back from Utah

So Chase and I went on a little trip to Utah to visit my family and we had a really good time. His Grandma - known as "Mamas" to the grandchildren - has everything Chase could possibly need. It made traveling so much easier not to have to worry about a car seat, stroller, bed, bouncer seat, high chair (not that I would take all of that, but it was nice that my Mom had the stuff!). hangin' out with Aunt Amy and the cousins (only Bryson & Danyka...Andon wasn't feeling very camera happy at the moment) Amy, it was so much fun watching you play volleyball again, it's been years!

Chase hardly slept the first few days we were there. He was so excited by the new surroundings and all the little cousins doting on him. He was too wired to take naps and he went to bed really late (exaggerated by the fact that they are an hour ahead of us too). But, finally about 3 days into the trip he crashed. He took 3 or 4 naps and slept for a wonderful, first time ever, 9 hour stretch at night (followed by another couple hours after feeding). Then, he was back to his excited little self!

Our nephew, Bryson, was more than happy to entertain Chase and would try almost anything to get him to laugh (which worked because Chase laughed at everything he did - he thought Bryson and his other little cousins were the funniest things around!)

Bryson is a pro at taking pictures...Chase wasn't so ready!
Chase also loved all the attention he got from his Mamas and Papa (the other bald man in the family!)

His Uncle Daniel is already a pro when it comes to kids, he's so good with his little nephews and nieces! And, he's single...so any girls lookin' for a guy who's good with kids, here's your man! :)

Little Danyka took it upon herself to make sure Chase always had his pacifier (even if it was already in his mouth, she would take it out and then give it to him herself!) She kept "giving him loves". It was cute to see her play "Mom" with him. I think Chase got a little overwhelmed by all the attention from not just the adults, but the little kids!