Monday, March 11, 2013

Chase - 1 1/2 Years Old


Chase,

You are definitely giving us a run for our money these days. On the cusp of all kinds of language skills, but not quite fashioning enough words we can understand, you wine a lot to try and get your way. This is common at this stage, but I'm sorry to say, this - along with you having an older brother - often distracts us from focusing on your other qualities that are so special.  Like ...

...Your beautiful humming of children's songs in their entirety.
...Your enthusiasm after accomplishing a new skill.
...Your playfulness.
... How you experience comfort from family, friends and food.
... How you walk Daniel into his class and head right for circle time, sit down and join in as if the class day ahead was meant for you.
... You have the confidence to try anything your big brother does.
... You can already assemble train tracks by yourself.
... You will run after Dad and Daniel - always just a step behind - and join in their games that you don't fully understand, but love every minute of it.
... You reach for our hands to pray at dinner.
... You are beautifully made in the image of God.

Just wanted to take a moment to share with you what a gift you are.

Love you, cute stuff.
Mommy

Friday, January 25, 2013

Maho Bay

In the fresh, ocean air, headed to St. John.
The ocean view from a pavilion at Maho Bay Camps, where we stayed.
Home, sweet home.
  
One of the boys' favorite pass-times other than the beach: collecting hermit crabs.
A little history with a hike to the nearby remains of an old sugar cane plantation.
Daniel wasn't shy about the ocean, or the camera.
 
Some days were a little too much fun in the sun for Chase.
No fear about our new friends, the iguanas.
Favorite beach snack was definitely the hot dog, followed by smoothies.
No one could get enough of silly, Auntie Jen.
Thanks, Pop Pop, for a memorable trip to St. John.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Daniel's First Invention

Daniel made an invention yesterday to automatically close the baby gate. The day before making this invention one of his younger friends fell down a few stairs while at our house.

He came up with the idea and made it all on his own.

You can see a video of his invention in action.

Friday, December 28, 2012

Christmas in Photos

 Merry Christmas, Buddy!
Christmas Eve Stockings.
 Away in a manger ... now time to open gifts.
 Another mark on the ruler.
 A little quiet time before the festivities continue at Andrew and Beth's.
 Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!