DECEMBER UPDATES:

12-4-08 Tonight we went to Christmas in Davidson. Last year Chase called it Rudolph's Birthday Party. This year we were constantly fighting rain drops, but had a great time with the Sheilds Family. Chase, Kate and Jack love the animals at the live nativity - the BIG camel was a hit. The singing and the smores. Luckily the heavy rain held off until after we got home.

12-7-08 Christmas Choir at DUMC. All the youth choirs put on a concert today. Everyone did very well. Chase didn't sing much, but he did get on stage in front of a packed house! Watch out American Idol - you may be looking at your 2023 star!

12-9-08 Today Chase decided he wanted to try out a new career... Barber - he cut Jenna's hair and his own while under Ms. Lynn's watch. She was devastated - Mommy and Aunt Steffy thought it was funny. When asked why he did it he said "it was an accident" then when asked again a little later he said "it was too long". Maybe it was - it sure is cute short on her. Tonight he visited Santa and the Chick-Fil-A Cow. We still think the Cow ranks higher than Santa!

12-11-08 Happy Birthday Chase! Today Chase is 4. Hard to believe it has been 4 years since he was born. Was a quite day spent playing with Jenna. We did have his 4 year well check and he is doing great. He is 33 pounds and 38 3/4 inches tall.

12-13-08 Today is the day Chase actuallys thinks he turned 4. Apparently his birthday party - not the actual birthday - made him start telling everyone that he is 4 now. He had his party at Bounce U and everyone had a blast - especially the Dads! He was very blessed with lots of friends and lots of gifts. He sends a big THANK YOU to everyone!

12-14-08 Papa and Grandma came to town to celebrate Chase's birthday. They brought 4 presents and Chase loved them all! Thanks Grandma and Papa.

12-15-08 Happy Birthday Daddy!

12-17-08 Happy Birthday Mommy!

12-19-08 Today Chase had his preschool Christmas party. Ms. Kim had all the kids sing a christmas carol for the parents. There was good food and great presents for all.

12-20-08 Today we celebrated Ethan Harrington's 4th Birthday with a party at Bounce U - the boys love this place!! We look at them and remember the time 4 years ago in the NICU and count our blessings for happy healthy boys!

12-24-08 Christmas Eve - Grandma and Papa McKinney came and enjoyed church with Chase and then the Ryans joined us for dinner. The kids are very excited about Santa coming tonight.

12-25-08 MERRY CHRISTMAS! Chase woke to find Santa had come. He had eaten his cookies and left Chase all sorts of goodies - a new computer, 2 dust pans, gum, DVD's of Curious George/Bob the Builder/Berstein Bears, art stuff and much more. It was a big day of opening presents and seeing how blessed we all are.

12-26-08 Off to the lake house for the McKinney Christmas Celebration. We had a wonderful weekend and Chase loved spending time with all his cousins!

12-31-08 Grandpa and Grami Seibert came to celebrate New Years and Christmas. Chase is all smiles when they are here!

DECEMBER PICTURES:

Snuggling with Daddy.