No thanks mom!

Chase has LOVED his cereal bottles. Since he is over 5 months, we decided it was time to try feeding him with a spoon. I thought it wouldn't be too bad, I even used the banana rice cereal which he really likes. Things were looking OK after his first bite! He wasn't exactly sure why I was feeding him like this but he gave it a try! Then the 2nd bite came and his face started to scrunch up and turn red, but still gave it a try!

I clearly pushed it with trying a 3rd bite......

Then he continued to relive the whole crazy idea of eating with a spoon! If that face doesn't break your heart I don't know what would! Needless to say, I think we'll wait another week or so before I torture my little guy again!

Life is so much fun at the beach!

"Happy Feet"

So we've nicknamed Chase "Happy Feet" because his feet never stop! It is so cute. We were visiting some friends on Friday and they had this really cool jumper that we've been wanting to get for Chase, so we thought we should see what he would do if we put him in! The second his cute little feet felt the ground he started dancing all around with his little head bobbling all around. We couldn't get him to look at us he was so excited. He's the funnest little guy ever!

Covered Bridge

For those of you who haven't been back to New England there are covered bridges everywhere. They are so beautiful, I feel like I have stepped into a postcard. Here is our first official covered bridge picture! It was also built in the lucky year of 1982....the year I was born!

Blueberries anyone?

So one of the great things about living in New England is the abundance of berry picking! It was so much fun, and the berries are amazing. Nate was post call Tuesday so went berry picking with some friends. Chase even tried to help! Anytime his hands were near the leaves he would grab on so tight he would pull them off. He is so much fun. It doesn't matter how warm it is, or how much sun is shining, there are ALWAYS rain clouds somewhere in the sky! You just have to be ready at a moments notice to run for cover. I guess that's why it is so green!

This was a big day for Chase. We put him facing forward for the first time in his Baby Bjorn! He thought it was pretty cool, he sucked on the Bjorn the entire time.

Aren't they adorable? I love these boys so much! Even though Nate had just worked 30 hours straight with no sleep, he still wanted to hang out with his little pal! He rocks!

Anyone that knows Nate would guess that he picked A LOT of blueberries! If Chase wouldn't have gotten hungry, I think he would still be picking. So, needless to say we have blueberries coming out of out ears!

More fun with bugs!

This picture does not show the true size of the bug bite I have on my forehead! Oh, and it has continued to grow--it now covers the entire left side of my forehead. I have yet to be able to see these mystery bugs biting my face, maybe it is better that way!?

Birthday Fun!

My Girls!

These are my girls, my sisters and mom who I adore. I also have 6 sisters-on-laws, and a mother-in-law who I love just like my own sisters! (Sorry I don't have a pic with all of us!) Maybe I'm a little homesick today, or feeling a little extra sentimental, but I just wanted to tell all of "my girls" that I love you all and miss you like crazy!

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY NATE!!! I'm married to an old man!:) Just kidding! I have never met anyone who loves and enjoys life more than Nate! He is so busy right now as a Resident. They work him to near death and he still comes home with a smile and finds enough energy to mow the lawn, play with Chase, and work around the house! We love this guy and hope he has the birthday he deserves.....away from the hospital!

The lastest and greatest of Chase