One Month Update

Well we did it! Chase turned one month old on Monday and is now over 10lbs!!! He is doing well, growing fast, and capturing our hearts every day. Chase met lots of family this past week including his Great Grandma Pauline, Great Aunt Kathie & Uncle Kim, Auntie Leah, and more! He also went on his first road trip with Gramma Cheryl & Mom which ended in an overnight stay at Harris Ranch due to a road closure at 7pm that made it impossible for us to get home (needless to say Mommy meltdown but we survived)! We survived Daddy being gone 6 days to Kentucky and are very glad to have him back home with us again! We can't wait to see what month #2 has in store...we will post Halloween pictures next week!

Lots of love!

Pumpkin Patch Trip

Well, Chase went on his first pumpkin patch adventure on Saturday with Mommy, Daddy, Auntie Darcy, Uncle Josh, and Liam! We had a great afternoon at Borchard Farms outside of Salinas and came home with a pumpkin for everyone! Chase slept through most of the trip, but we captured photos anyways and he also got to eat to the sounds of a live band! He is growing so quickly and changing every day. He has himself on his own little schedule and likes to eat about every 3 hours. Mommy and Daddy are trying to catch sleep when they can - but Mommy isn't very good at napping during the day! Enjoy the pictures!

Quick Update

Well, we found ourselves at the Doctor's office on Friday and we are happy to report that Chase is now weighing 9lbs 4oz and is now 22" long! We have a growing boy on our hands. Needless to say the newborn clothes are on their way out (especially those with enclosed feet) and we have moved up to Size 1 in the diaper department! We can't believe how fast he is growing and how much he changes every day.

We are off to the pumpkin patch today with Auntie Darcy, Uncle Josh, and Chase's best buddy, Liam. I will post pics soon!

Newborn Portraits

A few more pictures from our newborn portrait session with our photographer Tonya Riggs! Amazing work and amazing memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy! Chase was 10 days old when these pictures were taken!

2 weeks and growing...

Well, Chase was 2 weeks old on Saturday and he is doing great! He seems to be sleeping in 2 hour blocks during the day and varies between 2 - 3 hour blocks at night. Everyone keeps saying those middle of the night feedings get easier...we shall see! :) Chase had an impromptu doctor's visit today (thanks to new Mommy and Daddy worries) and the doctor said he looked great. He had seemed a big congested to us and overly gasey, but all appeared fine. He weighed 8 lb 14 oz - so he is clearly getting enough food from Mommy!!!! We are loving him so much and thank God every day for our beautiful miracle.

Newborn Pictures

We had Chase's newborn portraits taken earlier this week and they turned out amazing! Our photographer has posted a few pictures on her blog for us to take a sneak peek at and has given me permission to link her blog to ours so you can all enjoy them too! If you'd like to take a look, click on the link below: http://anotherdayindesignsbytonyaworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/john-deere-baby.html

Enjoy!

With love,
Amanda, Brian, & Chase

10 Day Checkup

Well, Chase man had another appointment today to check in on his weight and he is doing AWESOME. He is up to 8lbs 6oz (which is a pound up from what he was last Weds., and 3 oz up from birth). Our doctor was VERY pleased and said to keep doing what we're doing! Chase sure does love to eat so he's a happy boy! He is changing already and is really starting to have longer alert and awake periods of time. We love him so much and can't wait for him to meet all of his family and friends.

Time?!?!

It's amazing how quickly a day goes by when filled with a nursing baby, a tired mom and dad, and who knows what else?! Chase is doing well and we are enjoying every little smirk, smile, and expression he makes. He has brought so much joy in to our lives (even in the wee hours of night when all we want to do is sleep)! Hope you enjoy a few pics of his first week with us! xo