Winter scene

Chase's tree and snowman in pastel from last week.

Santa art by Chase

Chase sketched and painted this awesome picture of Santa a few weeks ago. He really is a great little artist. We're going to put this one out where Santa can see it next week.

The Great Christmas Tree Hunt

Chase and Cole had a good time hunting for the perfect tree.

Cole discovered flocking and had to be convinced that it wasn't edible.

After getting the tree home, we discovered that it wouldn't fit in our old tree stand, so I had to run out and buy another. We finally got the lights on about 10pm. I let the kids put on a few ornaments and then told them we'd finish another day. Friday, when Chase & I were home (he was sick), I heard a noise and looked up to see our chandelier swinging and the tree on the ground. It's back up again and decorated, but I don't think I'll ever finish cleaning up all the pine needles it dropped when it hit the ground.

Thanksgiving

Chase, Jack, Cole, & Sloan at their own little table (those are straws in their hands, which, unfortunately, are also whistles).

Chase & Jack

Cole & Sloan (Cole is trying to figure out how to con her out of her straw):

Cole feeding Sally the Camel:

Sloan petting Forrest. Forrest got a whole lot of love from Sloan that day.

Cole & His Baby

When Cole was born, I ordered Chase a big brother t-shirt. The shirt came with little magnets that said Chase & Cole and had pictures of a big brother and a baby brother. Cole found his magnet the other day and ever since, he has carried it around with him and calls it his "baby." Here are a few pics of Cole & his baby. In the second one, he's kissing it, and in the third, you can barely see it, but his smile was just too cute to not include that pic.

Chase Gets a Yellow Belt

Chase tested for his yellow belt last week, and the belt ceremony was last night.
Chase getting his yellow belt:

Chase with his new yellow belt and certificate:

Antoinette, Kaylee, and Chase:

Chase's Boat Picture