Thanks to a certain aunt & uncle, Chase is ready to rock! (And misses playing with the "band" :) And yes, his microphone is a machine gun!! Enjoy!
1st buck of the season Chad helped a friend get. Chase was so excited to go see it, he wanted a picture with just himself as well. When we went to leave he said, "But Mommy...where is the meat? Don't we get to eat any?"
Chase & Parker...2 buddies...2 partners in crime
Chad & Chase together with a nice buck shot down by St. George...Chase was fine getting up early to go help daddy get the deer out.
Chase really did play with other cousins this week we were staying in St. George, but for some reason these 2 were always together! 2 hunting buddies that await the day it is officially their turn to hunt! Until then, they get to help their mommies hunt for clothes. :)
This was our first year going to the fair. The Elko County Fair is always Labor Day weekend, which is a 4 day weekend we usually take advantage of. So we took a little break from the fence project to go play with the local lowlifes. (I'm teasing but fairs usually do bring out the best people watching experiences....like high heels & jeans???) Chase has been talking a lot about ferris wheels lately...no clue why...so this was the 1st ride he wanted to go on.
There were tons of animals to see. This is our friend Courtney who actually bought a rabbit. And she was the softest thing I have ever felt.....pretty sure Bear would destroy her in about 2 seconds. A lot of people do 4H here so we saw our fill of horses, cows, chickens, goats, rabbits & sheep.
Who can resist the merry go round? We had no idea that the parent rode free so we ended up giving 1/2 our tickets to a lucky someone in the 1/4 mile line.
So normally they pack them in like sardines in this ride but the seat belt strap broke so Chase got to ride alone :)
My little preschooler! Chase was kind of excited for preschool until the actual day. He knew I was going to leave him and he was NOT okay with that...As he bawled & kicked & screamed as I left I told the teacher we just have to rip the bandaid off & I left crying myself the whole way to work. He is such a sensitive child, and being shy doesn't help matters. I know this is the best place for him to be right now and that being an only child-he needs social interaction. So I told myself if he cries everyday for a whole month then I will wait another year. Gratefully it only took him 1 week! By day 4 he was waving goodbye and talking all about his new preschool friends!!! Phew!
Chase smiling at his 1st homework project. I am so happy this school gives him little things to do or bring to his school. This has really helped him get excited to go back again and again and again. This is his "All About Me" poster. He placed all the stickers himself (if you can't tell in his name :) ) I'm sure in a few years he will not be smiling at doing homework but for now Thank You Cuddlebug teachers!
Why go anywhere else when this is in grandpa's backyard?? The kids had soo much fun sliding & climbing & playing. I couldn't pass it up...but was surprised how FAST you'd get going down it!
We don't get to see our Arizona cousins very often, so Chase loved playing with them! We have so many boy cousins that Chase always has a buddy! Chase loves his grandpa too...I just thought this was an adorable picture!
Chase loved holding Baby Rylee. She was fought over a lot actually...everyone wanted their turn at kissing those chubby little cheeks!!!
After an extra long weekend with mommy, Chase & daddy had their own father/son time up at the cabin. Every night Chase races outside when it starts to get dark to wish on the first star. He without fail wishes every night that he can go camping & fishing. So Chad being the great daddy he is, (and who wouldn't want to make a sweet little boys dreams & wishes come true?) took Chase up to the cabin. I'm so glad they atleast caught something...but they ended up with some pretty nice fish.
Summer has been fast & furious and needless to say: OVER. I actually really love fall so here's to perfect fall weather & pumpkin treats!!!
This has been a summer of backyard projects. This is the only one that is completed. But hopefully will be enjoyed for years to come!
4th of July took us to Lake Tahoe. What a beautiful place to be any time of year! We love it there, but we never have been for the 4th-so it was an easy excuse to meet my brother & his cute family from CA to celebrate our country's birthday!
Chase loves strawberries and nothings better than fresh fruit from CA! As you can see Chase couldn't get enough of them :)
Our lil' punkins enjoying time together which they never get near enough of....why is it so hard to get together???
This was our spot to watch the fireworks over the lake....
Chase riding his bike any chance he got....which means 25 trips to the bathroom per day
I love trees, and especially the humongous pines that surround Lake Tahoe....such a pretty campground.
We joked that the whole campground had festivities like a family reunion but this one was hilarious. They actually had a horse-shoe tournament where people(mostly men) were seriously contending for their name to be on the trophy. I'm not joking when I say people seriously go to this campground to compete in this tournament....oh yes, Ben & Chad had their go at the silver cup.
Of course Bear, our newest family addition had to make the trip as well....poor thing we're still brushing pine sap out of his hair. He is 10 months old already, but did very well and got lots of questions and compliments.
Our next adventure took us to the cabin with the Marrott side. I can't remember if Chase is waving or saying no more pictures. I was having camera issues again so when I finally get a new one I get a little excited. Nothing beats a cute boy ready to ride 4 wheelers.
Grandpa wanted to get the boat out and take it to Schofield fishing...Chase was more than ready to fish all day.....
Tyler's kids love to wrestle and Chase loves that he can wrestle with someone besides Daddy. He has a mean choke hold & have no doubts he takes after his dad on this one.
Pretending to drive...little did he know we were anchored down.
Only a few brave ones wanted to get in. It took your breath away for a second, but then felt really nice. Chase wanted back in the boat immediately, but Mitchell & Cole were the fun ones jumping off the boat with me.
