Don't you just wish he was your Valentine?
I am working hard at catching up, so keep checking back!
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Valentine's Day!
I realize Valentine's Day was way before our cruise and I don't even remember what we did on V-Day, but I did take pictures of Chase in a cute red outfit my sister gave him...it made the perfect outfit for that day! Plus, I'm just trying to post as many pictures as I can for his grandmas...
Monday, April 7, 2008
Yes I've been lazy!
Well, just with the blog. I'm a little overwhelmed right now I don't even know where to start! I guess I'll start with some cruise pictures. Our cruise was 2 months ago already but I still wanted to share some pictures from it (wow where does the time go? well, I know where it goes, Chase gets most of it and Jason gets the rest but...). So here you go, enjoy! I was trying to put the pictures in order but it didn't work so well...in my opinion Blogger is weird with pictures. Oh well.
The Florida Everglades
Our other half of the group in an airboat
More of the Everglades...
Vultures in a tree
The alligators came really close to our boat...that's why the tour guides are VERY strict about not sticking any limbs outside of the boat or putting your hand in the water...you never know what will pop out of the water. Did you know alligators and crocodiles can jump out of the water about half their length or one and a half times their length, I can't remember...I'm not in school anymore, so I'm no longer good at remembering random facts
You better watch out...he's watching you very closely...
This picture is to give you an idea how close those cute little alligators were to our boat
This picture is way in the wrong place and I'm not sure how it got here...anyway, this is a picture of the blue blue water in Mexico! Jealous yet?
Me holding a baby alligator.
Our boat right before we boarded! It was absolutely massive
Jason holding the baby
Us in Mexico (that's our boat next to the Carnival one, which looks pretty wimpy next to our boat!)
They really do fold the towels in animals! We also had a frog one night and a bunny.
Formal night...I was trying to hide my 8 week post pregnant stomach behind the post...Also half my face is burnt, I fell asleep in the sun so only one side of my face got it. I wasn't too thrilled taking any pictures of myself after that happened!
The view of the ocean from one of the dining rooms
Waiting for one of the shows to start...
Getting off the ferry that took us to mainland Mexico
Hmm so here is this picture again...well I'll just leave it.
This was a show the last night of the cruise...I think it was called the goodbye show or something like that. Onstage are a bunch of the cruise workers who were all so nice!
Some of the crew at the goodbye show...
Our last dinner (so sad, I miss those dinners) We took a picture with our waiter, who was very sweet and did a fantastic job serving us!
We all wore the same shade of blue so we had to get a picture together (that's me, Michelle, Holly and Raelene)
And last, Jason climbing the rock wall on the ship. He went so fast I could barely get any pictures.
The Florida Everglades
Our other half of the group in an airboat
More of the Everglades...
Vultures in a tree
The alligators came really close to our boat...that's why the tour guides are VERY strict about not sticking any limbs outside of the boat or putting your hand in the water...you never know what will pop out of the water. Did you know alligators and crocodiles can jump out of the water about half their length or one and a half times their length, I can't remember...I'm not in school anymore, so I'm no longer good at remembering random facts
You better watch out...he's watching you very closely...
This picture is to give you an idea how close those cute little alligators were to our boat
This picture is way in the wrong place and I'm not sure how it got here...anyway, this is a picture of the blue blue water in Mexico! Jealous yet?
Me holding a baby alligator.
Our boat right before we boarded! It was absolutely massive
Jason holding the baby
Us in Mexico (that's our boat next to the Carnival one, which looks pretty wimpy next to our boat!)
They really do fold the towels in animals! We also had a frog one night and a bunny.
Formal night...I was trying to hide my 8 week post pregnant stomach behind the post...Also half my face is burnt, I fell asleep in the sun so only one side of my face got it. I wasn't too thrilled taking any pictures of myself after that happened!
The view of the ocean from one of the dining rooms
Waiting for one of the shows to start...
Getting off the ferry that took us to mainland Mexico
Hmm so here is this picture again...well I'll just leave it.
This was a show the last night of the cruise...I think it was called the goodbye show or something like that. Onstage are a bunch of the cruise workers who were all so nice!
Some of the crew at the goodbye show...
Our last dinner (so sad, I miss those dinners) We took a picture with our waiter, who was very sweet and did a fantastic job serving us!
We all wore the same shade of blue so we had to get a picture together (that's me, Michelle, Holly and Raelene)
And last, Jason climbing the rock wall on the ship. He went so fast I could barely get any pictures. I feel like we didn't really get enough pictures on our cruise. We weren't very good picture takers. It's hard because you are so busy doing different activities. Oh well...hopefully this won't be our last cruise!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
A Few More Pictures
The first time in his new toy. As you can see, his legs still don't quite reach the floor and he isn't liking the toy so much yet. He just looks so cute and little in it.
