We Have a Smiler!

As of Wednesday (1/24) we have a smiling baby in our house. I tell you, all those sleepless nights are worth it when you see that goofy grin. He is absolutely precious!

He's just all-around a lot more interested in the world... he is showing more personality, making cute little noises and everything. And he gets physically stronger every single day. It's unbelievable to watch the transformation.

What a gift!

He'll Hate Us!

Just thought I'd share this photo we took of Chase in his Christmas-themed "pee-pee tee-pee." He's sure to hate us for this later!

Chase is 1 Month Old!

Chase had his 1-month appointment today and the boy is growing! He is now 9lbs 5oz (just 3 oz bigger than I was when I was born!) and 22" long. Pediatrician said he looks great! More photos (of weeks 3 & 4) are now posted on our Photo Album page, FYI.

As for us, Brian started teaching last week which he is very excited about. I go back to work February 12th... part-time for a couple weeks to ease my way back into it!

Hope all is well with everyone!

Happy New Year!

Chase's Grandma and Grandpa W (pictured here) came to visit for a couple days and got to babysit while Brian and I got out of the house to see "The Pursuit of Happyness." GREAT flick. It was really nice to get out, just the 2 of us.

Sidenote: "Pursuit" is the word that eliminated me from the spelling bee in 5th grade and ever since then I am never sure how to spell it. Persuit? No, it must be Pursuit. ANYWAY....

Yesterday our friends Todd & Toni stopped in from St. Louis. I think we figured out we hadn't seen them since our trip to Vegas together in 2004 so it was really nice to spend a little time with them again.

Just a few days before that Chase's Grandma & Grandpa K were here and Grandma was nice enough to stay up with Chase until 3am their last night here. It was nice to get a little sleep again, just the 2 of us! :)

We'd like to wish everyone a very happy and safe New Year. I'm sure we'll be up at the stroke of midnight trying to get Chase to sleep (seems to be our nightly ritual these days)! ;)

P.S. More Chase photos (of week 2) are posted on our photo page!

Chase's First Christmas

Well, Chase's first Christmas proved very profitable for him. At only one week old he was definitely the most popular gift recipient. Already spoiled rotten! ;)

Chase Photos Posted!

Chase photos now posted in our Photo Album!

Chase had his first doctor's appointment yesterday and everything looks great! It's hard to believe he'll be a week old tomorrow.

Sorry, not much more to report right now only because I have a screamer to attend to at the moment. I'll write more when I can!

Happy Holidays!!

Welcome to the World, Baby Boy!

Brian and I are proud to announce the arrival of our little bean! I went into labor at Brian's office Christmas party Friday night and Chase was born 12 hours later.

STATS!
First/Middle Name: Chase Alexander
Birth Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006
Birth Time: 8:06am
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Length: 20"

Click here for more information about our little bundle of joy!