More pictures...

Here are a few pictures over the last little while that I really like...

Laughing video! ~Chase & Daddy ~ Aug.07

So, for all you "Facebook" addicts, I have already posted this adorable video on there, but because I love it so much, I had to put it on here too! I have to apologize for the darkness of the video, but when cute moments happen...You can't always be prepared! So, you just pick up the camera and shoot! ~Coral

August 24th-26th /07

~The boys on the go~ Landon is Chasing Chase--------->

This past weekend we went to Cranbrook. It was a very quick trip as we didn't get to Cranbrook until about 10:30-11:00pm on Friday! Then a couple of us (Cori, Landon, Rhiannon, Emily, Chase, & myself) went to Rotary Park for a play date! Emily is such a busy little girl, she was off running about, swinging on swings, climbing monkey bars, and just plain exploring.... Rhiannon was on her feet quite a bit!!! (Cori & I were marveling @ what life will be like...say...next year!!) It was so nice to see all of you, and to meet little Landon!! Here are a couple pictures.~Coral

Rhiannon & Emily

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Cori & Landon

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What's been going on?

Well in the last little while there hasn't been too much going on, really... Friday night was probably the most exciting. I was on my way to bed when I heard sirens. I looked out my bedroom window and saw probably 4 or 5 police cars going flying by my house and then shut off their sirens (this was @ 11:00pm) Then came another one, followed by another two or three!! Well, this is obviously something big!! Ian went down the stairs and outside to check and see what was going on...It was very close to the house, as all the lights were on, and you could see that! Anyhow, after Ian came back in he came up the stairs to tell me what he found out (here comes the fire truck) And that was... A kid stole a car, was on a high speed chase through the town (did he not realize this town is full of hills...) ratbagged the car so bad it almost started on fire, apparently that is when he jumped out and started jumping my neighbors fences...Really couldn't have known where he was going!! So that was my Friday night excitement! Saturday, I went and cut my hair all off...Today, nothing yet....Just awaiting Chase's nap to be over!

Hope this finds you all well!
~Coral

P.S. I forgot to mention...As most of you know, there is a crazy forest fire over here, and they have evacuated a few homes, near the Waneta Border...(where Ian worked last year) Anyhow here's a picture of what the sky has been looking like at night...(Well, the picture above is actually in the afternoon, but the two below are in the evening.) I think the sun looks so beautiful! Also it has been raining ash...I swept it up, and mind you some of this pile is leaves and needles from the trees, but about 70% of it is ash from the fires!!

He is Brilliant!!!

Smiles....

So today I was talking to Christine on the phone telling her how good Chase is at walking hanging on to only one hand or one finger. She told me that she had heard that if babies are doing that, if you give them something to hold in their hand, that they would normally hold on to you with, that it somehow balances them, and they feel confident enough to try on their own...Well I was SO excited to try...GUESS WHAT??!??!?!

Chase did it! He took three steps, and then fell in to me, then we tried again...and he went four steps, fell in to me, and them four steps again....then he fell on his bum and clapped for himself! I cheered!! He was soooo excited and proud of himself, and of course so was I!!

So today he is four days shy of being ten months old...and he's "toddeling" about!!! (Sort of...) I mean he'll walk hanging on to stuff, unless I set him up to walk a couple steps to me...Than he does that too. How very exciting!!!

~Coral

Also, I really need to thank all of you wonderful girls...I was feeling so, SO awful about Chase's falls. I felt extreme guilt...all of your stories, and comments made me feel so much better. I know that their will probably be much worse (here's to hoping not though) and certainly more to come...I guess it's just part of growing and becoming independent...However I would still rather he learn in a padded room!! ;)

What a wonderful long weekend!

This weekend started off quite nice.... After Ian was off work on Friday, we packed up and headed for the beach...(Like that is unusual these days)

We met up with Jess and Dana and headed out on the boat. It was really beautiful and we had a lot of fun. Chase loves the motion of the boat. He has little cat naps on the lake! After we got home from the beach, Chase took another tumble! Poor little guy....His nose is so banged up!! My heart aches whenever I look at his little face!

