Big boy eater

Ryan sat at his booster chair with us for dinner and actually ate everything that mommy & daddy did!! It was so awesome. We all eat together most every night, but Ryan usually eats something different - chicken fingers, fish sticks, etc. But tonight we all ate together and ate the same thing - oven roasted potatoes, carrots, and chicken cooked in Italian dressing. He had a smaller portion of all three and was so cute & grown up sitting there using his fork to feed himself just like a big boy. Don't know if he's really grown up over night or if it's mental since he's two now, but all of a sudden he's not a baby anymore. Still not sure how I feel about that - sad and happy all at once!

Pumpkins!

Ryan had a great time at Burt's pumpkin farm with Grandma & Grandpa one day last week. Sounded like a good trip: lots of pumpkin pictures, a hayride, pumpkin bread, a new pumpkin cup, lunch at El Rios. Hopefully Coleson and I can make it to a fall festival/ farm of some sorts with Ryan, but if not, we'll be able to experience pumpkin season through these pictures! Thanks Grandpa & Grandma!

Suzzette & Chris

Clay, Suzzette, & Jo-Ann

the Chase clan

us!

Last weekend we drove up to DC with Sarah and Maxim for Suzzette & Chris's wedding. It was a long drive, but a beautiful wedding! Everything was awesome and they looked so happy. It was also great to see the extended Chase family for the second weekend in a row! Best wishes to the newest newlyweds!

Tyler & Jennifer!

sneaking in some beach time while in Destin!

Jennifer's bachelorette party

all us kids

my babies!

we's so cute

um... not so cute :)

Congratulations Tyler and Jennifer!! We enjoyed a nice trip to the beach, a wonderful week of fun, a beautiful wedding, and perfect weather! We love you both and wish you lots of love & happiness!

Two years old!

Ryan had his two year checkup this morning. He is doing great, strong and healthy! He is 35.5" tall - 83 percentile. And 29lbs which puts him in the 62 percentile. He has 16 teeth, only 4 to go - his two year molars although they aren't even erupting yet (they may not come in until as late as three). I guess that's all for the exciting stats. :)

Catch Air!

Auntie Sarah & I took the boys to Catch Air this morning to play and celebrate Ryan's birthday. The place was so amazing and we had a wonderful time. There were so many things for little ones to do and since it was all designed for them, it was safe and unstressful for the adults too! We loved it!!

Birthday Dinner!

Hard to believe that Ryan turns two tomorrow!! We began the celebration last night with a cookout with some family and friends. Ryan really enjoyed playing with his friends and eating hotdogs & cake!


Ryan with Grandpa, Grandma, Pop-Pop, and Nana


Sarah & Maxim, Amy & Ryan, Tara & Madeleine


with Auntie Sarah & cousin Maxim


Cole & Dax

Peek-a-boo

Not sure how this started, but one of Ryan's new favorite games is peek-a-boo with his sippy cup. He gets a kick out of hiding behind it, or when it's a little emptier he peers at you through the clear top half. Great fun indeed!

~~Corn Maize~~

A couple of weeks ago Aunt Lolly & Uncle Brian came home for the weekend. We had a great time visiting with them, seeing some wedding photos, and hanging out at the corn maize! Ryan did really well at the maize. He led the way for us and had very strong opinions on which way to go when we came to the forks. We also enjoyed a jumping pillow and playing on the little tractors.

Happy Fall!

New Orleans!

We took a family vacation to New Orleans for a few days in late August. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the city. Highlights include:

*Stopping at the USS Alabama on the drive down

*French Quarter, Jackson's Square, and beignets at Cafe du Monde

*Walking the riverwalk, seeing boats!

*Riding the St Charles Streetcar & eating pecan waffles

*The insectarium

*City Park

Even with Ryan, we had a great time. There is plenty to do with children and hopefully we can make it back again someday soon. We ran out of time with all sorts of fun stuff still to do!