Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Quick Update

Hello, everyone!! Just a quick update since we haven't posted anything in SUCH a long time!! We had Chase's pictures taken a few weeks ago - just on a whim, and wanted to share a few with everyone. We have some AWESOME pictures from Halloween, but will have to post those later, as they are still on the camera.


The summer wrapped-up so quickly that if felt as if it were a few weeks rather than a few months. Fortunately, we were able to make it out to the beach and to the local lakes for some swimming and fish-watching. Chase and I were also able to visit with Great Grandma and Grandpa Mellenthin and Great Aunt Cathy and Great Uncle Herb at the lake house this year, so that was really special!






Around mid-October, we were lucky enough to see Veggie Tales LIVE!!! Chase absolutely LOVED watching his buddies Bob and Larry chucking it up on stage! It was awesome! Although, I think that the best part for him was the impromptu dance party that broke-out on the floor in front of the stage. It was absolutely amazing to see all of the children dancing and singing, and smiling and laughing with one another - free as can be! I have to say that it was such a treat - however, every day with Chase is quite frankly a treat in and of itself!


What a stud! Ha! Chase is really growing-up - more than we even imagined by this time. He has now mastered his ABCs (about four months ago he learned them, however now he can pick-up at any letter and continue on from there), can count forward from 1 to 15 and back from 10, and is starting to catch onto reading along with his favorite stories. Although it's so awesome watching him learn, it is a bit sad seeing that he is no longer a "baby" per se.
Right now, we thoroughly enjoy listening to him sing along with any and all music (especially when it's a new song - we hear a lot of "new" lyrics!!), and also enjoy his heightened interest in playing the piano - earplugs anyone?? : ) Just kidding!!!

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Unknown said...

What a cutie...
Grandma and Grandpa love you Chasey!

November 13, 2008 at 11:52 PM

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Chase Elliot Schlipp - a history

Chase came into this world right on time - he was born on April 29, 2006 at 9:47 a.m. (his due date was originally May 2, 2006, however at around six months, our doctor decided he was coming April 29 instead...and he did!!!). At birth, he rang in at a whopping 8 pounds, 14 ounces, 20 inches long...the doctor's exact words upon delivery were "he is definitely at least nine-pounds!" Trust me, I wasn't going to argue after approximately 36 hours of labor!!!

As most parents find, naming a baby can be a difficult task. Before the baby is born, it's hard to really know him enough to choose a name that is going to ultimately fit his personality. I made lists upon lists of names, feverishly reading them aloud and picking-out any that rhymed with body parts or shared phonetic resemblances with words that could be used later to annoy or irritate him (knowing that he'd likely have my characteristic temper!!). All the while, I kept my names secret from Kenny, waiting to hear his ideas and preferences. When it came time to share our ideas, I had narrowed the selection to two names - Cohen Elliot or Chase Elliot. You see, I wanted to choose a name that coincided with my initials, as my name had been chosen to coincide with my Father's. So, I anxiously awaited Kenny's input, so I could contribute my own...however, the first name he selected was Chase! We knew that had to be a sign, and now that we know our little guy, the name definitely fits!!

....and, who knows...? Someday we may be adding the name Cohen to our family after all : )