Naomi's Songs

Naoms loves to write songs while she's "playing" the piano and yesterday she had me sit down so she could sing one to me. It went something like this......
"When I'm taller, I can reach the milk" and I busted up laughing so hard that she didn't finish the song, (I usually am good at hiding my laughter at funny kid's sayings but this one was just so random I couldn't help it.)
That was the end of the song. But there are many each day so I'll keep sharing the words of wisdom as they come along.

The Oakley Rodeo...

We have been super busy these past weeks, first with Cory and Lacey's wedding (pictures still to come), our trip Disney World! (pics also still to come), and many other things.
A few days before Disneyworld, we went to a rodeo with the Chase Family. It was a blast and everyone thought I would be the rodeo pro, cause I'm from the south, but that was not the case. The kids REALLY enjoyed it.
The clown painted Minnie on Naomi's face cause we were leaving for FL just a few days after.

No words needed

We have one silly girl at our house

Beautiful Naomi

Adam's brother got married last week and we are so excited to officially have Lacey in our family!

It was quite an event! Everything was so elegant and it was a fuuuunn night!

The only picture I took was of my Naomi when we were getting ready for the reception...just want to share how cute she looked. (I'll add more pics as I get them from the photographers.)

More summer fun

We LOVE playing in the backyard when dad gets home

this little guy is obsessed with the broom, i have to lock it up

the garden is growing pretty well, we love checking on it each morning

chillin w/ Papa Chase

playin w/ aunt lynsie

at the Bee's baseball game

the fam at a bee's game last year

the fam this year

McKay loved the hot dogs

last year

this year

can't believe how fast time goes!! our kids are growing too fast.

life is great right now and we are so blessed to have this fun little family!

Father's Day 2010

Naomi decided to be our photographer on Father's Day and I love seeing her point of

 view in the pictures that she took! It was a wonderful night with lots of family around!

funny Uncle Ryan

The newlyweds =)

Hermana Laycock

Naomi jumped on Grandpa Andy's lap for a quick shot

Days of Summer

Sights around the Chase house:

The cutest lion you'll ever meet, (masks by Naomi & Co.)

Dad's food is always the best

Lovin some oreos

princesses often stop by for lunch

i always have someone who wants to help w/ the dishes

and I had a goal to learn new 10 recipes in 2 weeks. I only learned 6, but hey at least I'm trying to learn how to cook. It's actually very fun. I'm just spoiled to live w/ a great chef.

This one is a banana and pineapple bread. It looks burnt but it's not. And it was quite de-li-cious!

Naomi and the Button

It's been a couple weeks but I do need to share an interesting story about my little Naomi.

She got a new outfit and it came with an extra button. Naomi was pretty curious and was playing with the button and after about 30 seconds it was no where to be found. She came and told me that it was up her nose and I knew right away that it was no joke. She was actually telling the truth.

So we packed up the car and took a roadtrip to the dr's office. They wouldn't even look at her and referred us to the urgent care. The dr there tried to get it out but had no luck so she sent us to the ER.

So we walked in the ER and for the 3rd time in 2 hours explained why there was a button in my child's nostril.

Naomi was so calm and was having a blast meeting all of the nurses and drs at the hospital. She thinks everyone in the world is her best friend. (wonder where she gets that...Adam) So after introducing herself to the staff and explaining to each one that she had a button in her nose and that she was the one that put it there we sat in a small, hot room for about and hour waiting for the dr to come. Then, he came and like every one else I met that day, looked at me like I was the worst mom in the world. He put on a hat, that looked much like a miner's helmet-with the light on the top-and after wrapping my daughter up like a taco, we'll just say he "dug" the button out of her nose.

They gave her this cute bear to hold onto and advised her to never put anything in her nose again.

Hope that never happens again.

Gotta Love This Picture

Naomi loves to be "the mom", and to do mom things. Here she is reading to McKay.

It only lasted a few seconds but it was very sweet.

Dear "Aunt" Maria and "Uncle" Matt....

Thanks for my cute soccer outfit! I love it! It fits me perfect and I love having something all the way from England. You two are the best!!
Love, McKay