Redecorating Rambling.....

Patrick and I are currently in the process of redecorating our living room. We are painting the walls brown. I've got a little thing for chocolate brown right now(as you can tell from my blog wallpaper). So after one failed paint color we think we've found the right one. It's been giving me a headache, It's a pretty big commitment to paint such a dark color. My inspiration comes from Better Homes and Gardens October 2008 article Triple Play pages 37-40 in case you get the mag. Once we have the furniture back in the room I'll give an update. I just hope it turns out like I want it too.

Chase is 6 months!

Chase was 16 lb 15.8 oz and 27.5in. at his 6 month checkup on Monday. As you can see from the pic still plenty of drool but no teeth yet! He was my best sleeper until last night. He had the nerve to wake me up 4 times! He usually sleeps 6 to 7 hours with a feeding at 4 or 5am. We'll see what happens tonight. Hopefully it was just a reaction to his shots from Monday. He started to sit up by himself at 5 months 3 weeks it was like it had happened overnight. One day he was all floppy the next his back straight as a board.

Cereal and Water Heaters

Saturday I decided to give Chase cereal for the first time. He seemed to like it. Next it's fruits and veggies!

We have had problems with our water heater, so Patrick decided it was time to replace it. It went in without a problem. We ended up putting in a 50 gallon tank instead of the 40 gallon we had. Our neighbor suggested we upgrade to be prepared for a house full of teenagers! I have such a handy husband!

When the adults are away the kids will play.

Patrick and I were actually home when the following pictures were taken. Patrick was probably getting his facebook fix and I was in the kitchen doing something....Usually if no ones crying we don't worry. I'm not sure who the mastermind was. Nathan evidently was the photographer. Robyn if you see these pics of Derek don't worry he didn't get hurt. He was actually the bravest jumping from the top down about 15 steps! Onto all the cushions from my couches of course. Aileena jumped halfway down. And Ella even tried it out. Jarrett wasn't in any of the pics, I think he might be the one behind it all.

Chase is 5 months!

Chase is rolling all over he doesn't stay on his back for long!

He is still drooling constantly!He laughs and smiles all day long.

He really likes his feet.He sleeps most of the night and "talks" alot He is just the cutest!

CSI SEATTLE

The suspects in disguise

The evidence

The crime scene

The look of guilt?
There was some other things that got smeared. Ella's hair being one of them.

I've washed it 4 times, hopefully it will be back to normal by Sunday. I really don't want my child to be the only one in nursery with greasy, stringy hair.

Hangin' with Daddy

Patrick finally returned home from a long weekend in sunny warm Palm Springs. It was a "marketing" trip But somehow lots of golfing was involved. The kids are all so happy to have him back to tell them funny bedtime stories. They don't mind too much when he goes out of town, Its the only time ever that they get to take turns sleeping in his spot!