Bathtime Fun!
In the first 2 pictures he is gearin' up for bathtime! He knows it's time and is moving his legs and arms like crazy with excitement.
He always makes the funniest face when he first hits the water.
Then he starts having fun!
He wants to know why daddy is taking pictures of him during bathtime.
He always makes the funniest face when he first hits the water.
Then he starts having fun!
He wants to know why daddy is taking pictures of him during bathtime.Yay for Pictures of Chase!
So here they are a week later. Hey it could have taken longer. I could be napping right now while Chase naps...or cleaning. But instead, I am putting you readers first today!
Here he is with his huge smile and chubby cheeks
Whenever i put him in his swing, he just stares up at his animals and keeps on smiling at them. Those animals have a magical effect on him.
Just hanging out with those chubby cheeks.
A momentous occasion for two reasons: This is one of the only times he has actualy taken a pacifier, and it's one of the first times he is finally gripping his toys! By the way, this was taken weeks ago before the cruise. He is now a seasoned pro at gripping and picking up toys.
I just like this face.
Here he is with his huge smile and chubby cheeks
Whenever i put him in his swing, he just stares up at his animals and keeps on smiling at them. Those animals have a magical effect on him.
Just hanging out with those chubby cheeks.
A momentous occasion for two reasons: This is one of the only times he has actualy taken a pacifier, and it's one of the first times he is finally gripping his toys! By the way, this was taken weeks ago before the cruise. He is now a seasoned pro at gripping and picking up toys.
I just like this face.Sunday, February 24, 2008
Maybe Our Future House?
So I know I still haven't posted those pictures. I forgot to mention on our wonderful cruise that the company provided a gift to each couple: a new camera! Which was perfect since we have been wishing and hoping for a new camera and were about to go buy a new one ourselves. The one we got is a really nice, expensive one. And I still need to download the software on our computer and that's what's been holding me up. I suppose I could do it now but of course, I am exhausted. So here are some pictures you can look at in the meantime. It's a house Jason and I are eyeing. We still have yet to put our house back on the market but are planning to within the next 2 weeks. It's funny becuase both houses on each side of us are for sale right now. I want to get ours up soon because I'm hoping it will help ours sell and bring more people to see it. Here is the outside:
It's a cool house. The floorplan is different than most houses. On the first floor there is a living room or office and a bathroom. The second floor has the laundry room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a huge bonus room over the garage. The third floor has the kitchen, dining room, great room, master bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
Here's the kitchen, it is huge! Lots of cabinets, double ovens (one of my dreams) and some of the thickest granite counters I've ever seen. On the wall behind the desk, there is an intercom system and video monitor so you can see who is at the door and buzz them up.
The great room. It has floor to ceiling windows which I love! The house is up on the mountain so it has the most spectacular views of the valley. I love the view, I could probably stare out the window all day.
Oh, and did I mention this house has an elevator? Of course, carrying groceries up 2 flights of stairs would be a great workout, but would get old real fast.
Anyway, there is of course no guarantee we will get this house since we still need to sell ours, but this one has already been on the market over 6 months and the price keeps dropping. We are still looking at other houses though so we might find one we like even better. But having an elevator and those views would be pretty awesome!
In other news, today was the first Sunday I took Chase to church since he's been born. I figured there was no point in taking him before because I would just be roaming the halls the entire time with a screaming baby but now that his crying fits are getting better, I decided to try it out. I really miss going. Going to our ward though is going to be a challenge. Our ward starts at 8:30! Chase doesn't even wake up till between 7:30 and 8 then has to eat which takes him 30 minutes. And I don't dare change his schedule, he is pretty set with it. And I don't really care to have him wake up any earlier! Anyway, we didn't make it to our 8:30 sacrament meeting today so we went to the next ward at 10:30. It was better that way because no one in that ward knows us so if Chase did start freaking out, I wouldn't be so embarrassed. He was perfect though until about 11:10 he lost it because he was hungry. And I didn't pack a bottle because he's been eating every 4 hours and I thought for sure he would make it through sacrament meeting. So we had to leave a little early and I learned to always pack a bottle no matter what. I think he is going through a growth spurt, lately he always wants to eat. Next week we will have to be at our own ward, it is our turn in the library. I am going to have to wake him up, and you know what happens when you wake a sleeping baby...it's not a pretty sight!
It's a cool house. The floorplan is different than most houses. On the first floor there is a living room or office and a bathroom. The second floor has the laundry room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a huge bonus room over the garage. The third floor has the kitchen, dining room, great room, master bedroom and 2 bathrooms.
