5month comparison

I get so many different opinions on who Chase looks like. Some people say he looks just like Regen, some people say he looks just like Claire. Here is a snapshot of each kid at 5 months. What do you think?

Regen 5months


Claire 5Months


Chase 5 Months

Is it really winter?

Don't get me wrong, I am NOT complaining. We have been able to get outside and play/ride bikes and even catch frogs more times than I can count this January. It feels like spring is already here. We have been keeping busy as usual with lots of fun getting out, playing with friends, ballet, and school. I got Claire signed up for PRE-SCHOOL, and it is almost time to sign up Chase for Toddler group next year. Where has the time gone?

Here is what we have been up to this January. I should have more pictures of us playing outside, but it isn't THAT warm! :)

A trip to the Aquarium


Nemo and Dory face painting


Chase liked to check out the fish too


The touch pools are the girls favorite


The aquarium was unusually empty the day we went, so we got to watch the divers for a long time. Here she took a picture of the girls, and was showing it to them. They thought that was great.



Playing the Wii




Claire in Gymnastics - she is getting much better, and is really learning to follow directions. They practiced their whole routine last week in Ballet and she did the whole thing. I may be convinced to sign her up for the recital this year. It is just too darn cute. Regen will be starting ballet/tap next week.


Chase playing in his exersaucer

Happy 2010

Really?!?! 2010?!?! I feel like Y2K wasn't that long ago!

We wish everyone a happy and healthy new decade.


Celebrating the new year with some party poppers and pop-its!

Christmas Catch-up

It seems like every year Christmas just gets more and more busy, and this year it was down-right insane. I know it is mostly self-induced since there are so many fun things to do, and we just want to pack them all in. I am hoping next year will be a little calmer, at least I am hoping I am not in a zombie-like state from a baby that is not sleeping the greatest.

Christmas does get more and more fun however. The girls were SO excited for Santa, and it is pretty neat to see things through their eyes.

Here are some photo's of our Christmas activities.


Santa Train with the gang









Decorating Gingerbread Houses with Stacey, Kelsey, Susie and Abi








Making Cookies for Santa





Parker's First Birthday (Christmas Eve)












Christmas Eve











Putting the Cookies out for Santa and the Carrots for the Reindeer


Claire sleeping with Santa with her Santa hat on (she wore that santa hat every day from the time we unpacked it from the box)


Christmas Morning









Christmas Night















Two Days after Christmas-finally playing with the toys (the day after Christmas we headed up to Anacortes to celebrate with my aunts, uncles, and cousins. We have no photographic record of this event, however.)




Chase's first nap in his crib




Phew....