Just another day in the life of Chase Edward!

Since, January Chase has been to the doctor nine times for ear infections. The decision was finally decided to get him tubes.

It was a early morning, but a quick surgery!

Checked into the hospital at 6:30 a.m., headed to surgery by 8:30 a.m. and crying in mommy's arms by 9:00 a.m.

Watching a little Playhouse Disney before surgery!

A nice nap after surgery!

I'm hoping this is the end to ear infection.

Easter 2010

Easter! Easter! Easter!

Holiday weekends are always fast for us, especially when we travel. Now, when it was just Blake traveling it was so easy. He always slept or quietly looked out the window. Well, my little monster, Chase, has made traveling a little more difficult. He does not like to sit still in his car seat and his naps are very quick.

Our little trip to mom and dad's which usually takes about 3 hours was well over 4 hours!

Thank goodness for the McDonald's happy meal box, which transformed into a helmet from "How To Train A Dragon." This kept him entertain for about 5 seconds....

This is Blake's little hideaway in the very back. What a handsome kid!

We stayed the evening at Brock and Carrie's and the kids had fun at the water table. Three boys and water don't mix...can't expect them to stay dry!

Blake and Brantley dying Easter eggs!

Blake, Astro Boy & Beautiful Eggs

The Easter Bunny left some great goodies!

Checking out what the Easter bunny brought!!!

Going to Church! The Badger Grandchildren!

Easter egg hunt at the ranch

SPRING BREAK 2010

This was a nice, quiet, uneventful spring break! The boys and I sat at home and did absolutely NOTHING! I have to say I really enjoyed it! It was wonderful sitting on the floor with my boys playing games, reading books, watching Thomas the Train (over and over again) and not having to worry about getting ready for work the next day.

I look forward to the summer months that await us....

Chase's egg, nut & peanut free - Sugar Cookies!

It was great feeling handing Chase a cookie for the very first time and knowing he (we) would not end up in the back of an ambulance. Thank you Food Allergy Mom!

The boys watched lots and I mean lots of television. There were a few chores I wanted to complete around the house and the television was a great babysitter! So thank you Thomas and the television!

Like I said lots......

and lots!!!!

Chase feeding himself....not the best idea!

It was time for a haircut - Blake & Chase!

My mother-in-law's bluebonnets are in full bloom - spring is almost here!

Blake had his buddy over to play! We spent a couple hours outside enjoying the weather!

Nothing like boys! I have no idea what they are laughing at!

Chase is always watching from a distance. I'm not sure if I should be scared, yet!

Ended the play date with faux hawks!

Blake reading his book with his Tag pen late one night!

Building a lego tower with their mammy and daddy

Sunday night running the last bit of energy out of them!

Update on my sweet allergy boy!

Chase just turn 16 months on March 13th. He is totally obsessed with Thomas the Train, and follows me around the house pulling his imaginary horn and saying, "Choo Choo." This is Chase's way of telling me he wants Thomas on the big television. He loves his big brother and follows him around everywhere. Anything and everything Blake does even if it's not funny, is funny to Chase!

Chase waves and says, "Bye-Bye." He is totally a mommy's boy! Always wanting me to hold, rock or play with him. If you know me I'm sucking it all up! I know it won't last long and one day there will be no rocking, but only hunting with his dad and big brother!

We are still and always will be fighting his food allergies! Late at night - like tonight - is when I sit in front of the computer reading and reading research, recipes, and any other information I can find on food allergies. Chase has had a couple of reactions, but nothing that has required E.R. care. Zyrtec is our best friend. If I feed him something new I know pretty fast if there is going to be a reaction. Usually, a hive on the face, throat or chin is the first sign of an allergic reaction. Two ml of Zyrtec reverses the reaction almost instantly.

We always have our epi-pen close by and I'm not afraid to use it!

I have recently bought some dairy, egg and nut free cookbooks. I'm really excited to start our new way of eating. Pretty much a dairy, egg and nut free family! Chase will remain on formula until he is on a good diet. My goal is by the end of the summer he will be bottle and formula free. Last week he had his first "real" meal - chicken, rice and peas - and loved it!

Overall, I have a happy, healthy, energetic toddler!

One great thing about having a little brother....

you still get to watch Barney!