had to be a Lightning McQueen cake :)

Checking out the upgrades :)