Friday, September 25, 2009

Nigel and The Energizer Bunny

A quick update on life at the Rasmussen house:

Chase is still a fantastic little baby. He only cries when his diaper is changed-- this may be because he is held constantly. It seems he is passed from one set of arms to another around the clock. He got a clean bill of health at his first doctor's appointment and is gaining weight rapidly (going to pat myself on the back for that one).

He is surprisingly fair. His hair is blonde at the tips and kind of curly. This makes me wonder if he will look like this in the future:I call him Nigel (from the movie, Top Secret!), but couldn't find a picture of Nigel to show.

Its amazing how much Chase resembles newborn Zoie:

My recovery has been so much easier this time around. Lance and my mom have been spoiling me like crazy. I feel so lazy, taking naps while my mom cleans my house and plays with my kids, but I am going to enjoy it for the remainder of her visit.
She doesn't know it yet, but I have dubbed my Mom the "Energizer Bunny". She has an absolutely ridiculous amount of energy. She refuses to sit still, watch tv, read a book, or take a nap. She has yet to cease cooking, baking, sewing, playing with Zoie and Tobin, and cleaning since her arrival a week and a half ago. I keep complaining that it makes me tired just watching her.


The only complaint I have since bring Chase home is that Zoie developed croup this week. The doctor warned that if the baby were to catch a cold at this young age, it would mean automatic hospitilization. Therfeore, we have banned poor Zo Zo to her bedroom. We have armed her with a plethora of Barbie movies, books and crayons. She even takes some of her meals in there. I feel terrible for quarantining (a word?) my daughter, but she seems to be enjoying her
"sick room".

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Chase Andrew Rasmussen

September 16, 2009 8 lbs. 10 oz.

The surgery and hospital stay was amazingly smooth and easy. We were released early and are now enjoying being spoiled by my mom.

Chase is, thus far, amazing. He cries only when having his diaper changed. He loves sleeping and is a great eater.
The kids were thrilled with the "treats" that Chase brought them upon his arrival. Happily, they are even more thrilled with their quiet little brother.Thanks to all of our visitors (hospital stays are SO boring!), and to everyone who has brought us desserts and meals. We are a very happy family right now.

More pictures to follow...

Sunday, September 13, 2009

A Shower for LJ

Last weekend, my best friend threw me a baby shower. Jen loves planning parties and events... and it showed. I was very resistant at the idea of a shower for a third child, but I had the BEST time. It was not your typical baby shower-- and I loved it!

Does this sound like "Kira" or what:

  • It was held at a local country club where a waitress kept my diet soda refilled all evening
  • The games included celebrity gossip and music-- (no baby food tasting!)
  • The menu consisted of a burger bar and hot wings... and naturally, chips and guacamole

One of my favorite memories of the day was the name "LJ" plastered everywhere! (As most of you know, we opted to name the baby "Chase"-- after the party had been planned). All the decorations and goodies included sayings like, Welcome Baby LJ. I made sure to keep a bunch of them as a souvenir to show Chase someday.Thanks to all who came and laughed with us. It was just an added bonus that we were able to stock Chase's closet with cute outfits and diapers (Oh! The diapers we have!)

This girl threw the shower:

With a little help from this girl:

And this picture is as close as I will come to posting my pregnant face:

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Lance's Birthday, cont....

As part of the continued birthday celebration (he really IS a birthday diva!), Lance had a boy's night at our house last weekend. He and his friends stayed up all night playing XBOX, talking motorcycles and cars, and insulting each other-- (oh! the sordid secret underbelly of Mormon married men!)

I was thrilled to spend the evening out with my girlfriends-- eating Krispy Kreme and gabbing.

I knew the guys had had a good time when I came home to this:

Did I mention that this picture was taken less then five feet from an empty trash can?

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Family Update

Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts on our baby name choices. It seems that a majority of friends and family favor the name Chase. I think we do too.

Looks like Chase Rasmussen will be born on September 16th at 7:30 am.

My mom will be flying in that evening to help us out for a few weeks. Honestly, right now it is a toss-up as to which event I am most excited about-- meeting the new kid or seeing my mom for the first time in over two years!

Less than 2 weeks until the big day!!!!

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Old "Whats His Name"

Happy Birthday to this guy....

After ten years, he just continues to be my best friend and my favorite person in the world. Happy Birthday, Old Man!!!

As part of the "Lance-travaganza" that was today, the kids and I made (at the behest of the birthday diva) a banana cream pie from scratch. It killed me to fore go the ease and convenience of a store bought pie crust and pudding packs-- but it turned out pretty well (thanks, Lori!)

Also on the birthday agenda was some shopping, 5 Guys Burgers, and of course.... a little Jack Bauer to top the night off.