Drawing of Baylor

I think Brody is very artistic. He has never taken any classes or lessons. He's just a natural. He's the same way with music, especially piano and guitar. I took piano lessons for 7 years and he plays 100% better then me even though he can't read a note. He plays by ear and is awesome.

I thought I would post a picture of a drawing he did the other day. He did this in a matter of minutes and on the back of a scratch sheet of paper. He doesn't think it's a big deal and says anyone can do it...yeah right! I personally think it's amazing and know for a fact I could never do anything like this. Heck, I can't even make a circle look like a circle.

Christmas Eve

It's Christmas Eve! I think (hope) we are ready for the big day. We've done everything to prepare...



Baylor submitted his wish list. He was pretty naughty this year, but I think Santa will take into consideration that he is a terrible two.











We've hung the stockings all in a row, just like we are suppose to.











The cookies are out for Santa...and yes, there is a cookie under there.













And finally, the tree has been decorated and is ready to be stuffed with presents.







I think that covers it. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

Recent Pictures

Until recently my internet wasn't working for about a month, but now thanks to my superman husband it is fixed, so I can post some pictures. I personally like looking at peoples pictures better then reading, but I'm also really lazy and I figure there maybe somone else out there who likes pictures too so here are some pics of what we've been up to for the last month or so...



We are getting ready for Christmas. Baylor found us the perfect Christmas tree, while Chase is extreemly mad I made him dress like Santa.
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This is at Margo's ugly Christmas sweeter party (if you can't tell). Thanks for the fun time girls.
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Baylor and Chase are already such great buds. Baylor loves reading books to Chase before bed. Apparently Chase has a question about the story in this picture.
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Brodys fun family came to visit us for Thanksviging. We think they are great and loved having them here to celebrate the holiday with us.
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Chase's blessing day.
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This is my Chase getting as cute and as big as can be.
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Me and my boys dressing up for the last buckeye games of the season. We are excited the buckeyes are in a bowl game against Texas. I usually would cheer for Texas because that is where my heart is, but since my money is going to Ohio State I'm cheering for them for financial reasons.
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I'm back

I know there are hundreds of people out there that check my blog daily and have been sorely disappointed due to my lack of updating. To all of you I am sorry. So, wipe your tears and get ready because you are going to get an overload on this update.

I'll start with what's new with Chase. Since Halloween Chase has become a chunky monkey. He has started getting fat rolls everywhere. I knew it was inevitable. I have milk that is formulated to create sumo wrestler babies. So, besides getting fat, he's also getting really cute. He is so happy and smiling all the time now. He even has a cute little giggle he does if I'm acting stupid enough he'll humor me and do. He was also recently blessed. We blessed him at home while Brodys family was here for Thanksgiving. It was very nice.

Now for my Baylor man. This kid has a lot of energy. I would think because he has so much energy he releases all day he would need to rest more, but he doesn't. He recently decided he doesn't want to take naps anymore. I was kinda bummed at 1st because I like having alittle time during the day without him running wild around me, but it actually is still good because we now have quite time and he'll just look at books in his room for 30-45 mins, and I can have him do that the same time Chase is napping. He has also started a class at the rec. center for toddlers and really enjoys it. We is in a play group once a week and it has been fun for him. We have some really great friends and neighbors he loves to see and play with. He is talking really well now and I think getting pretty smart. The only thing is he doesn't know colors. He knows way more advanced stuff, but for some reason can't grasp the concept of colors. Has anyone else had that problem? Anyways, he's such a fun loving boy. Brody's family came in town for Thanksgiving and just adored him because he is so fun to be around.

Now, as for me I have been really busy. I quit my nanny job when Chase was born and I don't think I realized how busy I would be just staying at home during the day. I mean seriously how much more laundry can I do? So, between laundry, cleaning, cooking, grocery shopping, running kids around, playing with and teaching Baylor, getting ready for the holidays,feeding the baby, and of course changing diapers I don't feel like I have any extra time. I think staying at home is harder then going to work. I know it seems like it should be opposite but for me it's not. Although, I have been busy I have found time to do a new hobby and that is digital scrap booking. It is so fun and, I know several people would disagree, but I think 100 x's better then regular scrap booking. I mostly love how it's not messy. I have enough to clean the way it is. I have also started running again. I would like to train for a 1/2 marathon. Let me know if anyone else is interested because I could use a running partner. For now I have dusted off my treadmill to run on, but I would love to run outside when it's not freezing or snowing.

As for Brody, he is doing great. He's has finals this week and will hopefully do well on them. We are so excited that he has almost 4 weeks off of school for his Christmas break. So, he'll have a lot of time to hang out with and play with his sons. We are staying in Ohio for Christmas, but do plan of taking a road trip maybe to Cincinnati or somewhere not to far during his time off. Any suggestions? Well, if I don't get back around to blogging before Christmas, then I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and enjoys the holidays.

What's Beggars Night?

So apparently we missed the memo when we moved to Ohio about Beggars Night. If Halloween falls on a Friday, and you live in Dublin then you go trick or treating between 6-8 on Thursday, October 30th. It's weird because if you live in Columbus or a different suburb you can go on Halloween or at a different time. I don't know why but that's the way it is, and everyone sticks to these rules. We had absolutely no trick or treaters on Halloween. Like I said we missed the memo, so we actually went out on Halloween. I could tell people who saw us were thinking...What is wrong with those foolish parents? Who do they think they are dressing their children up on Halloween and going trick or treating? We were apparently out of their minds. So, a special thanks to our friends who let us trick or treat at their house even though we were pretty much criminals for not following the city rules and trick or treating on the wrong night. Here are a couple pictures of my boys on Halloween...not Beggars Night. What can I say, we are such rebels.

