Good thing about being crazy busy - having lots of wonderful blogging material.
Bad thing about being crazy busy - having no time to blog about it.
Here are some things that have been burning in my mind and I have to get them out before they get forgotten.
Brian as he is dropping me off at the airport in Alaska to fly home with Chase by myself.
"You know, I am really impressed with you taking all this stuff and Chase alone..."
(In my head I'm thinking heck yeah I'd like to see you try!)
"...But I'd be even more impressed if you just learned to take less stuff."
(Always, always a male.)
Brian's grandparents have aids come to their house to clean and prepare meals. Chase was staring at the black one, Joyce.
"Y'all need to get this boy around some black people so he knows what's up!"
(It's only funny because she said it!)
My Uncle had a car drive into his house. Seriously. This is a hodgepodge of several phone conversations.
Me: Someone drove into Larry's house, the office.
Brian: Oh no! Which wall? Not the one with the big deer head! Is the deer ok?
My dad: Why - the deer is already dead!
(Brian failed to ask about the people who ok, even though Larry was in the office at the time.)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Made With Love
I love ETSY. I could have my own ETSY page with everything our wonderful friends and family have made for Chase throughout the past year. Nothing says you are loved like a homemade present. I never knew I had so many crafty friends!
Thanks for these AWESOME blocks Katie! I have an idea for Elyse but it's on the back burner, tell her to keep cooking in there!
Sweet Kayla you know I'm a sucker for a good cross stitch, and I certainly love this one! Although Chase's voice is no longer soft and sweet but loud and demanding.
My cousin Lauren left me speechless at Chase's birthday, she made a special book just for him with pictures of all our family. Almost made me cry it was so thoughtful!
Here's a little sample, Brian's favorite page! Don't know how Ranger would like space...
Sorry this picture is sideways, too laxy to fix it. Our dear mommy-to-be Meagan made this for Chase by hand! She knows how crazy we are about Texas so she made sure to put "Born over Texas soil" for us. Can't wait to shower your little one with love!
I'm being out done! Never to fear! I'm making Chase a little stick horse for his birthday, even though he probably won't be using it for a few years I couldn't resist it.
Thanks for these AWESOME blocks Katie! I have an idea for Elyse but it's on the back burner, tell her to keep cooking in there!
Sweet Kayla you know I'm a sucker for a good cross stitch, and I certainly love this one! Although Chase's voice is no longer soft and sweet but loud and demanding.
My cousin Lauren left me speechless at Chase's birthday, she made a special book just for him with pictures of all our family. Almost made me cry it was so thoughtful!
Here's a little sample, Brian's favorite page! Don't know how Ranger would like space...
Sorry this picture is sideways, too laxy to fix it. Our dear mommy-to-be Meagan made this for Chase by hand! She knows how crazy we are about Texas so she made sure to put "Born over Texas soil" for us. Can't wait to shower your little one with love!
I'm being out done! Never to fear! I'm making Chase a little stick horse for his birthday, even though he probably won't be using it for a few years I couldn't resist it.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Playing Catch Up
Someone please tell me there is an easier way to upload a million pictures. Before I pull all my hair out. I give up.
HIKING FLATTOP - WITH A PREGGO, DOG, AND BABY
Everyone I'd like you to meet Kati, she wins the award for being the pregnant girl we all hate the most. She kicked our butts climbing up this thing and was so patient while Brian and I kept taking breaks because we couldn't breathe. Brian and I had climbed this monster that overlooks Anchorage before on our honeymoon but this time we did not make it all the way to the top, I was freaking out and kept seeing my two beloved boys falling down the side of the mountain. More on that later. Here's Kati and baby cruising along at 8 months.
Brian was wanting to be macho and climb just a little farther than I wanted him to. So he takes Chase "Just up this little part right here." Kati and I were taking photos from below when I see a scene from The Lion King play before my eyes, but instead of animals singing the circle of life there is a crazy woman screeching. Yes he is sacrificing my child over his head. "GETDOWNWITHMYBABYWHATAREYOUTHINKINGIMEANITNOWORELSETHATSMYBABY!"
