Growing Boy!

 Chase has really started to become such a big boy! He's been working so hard with learning how to use scissors, and he concentrates so hard!

Uncle Scott got these building blocks for Chase for Christmas, and I came downstairs to find that Chase had lined them all up with the right sizes/colors grouped together...I was so proud of the little guy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

 These little gifts were out for breakfast time! Just some little trains, etc. Just something cute to make them feel the love from mommy & daddy!

 Grady in his "Heartbreaker" t-shirt...they had a Valentine's party in his YMCA class, so he needed to look festive!

 Captain Heart Break! This shirt came with a cape & everything! Chase of course LOVED all the candy he got at the party :) Needless to say, he came home very sticky!

Chase got a card in the mail from Gram, and wanted us to read it over & over! He even napped with it! Thanks Gram!

The SUN!!!!

We've come to the point where sunny & 36 degrees is basically a day at the beach! This winter has been so BRUTAL, so I took the chance I had to get the boys some fresh air. The next day it was freezing, and the day after that it snowed, so I was glad I this!

 Chase on the climbing wall. Can't believe both boys are able to conquer the playground with no "spotting" from mommy.

 Chase has always loved to swing...it's his favorite thing to do on a playground.

 Glad to have some sun hitting that pale skin! Vitamin D please!

 We were the ONLY ones at the park most of the visit, so this is one of those times I'm so glad they have each other to play with!

I call this the "Friendship Rock". Since it's Friendship Park, and this big rock sits right where you walk in. I try to get a picture here when I can...We were pretty cold by now!

37 Weeks!!

Fully formed!!! We've made it to the point where this guy is healthy & ready to arrive! Now is just the waiting game!!! EXCITED!

Schooled

Every afternoon, while Chase sleeps, I've been doing preschool, and now Kindergarten, worksheets with Grady to work on his skills. We also practice his address, phone number, etc. BUT, I decided it was time for Chase to start his own worksheets, so I bought a new preschool book for him, and we've started working daily as well.

 Chase loves feeling like a big boy!

 Here Grady is writing his alphabet out on paper.

 Chase was very proud of his coloring skills.

Both just doing coloring after their worksheets

36 Weeks!

This is one BIG bump!!

Swim Lessons

Both boys are in separate swim classes at the YMCA, and they are loving it! It's nice to be able to have a place to go & swim when it's ridiculously cold/snowy outside.

 Grady's class has a little more independence with their swimming, and they swim from one end of the pool to the other with their noodles.

Chase's class is more about teaching swimming basics & being comfortable in the water. Here Chase is holding a pole that he slowly goes down, and eventually puts himself under water & crawls back up. He loved it-I think he thought he was a fireman :)

Sleeping Beauty

Grady NEVER naps anymore, and would be offended  if you even asked-BUT, I picked him from school on a Wednesday, and he said he was tired & wanted to nap! I was shocked by the request, and he walked right in the house, skipped lunch, and went to our bed, and proceeded to sleep for 4 hours!! Such a random day, but I guess he'll let me know when he needs it!

Baby Boy's Nursery!

This little guy will have a new room ready when he is! Grady & Chase had the same nursery at our old house, so it's a little different seeing the baby furniture in a different room!

 

 Thanks Gram for new curtains!

 Changing table

 Crib...bedding ready to go!

Dresser

Grady Boy

Grady after school working on a puzzle...he is my little buddy!

35 Weeks!!

Baby Boy #3 is almost here!!! Can't wait to meet him!!

Ladies...you're welcome.

Scott got me a new fancy mini vacuum (that I LOVE!) for Christmas, and one nice surprise is that Chase loves "playing" with it!

Gamer

Grady got a new Innotab for Christmas from Uncle Scott, and it took him no time to BEAT one of the games. It's silly, but I was IMPRESSED that he beat 15 levels to win! That's dedication!

Son Up Till Son Down

This was a professional picture we had done of the boys...you can't photoshop a genuine twinkle in the eyes...this picture makes my heart happy so happy to look at.

Merry Christmas!

 Santa arrived as promised, and Grady & Chase were jacked!! Santa left them each a letter telling them what he was proud of, and things they can do to receive presents for next year.

 Grady tearing into his gifts!

 He really wanted more Cars stuff, so here is Ramone's Car Wash

 Chase also got Cars stuff, and here Dadddy is opening the parking garage

 Chase opening. This year was SO fun with both of them so into everything Christmas had to offer.

 Chase barely stopping for us to grab a picture

 Nick with his new cardigan, drinking his juice. Goof.

 Davey ready for gifts!!! Poppy brings the Santa hat every year!

The tree with gifts for our family. Chase loved passing out gifts...it was sweet to see him enjoy the act of giving!

Christmas Eve 2012!

Since we were still moving at Thanksgiving, we switched with Gram, and hosted Christmas Eve this year. We had a good time & the Honeybaked Turkey was a success! I had never had it before, so it was a risk-hoping it was as good as the Ham they sell! With the little leftovers, I'm guessing it was! Really loved having everyone to the new house, and look forward to all the memories we will have in this home!

 

 Fellowship with the family!

 Post gift exchange! Everyone was pretty kind this year without much stealing going on!

 Grady playing before bed! Santa is on the way!

 Samantha eating Christmas Dinner!

Chase watching The Grinch before bed in his Xmas pj's! They loved watching that movie every night before bed.