The Gravy Train: September 2009

Let's catch up...shall we?

Ok...I have been HORRIBLE about blogging this summer. So I've spent the last hour or so updating some pictures for you all....mainly Grandma Kessie and Aunt Nancy. I'm sure you'll be pleased with all my posts. :) There are lots so hope you have some time! I'll try to be better....but I've said that before so we'll see.

Our little Chase man is growing up so quickly. One of the reasons I haven't posted in a while is because we have been up to our eyeballs in potty training around here. About 2 weeks ago Chad and I decided that it was time. We did have to "force" the issue a bit...that is putting it nicely really. We knew Chase was ready and showing signs, but if it was up to him I think he'd graduate high school in diapers. So we went for it, and after MANY, MANY, MANY tears and frustrating days he is making great progress. We are nervous though for him going #2 on the potty, we haven't even tried that because #1 was such a struggle to get him to even try. Well that's probably TMI so I'll stop. Just know that he's doing great! We continue to be amazed at all the things he is learning and saying. I felt so proud today because a lady at Wal-mart said to us "he is just so cute and I just love his little sweet voice". Chase was sitting in the cart as I picked out a couple of cards and of course he was just talking away like always. Some cuteness for you!

4-H Fair

These pics are delayed a bit. We visited the 4-H Fair....lots of fun!!!

Big Fire Truck

Goats

Baby goats.......super cute!!!!!

These next photos are from the view of Chase. He has become very independent these days and wants to do everything himself. So he has been taking some pictures by himself. I'm pretty sure you'll crack up as you scroll down.

Sara and I cracking up trying to get in the picture.

A little better

not so good

nope...just our feet

just our feet again

I guess he wasn't as focused as he thought

the bar of the goat pen

more bars

This one is actually pretty good of the bunny

baby chicks

more baby chicks

These are some that Chase took of Chad later at home after the fair. Funny!!!!

George Strait/Blake Shelton

Earlier this summer Chad and I went to the George Strait/Blake Shelton concert (thanks Brian!!!) at Verizon in Indy. We have never seen either of them and it was AWESOME! I mean come on people....George Strait is the king of country music!!!! A lot of my pictures are dark so I just chose a few.

At the beginning of the concert

Blake Shelton....who is really tall by the way

Blake

Ok.....this couple was in front of us and couldn't have been older than 18. They couldn't keep their hands off one another the WHOLE time. Again I say...the king of country music was on stage....focus!!! Take a break from your hand holding for a minute! Am I getting old or what? I just had to take their picture so I can write about it in my scrapbook later.

George..who is not so tall, but still awesome!

One last photo.....Chad loves it when I do this

Cousins

Chase and the girls on the porch at "Ga-Ga and Paw Paw Bwapes(graves)" house. We took the same picture last year so decided to do it again. Takes about 4 different shots to have maybe one of the kids looking at us at a time. Oh well...still cute.

Chase, Paige, Madison and Summer(in front)

Paige trying to kiss a not so impressed Chase, Summer and Madison in front

Paige still trying to kiss Chase

There we go....everyone looking and pretty much smiling...well Summer is kinda looking but we'll take it.

friends

Some cute pics of Chase and his friends this summer

Eberly boys on the gator

Eberly boys having a snack with Chase

Sefton boys with Chase at the zoo.....Bryce is hiding in the back because he didn't want to sit up front....LOVE this pic of Gage and Chase. They are buddies for sure!

pool fun

Chase wanted nothing to do with water most of the summer, unless we were in our own back yard playing in the sprinkler or his little pool. But towards the end(of course), he came out of his shell and wanted to "jump in". We took him up to the pool at Forest Ridge, when we knew no one would be there, so he could practice. Let's hope next year he still wants to do it.