HIKING FLATTOP - WITH A PREGGO, DOG, AND BABY
Everyone I'd like you to meet Kati, she wins the award for being the pregnant girl we all hate the most. She kicked our butts climbing up this thing and was so patient while Brian and I kept taking breaks because we couldn't breathe. Brian and I had climbed this monster that overlooks Anchorage before on our honeymoon but this time we did not make it all the way to the top, I was freaking out and kept seeing my two beloved boys falling down the side of the mountain. More on that later. Here's Kati and baby cruising along at 8 months.
Brian was wanting to be macho and climb just a little farther than I wanted him to. So he takes Chase "Just up this little part right here." Kati and I were taking photos from below when I see a scene from The Lion King play before my eyes, but instead of animals singing the circle of life there is a crazy woman screeching. Yes he is sacrificing my child over his head. "GETDOWNWITHMYBABYWHATAREYOUTHINKINGIMEANITNOWORELSETHATSMYBABY!"
Got to check out a local baseball game
I got this face a lot, let me out mom!
Chase and I went for lots of walks and I love little nooks like this, where the carpet looks like grass and you can hide away from the world. Loved all the wildflowers everywhere.
Not a bad place to swing, looking over the Pacific Ocean.
He loves the swing!!
Found out I LOVE Eskimos! Love their dancing, singing, community, crafts, beading, belief in God, love of animals and nature, etc. Love them.
Here's Kati and Chase playing at the awesome Anchorage Museum.
Getting ready for the best day we had, train ride and glacier cruise!
This little bitty tunnel is shared by cars and trains, obviously not at the same time. They take turns.
Nothing like a peaceful ride through the country with a sleeping baby. (in his train outfit mind you, always dressed for the occasion.)
One way we had a second story front row seat and almost 360 view, glad chase was awake for that, he had a blast.
Boat ride was BEAUTIFUL and COLD. Saw whales, otters, shrimp, seals, dahl sheep, and bald eagles - so cool!
I got this face a lot, let me out mom!
Chase and I went for lots of walks and I love little nooks like this, where the carpet looks like grass and you can hide away from the world. Loved all the wildflowers everywhere.
Not a bad place to swing, looking over the Pacific Ocean.
He loves the swing!!
Found out I LOVE Eskimos! Love their dancing, singing, community, crafts, beading, belief in God, love of animals and nature, etc. Love them.
Here's Kati and Chase playing at the awesome Anchorage Museum.
Getting ready for the best day we had, train ride and glacier cruise!
This little bitty tunnel is shared by cars and trains, obviously not at the same time. They take turns.
Nothing like a peaceful ride through the country with a sleeping baby. (in his train outfit mind you, always dressed for the occasion.)
One thing I love about Chase is that he is so curious and loves new things. Like big pieces of ice.
These trees were killed by salt water and petrified by salt water. These trees have been standing there since 1964, crazy huh?
North to Alaska
Day One: Well really day 3 but day 1 with our super ghetto rental car with cigarette burns on the front seat. Hey don't judge, have you even rented a car in July in Alaska? It was four times the amount of my plane ticket!
Chase and I got to spend lots of time together without Brian due to his crazy schedule but we found lots of fun things to do and got to see some of our good friends. We headed out to the zoo on one of the prettiest days.
This was our first moose sighting, followed by one on the highway, and one at the park. We wouldn't have left Alaska without seeing a moose.
Here's the moose in the park, can you see him? To my husbands dismay I was screaming "DON'T GO ANY CLOSER WITH THE BABY!" and to my horror he's holding Chase trying to run forward throwing his arm back "QUICK GIVE ME THE CAMERA!" I saw enough signs about angry moose and bears to know that we could get trampled or eaten. I went for a walk with Chase at this same park a few days earlier and told my friend that if she hadn't heard from me by that night to send out a search party because we were dead. Luckily that day I did not see animals but only bear droppings. They're huge.
