Valentine's Day Walker

My Sweet Valentine's


Such a Big Boy


One of many steps of Chase Proofing our house

Valentines Day this year is one to remember. Chase officially started walking at 11 1/2 months. It's the cutest thing ever. He walks with his arm straight out and takes little fast steps. He is really moving. This has opened a whole new chapter of being a Mom for me. He wants to be walking and moving consistanly. We have had to ChildProof our house. He is very interested in the cats food and little box. We had to move everything into the laundry room and put up a gate. Nick made a hole in the gate for the cats but we couldn't make it too big or Chase would figure a way to make it through the opening. He is very curious about everything. It's just amazing how fast he is growing up. Nick surprised me with a babysitter for Chase. We went out for a couple of hours to Dos Gringos. We enjoyed sitting on the patio and spending some alone time together. Thanks Lisa for watching Chase!!!! I'm very lucky to have 2 very special Valentine's. Love you both very much XOXOXOXOX

Fun week with the Millers

We had such a great time with the Millers. We first meet them in Parker AZ for a desert race that Dustin was racing in. It was amazing to see all the cars and fancy rigs. The noise and all the cars were a little bit overwhelming for Chase so we spent a good part of Saturday in the Motorhome, but we had a front row spot so we could see the action from inside. The Shupes also joined us. It was great to see Ang, Buddy and the twins. So adorable!! When all the fun was over, we packed up and headed back to Mesa. The Millers followed. So Fun!!! We had a fun filled week. We went to the Phoenix Zoo, Children's Museum,playing at the park, Dinner at Salty Senorita, and dinners at each others houses (well one Motorhome). Chase had so much fun playing with Ian and Dane. Wish we lived closer so we could do more of this stuff. We love you guys! Thanks for the awesome week :)

Better Late then Never

These pictures are from over Christmas in SLC. We just got the copies from Jake and I thought I would share them. We enjoyed a night out with friends at Green Street. It was great to see my best lady Danyell her boyfriend Jim, and Jake Boy!! It was a fun night and we look forward to seeing you guys soon.. I HOPE!!!

Loving this Parent Stuff

This last month has been so much fun and full of changes. I thought I would put together some pictures of Chase from the past month before he turns 11 months. He is just growing up so fast and loving life. He went from having 3 teeth to 7 in about 3 weeks. He loves to open his mouth and scrunch his face and show off his pearly whites. He hilarious! Just 4 days ago he figured out how to sit up from laying down. Due to this change every time I go in to get him out of his crib he is sitting up of standing up ready to take on the world (even in the middle of the night). This has also helped his figure out the whole crawling this a lot more. He is cruising and walking along everything. It's hard to get him to sit down. He is so busy all day long. His newest thing is a happy very loud scream. When you sit or walk by him he screams and smiles. It's very loud and cute! He is turning into a major Momma's boy. He isn't as crazy about other people holding him right now. He loves to flirt and socialize from Mom's arms. He loves Girls. Every time we go out he finds a new girl to flirt with. This past week my Mom was able to come down and spend a week with us. It was so much fun to have Nana around. Chase absolutely loves her and loves to give her loves. We're so lucky that she wants and is able to spend this special time with us. It's really hard sometimes being in AZ and not having family and friends around to see Chase grow and change. With her being able to spend a week with us and in Chase's comfortable place, he really opens up and eats her up. Thanks Mom for making the trip and spending the time with us. We miss you already! Chase keeps looking around all the corners and rooms for his Nana.

10 months! How time flies

I was just thinking today about how time flies. I can't believe it has been 10 months since Chase joined our family. It's been an amazing 10 months. He is just such a happy and fun baby. He is so full of it and has so much personality. He is really starting to get around. He is crawling, well at least doing the army crawl and rolling everywhere. He loves to stand and walk around/along everything. We actually have a hard time sometimes getting him to sit down. He loves to walk with our help. He has been teething for the past month. He is trying to get his 4 top teeth at the same time. Finally his top right tooth broke through last week. I feel bad for the little guy because there isn't much I can do to help him. Grand Total 3 teeth so far. I would imagine within the next couple weeks we will have 3 more to add to that number(at least we hope). I just wanted to share a couple of pictures of him after we woke up from his 2 hour nap. He was loving life!!! Love and miss you all.

Happy Holidays

What a perfect first Christmas with Chase Baby and Family. With this being Chase's first Christmas we decided to stay home for the actual holiday and spend it together as a family. It was so much fun to have a little guy to spend it with. I'm so lucky to have such a perfect husband and baby boy. We cooked a yummy steak dinner and enjoyed each others company. On x-mas day we opened presents and went over to our neighbor's house for an early dinner. Chase loved ripping open all the boxes and presents. He was so much fun!!! We feel very lucky to be blessed with such a fun and happy baby. The day after x-mas we started our adventure to SLC to visit family and friends. We split the driving up into two days. Chase did awesome in the car. He never even cried or really complained! It was amazing. The first part of the trip we spent with the Ellerbeck family. It was great to spend time with them. Chase got to enjoy his 2nd x-mas.. Oh did he get spoiled. We went bowling and hung out. The boys and April got to enjoy snowboarding. I couldn't join in this year because I needed to give my back time to completely recover. There is always next year. We then packed up and went over to my parents house for the rest of the trip. Where Chase got to enjoy his 3rd x-mas. Once again he was spoiled. Lucky Baby!!! We had a great time. We spent time enjoying family and friends. We had some people over to watch the Utes completely dominate Alabama in the Rose Bowl. It was so Awesome. Way to go Utes!!! We had such a nice time in SLC. It always sad to leave. Thanks to my parents and the Ellerbeck's for putting us up and making everything so nice and comfortable. We really appreciated everything that you did. One the way home we went through St. George and spent the night at my Grandparents home. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa. Chase got sick for the first time on the way home and still was such a trooper in the car. He is starting to feel better. He has a bacteria infection in his mouth and is really teething. Poor little guys! Thanks again to everyone that made this Holiday Season so perfect :)

Thanksgiving with the Jager's

Happy Baby on 1st Thanksgiving. Chase had a great time enjoying his first turkey day. The boys played golf and the girls cooked. Dinner went great! I think it was the best yet. We also enjoyed the company of our neighbors Victor and Ellen. I'm very thankful for having such a wonderful family. It was so nice to spent a week with them. Chase loves having them around!


Chase is really enjoying his sweet potato's! Yummy.. Thanks Mom for spending so much time with Chase. He is really eating a lot better. You must have the magic touch or great timing.


The boys (including my Dad, he was taking the picture) were able to spent a few days out on the golf course. Looks like a good time!


Spent the afternoon at the Monastery. It's a Bar and Grill that's outside. It's one of our favorite places. It was a beautiful day. Chase loves to play games with Dad!


Nana and Chase Baby getting ready to watch the Utah Jazz! My parents got him this adorable Jazz Outfit.


Todd and Jamiel. Jamiel made an awesome Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake. It was so Yummy :)