School Bus

The school bus -- yet another awesome purchase on Stapleton Moms. Chase is turning into a real boy -- he loves his motor vehicles.

Droid Drum

Chase braved gale force winds to play music on R2-D2's head in Stapleton's Central Park.

The Water Boy

Chase enjoyed having Daddy watch his swimming lesson today. On Thursday it's Daddy's turn to get in the pool with Ace!

Bargain Hunter

Chase selects from a delightful assortment of cheeses at Marczyk's Fine Foods. In his cart is the free package of sausage given to us by the head butcher, who, it turns out, sends his daughter to SOAR. The coffee was free, too. That's our kind of shopping trip!

Cowpoke

This cow is always waiting for Chase when he's at Starbucks. Chase practices his cow whispering techniques with his green wand and his powerful pointer.

March Madness

Oblivious to the fantastic play of Mommy's alma mater in the background, Chase works on a little construction project. Basketball and blocks -- perfect together.

Veggie Booty

Taking after his cousin James, Chase eats some Veggie Booty as mommy shops at the Safeway.

Where'd this come from?

Chase discovers he has hair.

Hungry?

Chase must have been very hungry today at the park. He sampled some wood chips as an appetizer.

With the wind in my face

Chase and Daddy explored the courtyard on this sunny -- but breezy -- evening.

A Room with a View

Chase enjoys the spring breezes from the window.

Abbey Road

Chase preferred to stroll rather than be strolled at the Botanic Gardens today.

Bookies

Chase enjoyed exploring the many age-appropriate toys at Denver's premier children's bookstore.

Getting Coiffed

What are you lookin' at?

Diaper Dandy

As March Madness begins, Chase simultaneously cheers on periennial over-achiever Princeton while filling out the rest of his bracket.

He's got Ohio State going all the way; a nod to his mid-western roots.

Chase the Builder

Another milestone today as Chase learned how to snap Lego-like toys together. Guess there really was a good reason Mommy came home with those new toys yesterday.

Naked Baby!

Chase romps naked around the rumpus room.

Sleeping Baby

This is what you get when both mommy and daddy forget to take a picture. Chase was wondering why there were bright flashes of light in his room as he was trying to fall asleep.

Strollin'

Chase goes a'walkin round the courtyard.

Erin Go Bragh

Grand Marshal Chase gets his leprechaun on at Denver's St. Patrick's Day Parade. Slainte!

There he is!!!

The Critter initiates his own game of "Where's Chaysa?!?"

Being Pushy

Enjoying a beautiful, sunny day in the mid-60s, Chase pushes his buddy Jamey in his trike. Chase didn't want to ride, just push.

You say it's my birthday?

Chase was delighted to receive a surprise package in the mail today from Daddy's wonderful Oxford Hills colleague, Lori Plummer. In addition to two belated birthday notes, a couple of books, pencils, and various Red Sox and Celtics items, he also received one of Lori's custom, hand-knit hats.

Who says your birthday only comes once a year?!?

Thanks, Lori.

I know I put that thing in here somewhere...

Chase searches for one dropped macaroni in his shirt while another one hides out on his shoulder.

Chasin' Tail

It's official: Ace is a walker. No more cruising along the walls and clinging to tables; he's a madman on the move. Watch out, world.

Waterworld

Chase delights in the fountains at the new recreation center. This kid is not bothered by water in the face, that's for sure.

A Bug's Life

Chase set a new personal-best for miles walked today, as we strolled around the Butterfly Pavilion in nearby Westminster, CO. He delighted in butterflies, bugs, and -- of course -- dirt.

How ya like me, now?

Looking good as Chase tries out the new car seat.

All Smiles

Chase discovered a new toy in one of our local playgrounds. He found it hysterical!

Back in the day

Chase took a ride in the way-back machine today, apparently because Mommy needed 30 seconds when she wasn't pulling him away from an electrical outlet or taking sharp objects out of his mouth.

Peep Hole

While our Maine friends dug out from yesterday's East Coast snowstorm, Chase and Mommy romped in spring-like weather at the park. In between eating handfuls of wood chips and sand, the Critter took time out to look cute.