Here's the kitchen, it is huge! Lots of cabinets, double ovens (one of my dreams) and some of the thickest granite counters I've ever seen. On the wall behind the desk, there is an intercom system and video monitor so you can see who is at the door and buzz them up.
The great room. It has floor to ceiling windows which I love! The house is up on the mountain so it has the most spectacular views of the valley. I love the view, I could probably stare out the window all day.Oh, and did I mention this house has an elevator? Of course, carrying groceries up 2 flights of stairs would be a great workout, but would get old real fast.
Anyway, there is of course no guarantee we will get this house since we still need to sell ours, but this one has already been on the market over 6 months and the price keeps dropping. We are still looking at other houses though so we might find one we like even better. But having an elevator and those views would be pretty awesome!
In other news, today was the first Sunday I took Chase to church since he's been born. I figured there was no point in taking him before because I would just be roaming the halls the entire time with a screaming baby but now that his crying fits are getting better, I decided to try it out. I really miss going. Going to our ward though is going to be a challenge. Our ward starts at 8:30! Chase doesn't even wake up till between 7:30 and 8 then has to eat which takes him 30 minutes. And I don't dare change his schedule, he is pretty set with it. And I don't really care to have him wake up any earlier! Anyway, we didn't make it to our 8:30 sacrament meeting today so we went to the next ward at 10:30. It was better that way because no one in that ward knows us so if Chase did start freaking out, I wouldn't be so embarrassed. He was perfect though until about 11:10 he lost it because he was hungry. And I didn't pack a bottle because he's been eating every 4 hours and I thought for sure he would make it through sacrament meeting. So we had to leave a little early and I learned to always pack a bottle no matter what. I think he is going through a growth spurt, lately he always wants to eat. Next week we will have to be at our own ward, it is our turn in the library. I am going to have to wake him up, and you know what happens when you wake a sleeping baby...it's not a pretty sight!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Back from the Cruise
So our cruise is over and done. I am kind of relieved, I was so stressed and sad to leave Chase, but now that I am home, I am ready for another break! He has been such a stinker since I've been home, waking up multiple times during the night, not taking naps at all, and having fits of crying lasting 2 or more hours. This week has been much better. I decided I am going to start forcing him to nap, whether he naps in his swing, carseat, on my shoulder, or in his actual crib, I don't care, just as long as he sleeps! He is so much happier when he gets his naps. I've also been giving him gripe water to help with his colic. So for anyone with colicky babies out there, before you resort to medicine, try this first! The gripe water is made with herbs and spices that are known to relieve stomach pain, such as cinnamon bark, grapefruit seed extract, cardamom, fennel, ginger, etc. I've tried one called Baby Bliss Gripe Water from Walgreens in the baby section and I've also used ColicEase from the website http://www.colicease.com/. So far it seems to be working fairly well-Chase is letting loose lots of foul smelling gas that he wasn't before! And he hasn't been nearly as fussy. So as long as that's working I am not going to resort to medicine, called Levsin, it's an antispasmodic medicine for muscles. I just don't feel that great giving medicine to such a young baby. Medicine always has side effects. I am glad he's doing better and has been in a better mood, this week anyway. I've been able to read to him more and play with him. He is starting to play more and more with this toys, he has started picking them up and staring at them. I can't believe he is almost 3 months! He has also started to anticipate events based on certain cues. He knows it's time to eat as soon as I put on his bib or cover him up with his burpcloth. He starts to kick his legs excitedly and makes grunting noises and starts to open his mouth waiting for the bottle. But if I don't put that bottle in his mouth quick enough he gets really mad and starts screaming. He also has started to anticipate bath time. This kid will be screaming his head off but as soon as I lay him on his bath towel on the floor in the bathroom and turn the water on, he immediately stops crying and starts kicking his legs and waving his arms. He absolutely LOVES bath time! He loves to splash the water around with his legs. He gets mad when I take him out. I told Jason we need to get one of those cheap above ground pool for the summer so he can be in the water all day long.