Chase and I got to spend lots of time together without Brian due to his crazy schedule but we found lots of fun things to do and got to see some of our good friends. We headed out to the zoo on one of the prettiest days.
I love this one. He's my little buddy.
This was our first moose sighting, followed by one on the highway, and one at the park. We wouldn't have left Alaska without seeing a moose.
Here's the moose in the park, can you see him? To my husbands dismay I was screaming "DON'T GO ANY CLOSER WITH THE BABY!" and to my horror he's holding Chase trying to run forward throwing his arm back "QUICK GIVE ME THE CAMERA!" I saw enough signs about angry moose and bears to know that we could get trampled or eaten. I went for a walk with Chase at this same park a few days earlier and told my friend that if she hadn't heard from me by that night to send out a search party because we were dead. Luckily that day I did not see animals but only bear droppings. They're huge.
Excuse me, have we met?
Hello again world :)
Do you remember those moments when you realize people grow up?
For me, I have no set time when I feel like I went to sleep a kid and woke up an adult. (The day before I had Chase I went to bed feeling young and the next day suddenly woke up old and a mom.) But that's different.
Brian's sister got married this past weekend and started her nurse night shifts this week. Grown up.
My brother...well we're still waiting for that to happen.
My cousin Jennifer started driving this year. Growing up.
My cousin Dani made her high school dance team. Growing up.
My cousin Alyssa received a grant for undergrad research and plans to write a book. Grown up.
Chase got his first hair cut. Growing up.
It's no secret anymore that Brian wants to be an Air Force pilot. He has worked so hard for so many years to finally turn in his application package last month. He has earned hundreds of private flying hours and certifications and licences. He has studied and retaken tests with all kinds of acronyms it can make your head spin. He improved his score from a 12 (that's as bad as it sounds) to a 95 (fan-freakin-tastic). We have really high hopes for next year and have been so blessed with our AF career so far and can't wait to see what God has in store for us next year. When Brian will hopefully grow up and be a pilot.
Do you remember those moments when you realize people grow up?
For me, I have no set time when I feel like I went to sleep a kid and woke up an adult. (The day before I had Chase I went to bed feeling young and the next day suddenly woke up old and a mom.) But that's different.
Brian's sister got married this past weekend and started her nurse night shifts this week. Grown up.
My brother...well we're still waiting for that to happen.
My cousin Jennifer started driving this year. Growing up.
My cousin Dani made her high school dance team. Growing up.
My cousin Alyssa received a grant for undergrad research and plans to write a book. Grown up.
Chase got his first hair cut. Growing up.
I used to know this guy in college. He was cute but not a great student by any means. He used to wait till the night before a final to start studying. He used to use words like "gooder". (Good, gooder, goodest?) When I first met him his house had a pool table. He was first a college guy, second my man, and third ROTC cadet. Then something happened.
I'm not sure what. I think he grew up.
He started running an office. He started getting recognized. He started going to meetings that required special badges. He started using big words that I don't know how to spell. He goes on TDY's and comes back with "Superior Performer." He started talking about how to be a positive influence and mentor to his airmen. He's a member of a group that will focus on how to develop into great leaders. He's already a great leader.
It's no secret anymore that Brian wants to be an Air Force pilot. He has worked so hard for so many years to finally turn in his application package last month. He has earned hundreds of private flying hours and certifications and licences. He has studied and retaken tests with all kinds of acronyms it can make your head spin. He improved his score from a 12 (that's as bad as it sounds) to a 95 (fan-freakin-tastic). We have really high hopes for next year and have been so blessed with our AF career so far and can't wait to see what God has in store for us next year. When Brian will hopefully grow up and be a pilot.
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