Time Is Flying By!

It's hard to believe that Chase is almost 6 months old and I haven't posted anything in a month! Chase is growing quickly and is turning into my little chunky monkey:) He has his 6 month checkup next week and I am curious to see how much he has grown. He loves his bottles and loves his food! He is eating cereal, fruits, and veggies and so far has only turned down peas...which I don't blame him for. He is a very happy, laid back little guy. He started rolling over last week, mostly from his belly to his back, and is so happy when he does it. He just grins from ear to ear:) He is still doing great at school and his teachers said he loves having "conversations" with the other children and with them. He recently battled his first two ear infections, but last week was given the all clear. Let's hope he's not following in Wyatt's footsteps!

Wyatt has officially given up his pacifier! Last week he mailed them all to the "Paci Ferry" for some special presents. When we asked him what he thought she would bring he said an orange excavator...so she brought one for his last paci. He was so excited! He continues to be a good big brother to Chase. I think he went through some delayed jealousy though and was really pushing the limits with us but has been getting better lately. He's exerting his independence:) Chase loves watching Wyatt play and smiles and laughs when Wyatt interacts with him. It's so cute.

Wyatt and Chase had a sleepover at GG and Grandpa's house on Saturday night and Chase took his first trip to the zoo. GG said he just chilled and looked around and Wyatt enjoyed seeing all of the animals. I think the highlight of his trip though was seeing the scooping tractors in the giraffe exhibit:) He's such a boy!

We have been enjoying the Spring weather we've been having and it has been so nice to get outside to play and take evening walks as a family. Let's hope this beautiful weather continues!

Wyatt scooping pasta and popcorn

So happy!

My little man:)

Chase and Camilla (2 months younger)

Nice form!

Giving hugs:)

We finally got his name up...

...and found some decals to decorate the wall of the nursery

Snow!

The snow has been beautiful but I'm now officially ready for Spring! Wyatt has enjoyed getting out in the snow to play and help me shovel the driveway. I've had a few snow days so we've been able to spend a few extra days together:) Unfortunately Wyatt has to have minor surgery on Tuesday so see what is going on with his ear. He had tubes put in a year ago and since then his left ear has been great but he's had constant drainage and infections in his right ear. I think he's been on ear drops more than he's been off them this past year. So the doctor decided he wanted to put Wyatt under, remove the tube, and get a really good look at what is going on. So that is what we have to look forward to on Tuesday!

Chase came down with his first illness last weekend, getting pink eye and an ear infection. He is currently on antibiotics and eye drops, along with his Zantac still. We could start a mini-pharmacy here! He continues to be happy through it all, but is just not sleeping quite as well at night right now. Hopefully this gets better soon!

Wyatt and his friend Claire at their Valentine's party

Sugar high!

Chase testing out the ExerSaucer for the first time

Beautiful snow!

Mosley is loving it!

Playing golf in the snow

Helping me shovel the driveway

He was a big help:)

Chase testing out the highchair

Making pizza on a snow day...spreading the sauce

...now it's time for the cheese!

My little man:)

Busy Times

Things here have been busy with me being back to work so I haven't had as much time to post. It's hard to believe that Chase is now 4 months old! He is developing his own little personality...he is a very happy little guy, he loves to "talk" to anyone who talks to him, he continues to flash his little smirk often , and is proving to be a little flirt at school. He loves his teachers and is doing really well at school. We had his 4 month checkup last week and he weighed in at 16 pounds, 2 ounces (80th percentile) and was 26.25 inches long (92nd percentile). Everything looked good:) He also started on rice cereal last week and so far is loving it!

Wyatt is also doing well. He is a great big brother and can't wait for Chase to get bigger so he can play with him. Wyatt has become so independent and loves to help me out around the house. He helps me do laundry and enjoys "dunking" the clothes in the washing machine. He also has his own little dust pan and broom and likes to clean up the crumbs off the floor after he eats. We are continuing to work on potty training but he is not that interested in it. Right now he is wearing his big boy underware over his pull-ups...a guess it's a step in the right direction:) Last weekend he started gymnastics class on Saturday mornings at The Little Gym and absolutely loved it! It is nice to have some special Wyatt/Mommy time.

Everyone is doing well here and we are enjoying the snow!

Chase's first time eating cereal

Happy boy

Wyatt and Matt drawing together

Tummy time

What is this thing on my head?!

My little chunky monkey:)

Wyatt helping daddy clean out the fireplace

Big jump!

My little artist

Wyatt and Grace watching Mickey Mouse

2010!

We hope everyone is having a great start to their new year! Things here are good. Chase is growing and changing so quickly and is developing his own little personality now. He loves to coo and make noises and "talk" to anyone who talks to him. He smiles a lot and has his trademark little smirk:) Also, he is starting to laugh which I love. So far he is doing well at school and I have officially gone back to work. I had an easy week though last week with a delay on Tuesday and snow days on Thursday and Friday. It's nice easing myself back into work:) As of right now Chase has been sleeping well at night (I probably just jinxed myself!). On Saturday morning he slept until 7:45 which was so nice! He is a happy and easy going baby...especially now that we have gotten his reflux under control. Wyatt continues to be a great big brother. He still loves to give Chase hugs and kisses and always talks about what they will do together when Chase gets bigger. It's pretty cute:) We spent the long weekend over New Years down at Norris Lake with Nana, Papa, and Evan. Wyatt and Evan had a great time playing together! We all had a nice relaxing but cold weekend! It's been a nice start to 2010.

The view of the lake from the deck

Matt and Wyatt roasting marshmallows

Wyatt and Evan making cookies with Nana

My John Deere boys

Ready for bed:)

Chase's trademark smirk

Being a doctor like Aunt Ellen

Taking a motorcycle ride in the snow

Trying to find the airplane he heard

Shaving cream!

Painting a canvas

Check out my hands!