Chase's Newborn Pics

I can't believe it's been almost 3 weeks. Chase is such a sweet baby. He has already brought so much joy to our lives. We are all adjusting well to the change of having a newborn. Baylor has become a great big brother. He adores Chase. He talks about him all the time and is always checking on him and seeing what he is doing. Baylor tries to help alot, but unfortunately usually causes more harm then help by either shoving pasifiers in Chase's mouth or pushing his swing off its hinges. I am so happy and proud to have these cute, sweet boys.

We recently got Chase's newborn pictures done. Kim took them when Chase was 9 days old. I hope you enjoying looking at our bundle of joy as much as we do.

Chase video

Chase is Born!

Baby Chase was born yesterday afternoon, Thursday, October 2nd. He weighed 8lbs 2oz and was 21 inches. We are all doing great. We'll be home tomorrow morning. Here are a couple pictures and a video of our new addition.

It's baby time

So at my last doctors appointment I told my doctor I was ready and wantig to be induced. I'm just done being pregnant and have not progressed in the last 3 weeks. I got a call from my doctors office today and I'm going in tomorrow morning to have this baby. My mom gets in town Friday morning, so thanks to neighbors and friends that are helping watch Baylor until my mom gets here. Wish me luck!

Baylor 2 year old pics

My cute little man turned 2 and that means it's time for his yearly pictures. My friend Kim Rehl took the pictures and did a beautiful job. Thanks again!

Baylor 2 year old pics

Baylor and Baily

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Labor Day and Birthday

We had a fun packed Labor Day weekend. We got a hotel room in Sandusky at the Great Wolf Lodge. I would absolutely suggest it to anyone with kids. The rooms are huge with 2 double beds and a sleeper sofa. They have an indoor water park included with the room and your little and big kids (like Brody) would love it. We also went to Port Clinton which is on Lake Erie, from there we took a jet boat to Put-in-Bay, which is a cute little island with shops, food, parks, and beaches. While there you rent golf carts to cruise around on. We finished the weekend by celebrating Baylor's 2nd birthday. Here are some pictures.

The fam enjoying the water park. Baylor and Brody enjoyed it a little more, due to that fact that I am hugely prego.

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This is Baylor catching his breath in between water slides. Brody tried to get Baylor to go on all these big water slides. He was apparently trying to make him a manly man that is not afraid of any type of water slide. I had to remind him that Baylor wasn't even 2 and would have plenty of opportunity to become an adventurous water slider.

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Us pulling up to Put-in-Bay Island on the Jet Express.

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Baylor and I pretend driving our golf cart. I'm not too sure who would make the better driver.

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Happy 2nd birthday Baylor. We love you!

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The Name

Well, I'm not sure how official this makes it, but our new baby has, what we think will be his name on his bedroom wall. We have been very indecisive about picking the name so, I just went ahead and got the letters to the name that I think I like best, and told myself I would see how it looked and felt. So far, I'm liking it. Baylor and Chase...does it sound good to you? Sounds like trouble waiting to happen to me. Bring it on boys.

Cars, cars, cars

These pictures speak for themselves. My little Baylor and absolutely obsessed with cars, and when I say obsessed that is not an understatement. He is not content unless he has cars flooding out of his hands and arms. If a car falls from his grip he begins to panic, because he knows if he tries to pick it up the ripple effect of more cars falling would be disastrous. I have been trying to think of what to get him for his birthday and know he would be completely satisfied if I spent $5 on a pack of cars. So, I will for sure be getting him that and we'll see what else I can come up with.

Recent Events

Well, not a ton has happened since my last posts, but I do have a couple of recent events to share.

We had Brody's brother and sister in law come visit. We had a great time with Derek and Breanne. We always love having family visit.

While Derek and Breanne were here we took our first trip to Zoombezi Bay. We had a great time especially because the awesome Gabrielsen's let us use their passes, so we didn't have to pay an arm and leg to get in. Thanks again! (Please do not be afraid of Brody's hairy chest in the picture...it will not harm you)

Brody took and passed his dental boards...which doesn't mean anything to a lot of people, but really rocks to me. He has also started working in the clinic on patients and really seems to enjoy it.

I have about 7 weeks left until the baby is due. I'm doing great, but I'll be honest I'm tired all the time. It seems like he will be here soon and I am not ready at all.

We have really enjoyed the summer. I do wish I was not working, and was around more because we have such great neighbors, but it's okay. We have had pretty nice weather almost all summer.

Baylor is growing up. He's turning 2 in about 1 1/2 weeks. I know people always say time flies, but my goodness it really does when you have a 2 year old and it seems like just yesterday he was a newborn. He is still great and cute as can be.

Oh, Sundays

Oh, Sundays. What can I say. We love Sundays especially when church is at 9 or 11, and before we had a toddler. Right now we have church at 1:00 and it is nearly impossible. I have officially decided that if you have kids who take afternoon naps that church should be optional if it's at 1:00. This Sunday Baylor took a nap after church. He was so exhausted and just crashed on the floor.





This Sunday I also took my 1st and probably last pregnancy picture. I have been avoiding the camera at all costs, but decided I probably should have at least one of the sexy, belly pose pictures. I know I look like I'm due tomorrow, but I still have over 2 months. It is so fun being huge. Woohoo!




Finally, if you want to see a little clip of Baylor dancing with his friend Ethan you can go to the Gardner's to check out their dance-a-thon.

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New Picts and Video

Hey friends and family! I finally got a new camera. Here is a recent video and pictures from the spray park and around the house. We are all doing great. Baylor is awesome and just getting ready to be a big brother. He apparently learned this week at nursery how to take things and say, "mine", which is something I'm sure a big brother would do. So, I'm pretty excited to go through that stage with him. There's always something.