ALREADY!!??!!

I am WAY behind on this blog and I will still post what I had planned, but there was one very important thing I wanted to post before I forget when it happened! Today Chase rolled over all by himself! He is getting so big! At his last appointment he weighed 11lb. 5 oz.
About 3 weeks or more he started to laugh when we tickled him, and now he really chuckles! He is also a blabber mouth! He loves to lay and just kick, whether it is in the tub or just on the floor. While he is kicking is mouth is going just as fast as his arms and feet! He really enjoys squealing, and just listening to himself make noises!
I love to put chase in the tub and watch him kick. He gets his arms and legs going so fast. It looks like he is running. He has been doing this since he was 2 months old. And just recently, when he makes his way all the way to the end of the tub he will push off with both feet. Then he kicks and kicks until he is at the bottom and then he just starts all over again!
Chase is the happiest baby I have ever had! He is always smiling. It doesn't matter if it is a stranger or not he is always smiling at everyone. I love it when he wakes up in the morning and I lean over to see if he is awake, and I see his big grin!
As a family we can't seem to get enough of this bubbly personality he has. If Kelsie is not care full she is going to give him permanent kiss marks all over his face. I must admit I do a lot of kissing too! Baby Chase we are so happy you are going well and thriving in all that you do. We can't wait to see what you do next. We love you so much!

One Month Already!

I LOVE HIS SMILE!

Chase and Dad hanging out! Chase is 5 days old.

Chase getting ready to go home! We were tired of being at the hospital!!

Big brother Carter holding Chase for the first time!

Just minutes old!

I can't believe how time flies. Chase is already a month old. His hair stil sticks up and he stil smiles all the time. I was lucky enough to catch him smiling one day while I was playing around with the kids and the camera. Chase is so much fun! I am so glad to have him in our family. He is so sweet! I love how he cuddles, how he smells, how he smiles while he eats, how when you talk to him he looks at you like your the most important person alive, how his hair stands straight up no matter what you do to it, how he is so little and fits perfectly in my arms, and how he is MINE for eternity! I often put of my house work so I can sit and hold him and watch him sleep. He is growing so fast! He has chubby cheeks that I just can't resist to kiss. When he sleep he loves to put his hands up by his head. I was told in the hospital that babies that do that are very content and happy. That is exactly how Chase is. Happy, content, loveable, and sweet! Here are a few pictures of our dear sweet chase!

HE'S HERE!

He's here and he has a name! Chase J. Brittain was born June 8, 2010 at 9:46 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 2 oz. and was 19 inches long. Boy am I glad he is here! We are both doing great despite a few bumps in the road, but I thought I would let you know he's here! I will post some pictures soon!!

IT"S A BOY!!!

If you haven't figured it out or if you haven't heard yet, we are expecting again! I'm due June 16, but the Dr. said how does the 2nd of June sound. So I think this new bundle of joy will be here around the first part of June! I went to the Dr. today and found out that we're having a BOY! Carter is so excited to get a baby Rex. Before we knew what we were having Carter kept saying he wanted to name the baby Rex! I don't think we will name him Rex, but it will work until we figure out his name.

I KNOW I'M IN SHOCK TOO!

I know it's been a while. Almost 4 months. I did get the emails wondering what happened to us, but all I can say is LIFE! Just busy and this blog is last priority on my list. So I have a lot of catching up to do! Let's see where did I leave off. Oh yes, clear back in AUGUST! Brielle started 1st grade. She loves it!! Especially her teacher Mrs. Stegelmeier!! She is doing very well in school, and her reading is amazing. She is already asking if we can go get her some chapter books. In the back of my head I'm thinking CHRISTMAS!! Brielle is quite the character. The other day I got a call from her teacher, she wanted to verify that it was okay that Brielle was to ride the bus to he friend Aspen's house. Knowing that I didn't write Brielle a note, and I wasn't aware of the situation, I asked the teacher if maybe Brielle had written the note. Exactly what I thought! Her teacher confirmed that Brielle had indeed written the note, but wanted me to be the one to tell Brielle that she wouldn't be riding the bus to Aspen's house. After I got off the phone I had to chuckle to myself thinking, man I never would have thought of something like that in 1st grade. I think I've got my hands full with this one!

As for Carter his vocabulary has exploded!! He was starting to worry me a little, but now that's all out the window! He says the funniest things! He was pretty sad the first couple weeks after Brielle started going to school ALL DAY! He would spend quite a bit of time at the window waiting for her! But Kelsie is now running and talking and can keep up him, so we have a new pair of buddies! We are working with Carter and his potty training. He's so close it's frustrating. But on a good note, Kelsie has been observing and she went on the little potty all by herself the other night. They were getting in the tub and she was acting like she needed to go so we got the potty out. She sat on it a couple times, and finally Jason said,"Ya sis!" She did it while we weren't looking. She must be shy!! So we'll see who's potty trained first!

Kelsie is really starting to show her true colors. I always thought she would be so shy and timid. Boy was I wrong!! Her nickname is baby bobcat! She has a feisty side to her. She is into anything and everything! Everyday she is finding something new to get into, and I'm finding new ways to keep her out!!! She is also lover. She is the child that shows the most affection. She is always up for hugs and kisses, and she gives the best squeezes. She is so fun to have around! It is a new adventure everyday with her around!

Well that's enough for now, I better go I can hear Kelsie in the kitchen digging in something!! Will post more soon. This stupid blogger won't let me move my picture! I'll take a deep breath, walk away and be back soon! It better work later. I know what's wrong! It's in shock that I'm posting so it's froze, or it's possible that it's something else. Any ideas?

