Just sitting here with my Big Boy! He's watching a cartoon in a daze because he didn't take much of a nap today (1.5 hrs compared to the usual 3 hrs)! In less than a month Chase will be 2, it's SO hard to believe. I have lots planned so i'm hoping we make some great memories this Valentines Day :)

Found the cord!

Chase and I at his First Birthday Party!

I finally found the connection cord for our camera so I'll put a couple new pics up! We have been busy enjoying the pool and playing, playing, playing. Chase's Poppy has to leave for Alaska in less than a week so we are sad to see him leave...my Mom says that he is too popular and that they need some time alone so we are going to have a Smith Family Diner on Wednesday and head out for a camping adventure this Thursday. Should be interesting and hopefully we don't get rained out...

A YEAR?!

I can't believe I've been such a slacker...I don't even think that describes a year lapse in updates but, hey. I haven't been on here partially because I lost the cord that connects our camera to the computer and mostly because I've been enjoying my life too much to spend the time. It's on my list to find the cord or replace it so I will make it a goal to post some pictures for anybody who may be curious and for myself to look at in the future.

Everyone in this house is pretty happy I think. Chase is learning and excelling in all that he does! He's speaking quite a bit and even more active. At 15 months he's an aspiring zoologist, paleantologist, circus performer, chef, olympian, cat trainer, and People Magazine's Most Attractive Man Alive...I'll be happy whit whatever he chooses...

...Cole and I just celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary and are looking forward to the summer and year ahead! More to come, maybe:)

CAMPING!!

This is actually today (My Birthday!) after a swim in the pool :)

Cole and I last weekend at Bull Shoals

We spent last weekend camping for Tim's Birthday and Father's Day. We relaxed, we swam and played and we ate like crazy. It was wonderful! And yes, in this pic Cole is wearing a Big Dog shirt that says, "I'm The Big Dog Daddy" on the back. What a sport!:)

Nathan "babysitting" Chase

Today is my 26th birthday. I woke up in a state of terror, shocked by the shear horror of being in my LATE 20s. I'm better now though. (Cole is singing a song he wrote titled, "Stromboli." It's about salad dressing and saran wrap... i'm laughing so hard I cannot concentrate, ok) All of the birthday wishes made me smile and when Cole came home with cards and gifts and loaded us in the car to go pick out golf clubs I was SO happy! My goal is to learn a little about the game and be able to impress him with my natural golf skills...my first lesson is next Wednesday so look out!

Pops just HAD to see Chasie in his bee hat, Chase was happy to oblige.

"Dad, love your chihuahua and your Nancy Pants!"

It was a sad day today. As 'ol Pops D. was boarding a flight for Alaska I was preparing for my first day back to work. :( It was tough leaving Fat Toady behind and I missed him ALL day but AT LEAST the first time is over and we both made it through unharmed so hopefully it will be easier next time.

Oh yeah! Yesterday was Mother's Day!! It was wonderful! All I wanted to do was hold Chase all day and eat junk food... and that's exactly what we did (most of the day) :) I'm looking forward to my wedding Anniversary this weekend, nothing major planned but maybe Cole will surprise me (now I have to make sure he reads this). I'll let you know if there happens to be anything to tell...

I'm back!

Have you ever seen anything more adorable than this?

If there are really people out there reading this blog than I'm sure you are anxious for some new material... So... here's an update: Chase is doing GREAT, he went in for a Dr. checkup last week and we were not surprised to learn that he already weighs 14lbs and is 23 1/4'' long. A big beautiful boy! All day i'm seeing smiles and listening to the sweet sounds of baby talk and there is no better feeling than rocking a baby to sleep.

Now I know that Chase is a great name, Cole and I both love it, but it just seems like we call him everything but. Here area few of the many outrageous things we call our son: "Looney Tuney," "Boobadooba," "Mr. Peebody," "Fat Toad," and oh, I could go on but dinner is almost ready and sorry, and it's my fav (pizza):)

Easter Weekend!

Grandpa T-Bone trying to controll the wild beast, no, not really, he's only yawning.

The one and only time he'll wear his jacket, hey Rooster!

Mommy & Chase

Our family had a beautiful weekend. The Daddy went fishing on Saturday and came home happy and smelly, two signs of success. The weather was gorgeous so the Mommy went to her parents and set up shop around a lounger in the sun, perfect. Between Grandma, the dogs, the birds, and every other sound on the farm the Baby was stimulated and in great spirits. Victory

On Easter Sunday I attempted a dinner party. My Mom and Dad, Tim and Ellen, Z and Grammy came over and I won't say it went off without a hitch but it WAS fun. We're so lucky to have so much family just a phone call away (and willing to let me practice my hostess skills on, scary)! The Easter Bunnies brought Chase rattles, and toys and Grandma Ellen even found a pair of "big boy" swim trunks... I think we're all ready for summer!!!