About Our Cruise:
We got to Fort Lauderdale on Wed. Feb. 6th. We weren't getting on the ship until the next day so we stayed at the Hilton that is right on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. About 20 people from Prosper (Jason's work) and their wives were also on the cruise so we were one big group! We all had dinner that night as a group at this yummy restaurant called Casablanca. I wish there were good restaurants like that in Utah. The next day we woke up early and met at around 9 to go to the Everglades National Park to ride airboats and see crocodiles. We saw 4 or 5 crocs, some swam right up to the boat. Then we got to hold a baby crocodile and watch a crocodile show (a guy that dragged a crocodile by the tail, opened his jaw, stuck his hand in the croc's mouth, etc.) After that it was time to head to the ship! It was huge and had a rock climbing wall, a very small movie theater, an arcade, 3 pools, a spa, a fitness center, a shopping area (which turned out to be pretty lame), some game rooms, an ice skating rink, a basketball court, mini golf course, inline skating path, and that's a bout it. We were on the ship Thursday night and all day Friday, just hanging out, enjoying the warm sun by the pool most of the day Friday. We also went to an ice dancing show, ate at Johnny Rockets for lunch and met in the fancy dining room for dinner. Dinners were so fun. We could order as many appetizers, entrees and desserts as we wanted. We docked at Cozumel, Mexico on Saturday morning. We met as a group again and went to the mainland of Mexico to this resort called Xel-Ha (I can't even remember if that's how you spell it, but close enough). They had all kinds of stuff to do, like scuba diving, cliff jumping, tubing, swimming with the dolphins (which I'm sad we didn't do), and 3 different restaurants to eat at. It was all inclusive so you could eat as much food as you wanted and do whatever you wanted. We were pretty much there all day and only had like 20 minutes back on Cozumel to shop before we had to be back on the ship. That night we went to karoake where quite a few people from Jason's work performed and were quite entertaining! The next day we were on the ship all day again heading back to Ft. Lauderdale. I went to the spa and had a facial, which was fantastic! It got kind of boring that day, we had already done pretty much everything on the ship. So I took a nice long nap before dinner, since I hadn't slept much at all the trip and it was my one chance to catch up on some good sleep. Then Monday we came home, it was a long travel day! We had to go to our friend's house that night (our friends Josh and Raelene were on the cruise with us and her mom was kind enough to offer to watch Chase since she was already watching their son as well, and she did a great job!) to pick up Chase and pack all his stuff up. I was so glad to get to bed that night! I will post pictures tomorrow night of our trip and of Chase. I am too tired to download them and post them tonight. So check back soon!
About Our Cruise:
We got to Fort Lauderdale on Wed. Feb. 6th. We weren't getting on the ship until the next day so we stayed at the Hilton that is right on Ft. Lauderdale Beach. About 20 people from Prosper (Jason's work) and their wives were also on the cruise so we were one big group! We all had dinner that night as a group at this yummy restaurant called Casablanca. I wish there were good restaurants like that in Utah. The next day we woke up early and met at around 9 to go to the Everglades National Park to ride airboats and see crocodiles. We saw 4 or 5 crocs, some swam right up to the boat. Then we got to hold a baby crocodile and watch a crocodile show (a guy that dragged a crocodile by the tail, opened his jaw, stuck his hand in the croc's mouth, etc.) After that it was time to head to the ship! It was huge and had a rock climbing wall, a very small movie theater, an arcade, 3 pools, a spa, a fitness center, a shopping area (which turned out to be pretty lame), some game rooms, an ice skating rink, a basketball court, mini golf course, inline skating path, and that's a bout it. We were on the ship Thursday night and all day Friday, just hanging out, enjoying the warm sun by the pool most of the day Friday. We also went to an ice dancing show, ate at Johnny Rockets for lunch and met in the fancy dining room for dinner. Dinners were so fun. We could order as many appetizers, entrees and desserts as we wanted. We docked at Cozumel, Mexico on Saturday morning. We met as a group again and went to the mainland of Mexico to this resort called Xel-Ha (I can't even remember if that's how you spell it, but close enough). They had all kinds of stuff to do, like scuba diving, cliff jumping, tubing, swimming with the dolphins (which I'm sad we didn't do), and 3 different restaurants to eat at. It was all inclusive so you could eat as much food as you wanted and do whatever you wanted. We were pretty much there all day and only had like 20 minutes back on Cozumel to shop before we had to be back on the ship. That night we went to karoake where quite a few people from Jason's work performed and were quite entertaining! The next day we were on the ship all day again heading back to Ft. Lauderdale. I went to the spa and had a facial, which was fantastic! It got kind of boring that day, we had already done pretty much everything on the ship. So I took a nice long nap before dinner, since I hadn't slept much at all the trip and it was my one chance to catch up on some good sleep. Then Monday we came home, it was a long travel day! We had to go to our friend's house that night (our friends Josh and Raelene were on the cruise with us and her mom was kind enough to offer to watch Chase since she was already watching their son as well, and she did a great job!) to pick up Chase and pack all his stuff up. I was so glad to get to bed that night! I will post pictures tomorrow night of our trip and of Chase. I am too tired to download them and post them tonight. So check back soon!
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