Saturday Morning Sprinkler Fun

A few weeks back I had to go to Phoenix for some training for work. It just happened to be on a Friday, so we stayed almost all day Saturday as well. Saturday morning Chase and Maeley were running around in the PJ's with cousin Parker who had spent the night. While running around the backyard, the sprinklers came on. And of course, Maeley had to run in the sprinklers in her pajamas. What a funny kid. Chase followed his big sister eventually and got wet as well. These are just some funny pictures of them from that morning.

Just try to not smile. See... you couldn't do it.

Chase

This week I finally got Chase into his new doctor for his 1 year checkup.

His current stats:

weight: 22lbs 8oz (25-50th percentile)

height: 30.5" (50-75th percentile)

head circumference: 45 (5th percentile)

Health wise he is doing really well. I'm actually surprised at how well he listens. He understands a lot of what you tell/ask of him. The doctor did give me a goal to have him completely off the bottle and pacifer by his next appointment which is at 15 months. So far he is doing fine without his bottle. I give him whole milk now at eating times instead of before his naps and bedtime. The pacifier is going to be tough, but I would really love if he stopped taking it before the baby is born (only 2 more months!).

Here are some of his pictures from 12months.

Isn't he so handsome?

The Great Bathroom Remodel

This was a project that while living in my parents basement we had wanted to do the entire time we were there. We finally got started right about the time I graduated. Then it wasn't too much longer before I got the job offer that moved us here to Tucson, so many a late night was spent trying to get as much done before we moved. My dad ended up having to finish the tile in the closet, the mirror, toilet, some of the vanity and all the towel racks and shower curtain. In the end it turned out really nice and we enjoy using it when we come up to visit. Enjoy the slideshow (a little long but shows most of the progress really well)

New car

We got a new car, well not new but new to us. It's a 2005 Ford Expedition. We sold our Kia Sorento a few weeks ago because there was not enough room for a third car seat in the back seat. We won't be out growing this anytime soon.

Maeley had a blast car shopping and is happy with this one.

Thank you Derek! I love my new car, not as much as I love you though!

My baking buddy

Maeley has been my baking buddy since she could sit up. I would sit her on the counter next to the mixer and she would watch me add each ingredient. She still loves it and has become such a big helper. This time after adding the flour she thought it was time for the dough to be mixed. Flour went everywhere because when she turned it on she put it on a high speed.

The next couple pictures are of Maeley washing her play dishes. She had so much fun.