Merry Christmas

We spent Christmas this year with Joel's side of the family. It was a lot of fun. I, of course, missed my family. But, that is the bitter sweetness of living so far away from everyone.

We had a blast. Two days were spent skiing and one was spent unwrapping and playing with toys. It really was a great Christmas. Joel spoiled me with a gift card for a massage, some cozy socks, and a printer. Chase got a lot of presents form everyone except Joel and I. Our present is coming later this year in the form of a backyard, play area, outdoor toys. I have a feeling he will use it a ton. ;) On the subject of skiing. I had a lot of fun...but man I need to get over the whole fear. Or maybe I just need to go more than once every ten years. And yes, I nerded it up and wore a helmet. It kept my head warm!

The Reason for the Lack of Posts

Chase is walking. He has been for since late October. The thing is the little guy does not stop! He seriously just walks and walks and walks. Here is an adventure we took at the park/library. He didn't want anything to do with the swing set. Nope, he was content with picking up leaves and pine cones.

Other family news. I PASSED my professional engineering test. No more engineering tests for me (well at least no BIG tests). The PE is a pretty big deal and I'm truly proud of myself for sticking with it. I don't know if I will ever use it, but at least I know I got it. I think not being pregnant was pretty much my key to success.

First Birthday Pics

Chase is about to wake up. In fact I think I hear something now. So just pics this time.

The Craziness of Life

Happy FALL!

Isn't it amazing just how fast life can change on you? One minute you are high the next you are low and then another high comes.

I was told my last post was a little too down. I honestly didn't mean to sound down. I was just bored and stressed.

Since the last post a lot has been happening. I took my test. Joel was offered a couple of jobs. Chase started walking. Joel accepted and started work. And I just tried to keep up with things. We are very lucky/fortunate with how things turned out. It looks like we will be able to stay put for a little while longer.

Joel accepted a job with the Town of Dewey. Which means he has an extra 10 minutes to his commute and we can stay in our house. His first day was Monday. And tomorrow will be his first paid vacation...the joys of having a government job!!!

Chase is no longer crawling. He started standing up on his own (without any assistance from surrounding furniture) last week. Since then, I have seen him crawl twice. It is very strange to see such a small being walking around. I keep looking at him with pure amazement. Today we played "ball" or fetch. I would throw the ball, he would bring it back to me. It kept him amused for a good 10 minutes.

Well, that is all I got. Thankyou for all the thoughts and well wishes.

It's so quiet!

Warning: There is a lot of babbling below!

Today Joel took Chase down to Phoenix. He has done this a couple of times. Chase gets to hang out with his Numa and Joel goes out on the boat with his dad.

Today though it feels oddly quiet in the house. I guess I'm just use to having my little boy around. Strange how I have gone 28 years without a baby and 1 day by myself makes me lonely.

On several other notes. Joel was laid off (he got the we really don't want to lose you, but we don't have work speech). I have been cramming for the PE. A test which I HATE with a passion and will most likely be taking again (yes, I am that positive).

It is amazing how things happen. It wasn't too long ago that both Joel and I's companies were looking at hiring more people because they were swamped. Now we are both looking for work. I guess it just goes to show that you really can't plan life out. Like my mama always says "life is about the journey not the destination." But, I can't help wondering where our next destination will be.

Chase and I are enjoying Joel being home, though!

Chase and Avery

A lot of people have asked us how Avery (our cat) is doing with Chase. I think he is doing okay, but not great. You see, Chase literally likes to chew on Avery. And Avery does not like to be captured. Here is snap shot of what Chase and Avery do on a daily basis.




Chase looking all cute, getting ready to go in for the kill.

Avery just hanging out by the door.

Going in for the chase.

Chase thinks he has Avery, Avery has other plans. This usually results in a frustrate cry from Chase.

Going in for the bite.

Chase is rather proud that he actually "caught" Avery.

Going in for another mouthful of hair.

I'm not sure if you can tell or not, but Chase has Avery hair all over his mouth. I changed his diaper a couple of days later, it looked like an owl pellet.

Elko-Uncle Marc and ALL

We had fun with Marc, Chrissie and the kids. It is hard to believe that this was almost two months ago. We miss you.

I love you Marc!