We are still out and about!

If you want to read these in order scroll down to the last post. I was doing them in order until Kelsie and Carter started helping me and posted it without me knowing. Such helpful children I have!


July 18th! We are actually home!!

This was the only weekend we were home the whole month of July, just because Jason was on call. And yes he did get called out the whole weekend. So the kids and I just stayed home and played. On Saturday we flooded the lawn and let the kids play in the water. They had so much fun!!

Kelsie enjoying the WARM water, playing with her stick.

Carter running through the water, with his stick!

Brielle making mud pies with Kelsie and a stick. What is up with kids and their sticks!!

They finally have time to smile or at least look at me with all that fun their having!


The kids saw me with the camera and they all wanted to pose for the camera even Kelsie played along!

Brielle 6years old

Carter 2 years old

Kelsie 1 year old

After an afternoon of playing in the water the kids helped me snap beans and peas for dinner. We are so blessed to have a beautiful garden behind our house! Our neighbor, Jim, is always bringing over fresh vegetables from his garden!

Family Camping at Palisades

July 23-27 2009

We started out on Thursday night! Nick and Chantelle with their camper and us with Grandma and Grandpa Richards. We left and little later than we would have liked, because we didn't know exactly where we would be camping. So we arrived at the campsite we wanted and it was almost dark. It was also packed with people! We camped next to what looked like an abandoned RV just for the night and decided we would find a different spot in the morning. Hoping our very close neighbors didn't decide to return late this evening. We woke up and fixed breakfast and was out of there before anyone noticed us! We wanted to camp close to the dam, because my brother's boss had a boat up there he was letting us use for the weekend. After about an hour of looking and waiting we wee able to get two camp spots right by each other right on the lake. It was the perfect spot. After setting up camp we saw the Orme family (my dad's sister) and they were just two spots down. What are the odds of that!

Here is Nick and Chantelle's campsite!

Brielle trying to stay cool at our camp site! Brielle taught herself how to ride her bike the day before we left. She was riding around camp like a pro! She only tipped over 1 time!!

Brielle riding her bike around camp!

Mom and Chan hanging out at the camper!

Kelsie, Katie, and Mom. If you look close you can see the mesquito bites on Kelsie's face. Yes, we sprayed her with bug spray. But who can resist those chubby cheeks!

This is what happens when you stay up play hard and stay up late!

Like Father like son! How sweet!

It rained on us REALLY hard on saturday afternoon. Then it started hailing quarter sized hail. Carter was trying to play in the rain without getting wet, because he got drenched earlier. That's why he's naked!

Since it was raining for so long we had to find something to pass the time!

Mom is enjoying the rain since she can see it now!

Katie, how inncocent!

Jason was preaching the gospel!

Carter was eating and making a BIG mess!


But after all was said and done we had a beautiful rainbow to look at!



Here are some random pictures of things we did! Enjoy!


We were so lucky Ryan (Katie's B-Friend) could come spend some time with us! He is leaving on his mission in about 3 weeks! Thanks for coming Ryan your so much fun to have around!

Carter walking Orme's dog, Reggie! He loved this dog!

Riding on the boat was a blast!

Carter and Ryan

Nick when he first started wake boarding!

Nick looking better after some practice!

Nick and Chan

We had a great time camping! We lots of great food and a ton of laughs. Brother Greg came with us but for some reason he kept doging the camera. I'll get a picture of you soon greg without you knowing! Good to go, but great to be back! Until next year!

Where have we been?

The month of July has been so busy for us! It isn't gone yet and we still have stuff planned! We have only been home one weekend this whole month. Get ready for an overload of information and pictures.

The 4th of July

Like almost every year we went boating out at Gem Lake. This year the weather was not quite as warm, but we still had fun. We always eat great food, and had a blast on the tubes. Carter and Ryker had fun playing in the pool. They were dumping water on each other and acting like fish. It was hilarious! We eventually took the little ones for a ride on the boat and Carter was brave enough to try the tube with Uncle Nick!

Carter and Uncle Nick ready to ride to tube!

A big rain storm came and so we had to cut our boating short, but it ended just in time to go watch the fireworks in Idaho Falls! For the past couple of years we have gone to Taylor Crossing and watched them on the balcony. What a great view! Also we have a tradition to eat pizza! That is always great! Anything I don't have to cook is always great in my eyes!

This is Jason, Kelsie, Carter, and Ryker (my cousin Kassie's little boy) waiting for the pizza and fire works!

These boys are so silly, we just want them to smile, but NO they have to pose instead!

Carter and Ryker copying Aunt Katie. She wanted them to smile, so they smiled like her!! These two are so funny together!

We had great 4th of July, and can't wait for next year!!!!

Camp Grandpa July 10 & 11!

Last year we had Camp Grandma so this year it was Grandpa's turn. It was held in Palisades, and we were going rafting. Everyone was able to come (besides Bevan who was in China) My family went up on Thursday to help set up camp, and the rest of the gang came up on Friday morning. Here is Justin, Brian, Tommy, Hayden, Jason, and Kelsie waiting to see the rafts come down the river. We sent Brielle and Carter down, and were excited to see how they liked it!!

This was the GIRLS boat! Brielle is in the front in the middle!

This was the BOYS boat. Carter is in the middle holding on to Grandma Donna. This was Carter's second ride. We came camping here in September and Carter took his first ride at 20 months old. After riding in the boats the kids played in the lake, and later that night Grampa Lloyd helped them make their own little bench to sit around the fire on! I wish I could find my other pictures, but I can't so oh well. We can't wait to see what Grandma and Grandpa come up with for next year!