So Much Fun

Sorry for the delay. We just got back from Salt Lake and I haven't had a lot of time. We had a great time visiting Salt Lake. We spent most of the time with family. The first part of the trip we stayed with the Ellerbeck's. We had a great time. We went out to the Sand Dunes for a day. Nick was able to ride with his Dad and sister. They had a great time. He was able to Ski the course at Utah Lake only once due to the weather, but it was fun for him. The second part of the trip we mainly spent up at my parents cabin at Bear Lake. It was very relaxing and a great time. The guys played some golf and we went out on the boat for some wake boarding.
We had the lake to ourselves, it was awesome. We went to the Miller's for an awesome dinner. It was great to see those guys and also the Shupe's with their twins. Beautiful baby boys! We got to see the VanOtten's and their baby bump. Their excepting a baby that is due on Chase's Birthday, March 4th. We love those guys!!!
We didn't get to see everyone. We had a very full schedule. We promise next trip that we will have time to see you guys. Sorry :( Thank you so much to Nick's parents and mine for a wonderful visit. We appreciate everything that you guys did for us. We're very lucky!!

Sorry So Slow

Within the next couple of days I will update the blog. I haven't had a chance to download our new pictures yet. It's amazing how fast the weeks go. We just got back from Vacation last Sunday. Sorry for the delay. All is going well in AZ. The weather is starting to cool down and we're so excited.
Loves,
Nick, Steph and Chase

Picture Update

It's been a while since we have put new pictures on the blog. Everything in AZ is going great. Chase is 5 months old and trying to sit up. We think within the next couple of weeks he will have it. He spends a lot of time rolling on the ground from toy to toy. It took him a couple of months to like his stomach, but he is liking it now! Nick is keeping very busy with work and doing GREAT at it. He is spending most of his time working on the new 787 airplane. COOL JOB!! It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and I'm starting to feel better. I'm still very sore from trying to heal, but it's getting better daily. I'm going to be starting Physical Therapy in the next couple of weeks. From this surgery and my C-Section I really need to work on building my core muscles. We're going to be leaving for SLC on August
30th for a week. We're looking forward to seeing family, friends, and a break from the heat. We've been lucky this year because it's been a much more mild summer. We have only had a couple days above 110, so that is a great change from last summer. Love you all!!!! XOXOXOXOXO

Life after Surgery

It has been just over 2 weeks since I had my surgery. I'm starting to feel a lot better. The first 10 days were very uncomfortable and painful. Everything went very well and the doctors told me I should feel like a new person by 6 weeks. Great News! We're so lucky to have help from our Mom's. My mom came and stayed for 2 weeks and Nick's mom came in for a long weekend. I'm not able to pick up Chase for 3 weeks. It's killing me!!!! Thanks to everyone for all the calls, cards, flowers and much needed help. We're very lucky to have such great friends and family. We're going to be making a trip to SLC the first week of September. Would love to see you all XOXOXOX. I have attached a recent picture of Chase. He just turned 5 months and he is so much fun. He has starting rolling over and being a very busy body. He keeps us busy all the time!

Herniated Disc/Back Surgery

Hi Everyone! I have attached a picture of the MRI of my Spine that I just had completed. Since Memorial Day after wake boarding, I have been having serious issues and pain with my lower back. It's something that I have had problems with on and off since 2001. The difference with this time is that the my L3-L4 disc has herniated and is effecting my nerve root. My L4-L5 disc is also bulging. We meet with the Orthopaedic Surgeon on July 16th and he thinks surgery is the only way to go. I have been dealing with numbness and pinching pain for over 6 weeks, so I'm actually really looking forward to having the surgery done. It has made being a full time Mom and wife very difficult. I'm looking forward to being able to play and pick up Chase without so much pain. It has limited my actives. I haven't been able to drive a car or do much on my own for the past month. Nick has been amazing!! I guess 2008 is just going to be the year of surgeries for me. I was just starting to feel about normal from my C-Section and I have to go under the knife again. I have attached a link that talks in great detail about my condition and surgery.

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/herniated-disc-surgery

I'm only going to have to be in the hospital overnight (24 hours) with a 6 week recovery. My mom is going to come down on Tuesday July 22nd the day before and stay for a couple of weeks. She is really a lifesaver. We wouldn't be able to get through this without her help. She is going to take care of little Chase for us. Thanks Mom for being so amazing and supportive. We're very lucky to have you!

4th of July

We decided at the last minute to go up to my parents house at Bear Lake for the 4th. It was perfect because the Ellerbeck's didn't have any plans so it just worked great. It was such a great trip. Chase did awesome again on the airplane. He is becoming a very good little traveler. Everybody enjoyed visiting, wake boarding, tubing (yes, we did get Scott Ellerbeck on the tube) and eating (of course). Thanks Mom and Dad for having us at your beautiful home. It's always such a great time. Love you all!

4 Months and Growing

How time flies!!! Chase is just over 4 months old.
He just had his 4 month check up. He is healthy
and growing. He is 15 pounds 9 ounces and 24.5 inches
long. He is starting to be so much fun. He has figured
out how to use his voice and is really talkative and loud.
Of course it's in baby talk so we have no idea what he
is saying. He is full or smiles and giggles. He has giggled
a couple of times and it's adorable. Being a parent is an
amazing adventure and we're very blessed to have Chase baby!

Chase loves spending time with his Dad!

Starting to roll from side to side. He has found his feet, it's adorable! He's always grabbing them and kicking them up in the air. It's starting to get interesting trying to get his diaper on... :) He loves to wrap his legs around your hands!!