Chase is Two!

Chase turned 2 on March 11th and I took a picture of the birthday boy when he woke up. He was so happy that I was following him around singing Happy Birthday.



I made this train cake for the kids for Chase's party. I thought it was going to be real easy, but each piece of the train had to be decorated and then pieced together like little cupcakes and it was a little difficult working with the molds. I only had a couple of hours to throw it together so I guess it turned out alright, but Chase thought it was exciting so that's all that matters!



Some cute pictures of Chase at his birthday party and also Chase and his cousins after their Easter egg hunt. We had one for them because they won't get to be together for Easter...

Vacation

We decided to take a trip before the new baby arrives and so we used some of our air miles to fly to Laguna Beach, California. The weather was SO nice and it was horrible coming back to the snow! Chase loved finally being able to be outdoors so much and it was a good break for all of us. Looking at this picture makes me think I need to move...

Chase and I at the San Diego Temple. Well, I thought Brian was taking a picture of me and Chase, but obviously the Temple took over the shot.

We weren't able to check into the hotel yet, and Chase was still in his warm Utah clothes. I couldn't keep him out of the sand and water though...

I think I need to move to Laguna Beach because Chase loves it there!

Chase and I looking at the elephants. Chase was pretty out of it, he just woke up from a nap.

Here are some pics of Chase at the San Diego Zoo.

Chase and Dad getting ready to build a sand castle. I don't think an actual castle was ever made because Chase kept kicking everything over.

Chase usually had a handful of sand in one hand so he could throw it and it was pretty cute, but it wasn't so much fun when he threw the sand at my caramel apple that I got at Rocky Mountain Chocolate...:(

ummmm...cutest frog ever!

Chase had just fallen into the snow face first and didn't know whether to start crying or laughing. He started to cry but then burst into laughter and wouldn't stop.

Chase and his cousin Jeffrey both showed up on Superbowl Sunday wearing matching hoodies! Aren't they the cutest buddies.

When Chase saw that his Dad was wearing a hat, he got his out and was very excited to wear his too.

Chase and his cousin Jeffrey playing on the seats at Red Robin. They have the best time together when there are no toys around to share. All they need is some running space.

A few pictures of Chase with his cute, messy, post-nap hair

Chase having a fun time with Grandpa and Chase having a not so fun time with Grandpa

The funny thing about this photo is the spray bottle Chase put on the back of his bike. Every time he gets his hands on the bottle he runs around the apartment soaking everything with water. He had just put the bottle on his bike and hopped on to get ready to start spraying and I caught him.

Chase was playing with his train and layed the monkey down and told me he was sleeping. He then ran to his room and got a blanket so the monkey would be warm. Chase has a thing for blankets and he will usually remind me to grab one before we leave the house. This makes sense for the wintertime, but I don't know what will happen in the summer...He used to only like one certain blankie, but now he loves his whole collection.

It's a boy!

I told Chase that mom has his baby brother in her belly, and now he points to his own belly and says 'baby'. I think I confused him...