New idea....

This post really has nothing to do with "The littlest Colgur."

This is maybe where I should indicate that at times this blog of mine will be erratic ramblings...
Funny, that being said....That is EXACTLY me!
Most times I do say something without thinking, and if often has me blushing, but really....aren't we living in a glorious country that allows us to be free with our thoughts?? Yay Canada!!! But I guess it still leaves for others feelings to be hurt....even unintentional.

30 things about Chase

3 years old = 30 things about Chase.

1. Chase starts every day with boundless energy.
2. Chase has a sensitive heart, and easily his feelings get hurt.
3. His laugh is contagious, and is one of my favorite things to hear.
4. Since I can remember Chase has loved the water, never feared it.
5. The first phrase Chase ever said was "I love you." ~Directly from the book "Snuggle Puppy"
6. Chase knew all of his colours by the time he was 22 months.
7. Although some days are tough being a mom, there is nothing I have EVER enjoyed more. I think it's because I have such a great kid.
8. Chase's favorite colour has been orange for ever!
9. He has always been a good sleeper...He started sleeping through the night when he was 1 month old.
10.When Chase is frustrated with us, (his parents) he calls us by our first names.
11. Chase once ran out in to the road and was almost hit by three different vehicles...To date, scariest day of my life.
12. Chase tells me he talks with angels, and said he has two... both ladies.
13. Hates vegetables, expect for corn on the cob, and broccoli sometimes.
14. Chase started walking when he was 9.5 months old.
15. Chase has love of books, will immediately stop what he is doing to be read to.
16. Ever since Chase started eating solid foods he has HATED potatoes...This still continues in every form...Mashed, Hasbrowns, French Fries, and potato chips!
17. Chase weighed 7lbs 14oz when he was born, and consistently remained in the 75th-90th percentile at every check-up!
18. Chase hates to wear slippers and housecoats.
19. Chase loves to be tickled.
20. Chase calls tobogganing "Snow Boating."
21. Chase is passionate, whether it be anger or happiness!
22. Chase knows almost all there is to know about "Thomas the Train."
23. Chase was potty trained 1 month before his third birthday.
24. When Chase is really excited, his eyes sparkle.
25. Although Chase doesn't get to see his little cousins all they time, (Brennan, Sadie, Clea, & Makayla) he talks about them all the time..and tells me he misses them.
26. Chase has a big heart.
27. Chase adores his Dad.
28. Chase thinks babies are really great. He practically climbs in to random strollers to get a closer look.
29. Chase has a little red birthmark on the side of his nose.
30. Because of Chase, he makes the world I live in... a wonderful place!

For my Mother-in-Law...

Because none of Chase's grandparents live in the same town as us, it seems as though the importance of video is much more apparent.Pictures are wonderful, but sometimes you just need to see it... as though you were there, and because that isn't always possible...Here is my fearless little man....

~Chase @ 3 years & 3 months old~

Hmmm....

***I am writing a really quick little post just to say that the adds that are now on my blog aren't my picking. So, if anything on there is something that you don't agree with, please know it isn't my choice. (to have it is, but not the content.)***

Anyhow, enough said....Today is January 15, 2010 and it was quite a fun day. Ian has been laid off for three and a half months, but is going back to work for a month. So to end the week, we started off the day by taking Chase to public skating...It is a chore seen as how I am re-learning myself!!! Then this afternoon Ian took Chase to the pool and met up with Dustin and Harlan. I took pictures.
Chase just loves the water! He is going to love Maui!!
Anyway...once again...I have to go. It's late for me...and I am tired!!
~Coral

Experimenting...

My dear friend Brandy has started a blog herself this year...
It is all about cooking dinners, and a bit of humor on family life...I have set up a link at the right hand side of my blog for those of you interested...or just plain needing dinner inspiration!

As you might also notice there is now an "add" thing on my site. (If anyone ever checks this anymore) I am trying out something new, and just thought I would see how it all works.

I really haven't been on this blog much in the last little while, or better yet, long while...But Brandy has given me back my enthusiasm...So...lets try this again shall we!?!?

So here's to a new start....

Crazy...I know...

Pictures taken Dec.2009

~Chase's letter from SANTA!!~

It has been ages....

And I think I will be shocked to find out anyone checks this still...
(except maybe Shannon...)

Life has changed a lot since I wrote last...
Chase has stopped napping... about 8 months ago (2.5 years old) was potty trained about a month before his third birthday, been going to pre-school since September, and is still a VERY active little boy!!

Chase still loves the water, and thinks he can swim unassisted (leaving me a little unnerved.) He went off the diving board (life jacket on & Dad catching him) on his 3rd birthday...
We had his party @ the Aquatic centre, and it was a lot of fun. Chase is still really big into trains (on-going for quite some time now.)
He also has a big interest in babies, and I pretty much have to peel him out of strangers strollers! He is really quite friendly, and is loving making his new friends @ pre-school. I can hardly believe it myself, but Chase has a friend there named "Coral." She is a sweet tiny little thing, and they hang out every day they are there.
The pictures up above are of the first two days of artwork that Chase made at pre-school.
~Coral