Saturday, we headed over to Castlegar and checked out stuff at Rona (as we are going to gut our upstairs bathroom, hopefully soon.) Saturday night, we all went to Christine, Ryan, & Mattaya's house for a delicious BBQ! Kristi & Luke were in town, so it was nice to have a little visit with them as well!! (In this picture it goes: Sadie~Coral~Chase~Kristi~Christine~Mattaya~Kime)

Sunday afternoon Ian, Chase, Kita, and myself headed back out to the beach. We were meeting up with Jess, Dana, Daryl, Shona, Riley, Dylan, & Hali...It was so nice in the sun. We picked up one of those "floating crabs" for Chase....He loves it!!! I'll post a picture of what I mean later...Then last night (Sunday night) we went out to Jess & Dana's for dinner (which was absolutely delicious!! YUM) but before we went out there I have to tell you what Chase did!! I took the gate down that is at the bottom of the stairs, and I blocked my hands around him (in case he were to stumble or fall) and he climbed both flights of stairs to Ian at the top!! Before this, he had only ever climbed one step!! I was so amazed once again with his obvious brilliance!! ;)

Today we finished off this fun-filled weekend out in Proctor. Ian and I took Chase & Kita to one of the beaches out there. I think this year might be one to be remembered in...that I actually might end up with a tan ....(One that everyone else notices as a tan that is!! ) Anyway, here is the picture of the crab! Chase seems to think this is pretty cool! ~Coral

Swimming....

Just another day at the beach....

Ch Ch Ch Chino....

Shane sent me these pics of Chino, I gotta say...he looks like a big 'ol suck to me! Can't wait to meet ya buddy!

~Coral

Crumby lesson to learn...

So tonight for Sadie's birthday we packed a picnic and headed down to Lakeside Park for dinner. It was a nice time...

~Happy Birthday Sadie!!!~

Then we come home, and I am getting Chase ready for a bath...I have him strapped down on his change table (and his changed table is screwed into the dresser which it sits on) Listen up all Mom & Dad's out there, this is where it gets nasty! I walked out of Chase's room for a second to put his towel in the bathroom, and all of the sudden I hear a loud "thud." My poor baby has hit the floor and he is screaming! He managed to get himself out of the strap.
I feel sick about it, and after trying desperately to calm him down (and failed) I had to pass him to Ian...I then left the room and cried hysterically (I scared my parents half to death when I phoned them to tell them what had happened.) Chase is ok now, and sleeping although I am not sure I will tonight....However tomorrow I am sure he will have quite a shiner as it was swelling even with the ice we had on it earlier!
As sad as I am that this has happened...I hope it helps anyone & everyone else to remember...Don't even leave them for a second....Even when they are belted in and secure, because the are magicians!
~Coral :(

Beachin' it....

We have been enjoying so many beautiful days at the beach so far this summer. Like most babies, Chase has no fear of anything...He'll crawl straight to the water, when holding Ian's hand walks right in to the water up to his chest! He's crazy...I prefer the water that has a temperture gauge!! Chase loves the water, from pools, to the lake, to baths & hot tubs!!

~Coral

Chase's 9 month appt. (eleven days after)

So yesterday (July.25th/07) when we went for Chase's apt. He again got a clean bill of health! He did lose weight this time which really shocked me...(As I am always carrying him!!) However, with all the moving this little guy does, and the heat...He doesn't always eat as much as he during the day time! He is fabulous!!!
Today (July.26th/07) Chase cut his second tooth! Yay! It has been rapid fire of all the new things he has been doing lately! Wow!!!
Hope this finds you all well!
~Much love,
Coral

Chase meets Uncle Shane...

Today Shane was driving through on his way to Kelowna, and stopped for a few hours to meet Chase and try and figure out the crazy roads here! Small town, but still confusing at first! Anyhow, Chase warmed up to Shane in seconds...Here's a couple pictures of their first meeting! It was so good to see you again Shane!

~Coral

9 Months and 10 days old....

My little man took his first step today...Totally on his own. At first we were sitting outside enjoying the weather...Chase crawled over to me and pushed off of my leg to stand himself up (he stood totally on his own for about 20-30 seconds) I was cheering like mad, and then it happened...He took a step towards me!!! He hasn't done it again since, but he has stood himself up a couple more times and then let go to stand by himself! He is simply amazing!

~Coral

Looking for huckleberries...

More from today...

Today we took a drive way up the mountain to see if the huckleberries were ready yet. They aren't, but here's a couple pictures of the beautiful area anyway!

~Coral

And some more funny faces...

Chase is pretty classic for making faces...I'm not sure why...but it really has been this way since day one! Here's a few more for you all to have a chuckle! Cute lil guy!~Coral

I can't believe I forgot to mention how on July.12/07 Chase had his first haircut. His hair is still so fine right now, I really was hoping to thicken it up...or at very least give the appearance (it's too late for his dad though..hee hee) Today (July.19th) Chase also crawled his way to the stairs and managed to pull himself up the first step...Yep, we went and got the baby gates now!! It just seems that everything happened so fast. He went from only being able to roll around, to crawling, to pulling himself up on EVERYTHING, and now walks only holding on to one hand!! I suppose the grey hairs are going to really start coming in now!! I wonder...Do you think people who have children earlier on in life have more grey hairs?? Hmmm....

~Coral