BFFs

We had a home teaching dinner on Sunday with our friends, who also happen to be Marcus' home teaching companion (Matthew) and their home teachees (Michael, Siri, and Cohen Alemany).  We're really sad because the Alemanys are moving soon.  We will really miss them, and we know Chase will miss his buddy, Cohen.  We always joked that the boys are twins-- about the same age, size, energy level, fair skin...  Marcus snapped a bunch of pictures of them playing and a fun video of them chatting in the window.  Sadly you don't really get any pictures of their faces-- they were just too busy :)

Birthday Party

On Saturday, we had a birthday party for Chase at one of our new favorite places, Gantry park, with some of his little buddies and their parents :)  I was really excited and had been planning to do something for him for awhile.  I started out planning to be super creative, all pinterest style.  I had picked out some cute invitations, plates, cups, and napkins... and then caved and got sandwiches from Subway.  

I didn't get all these supplies, but it was from this set.

Chase was helping get everything ready for his party.

And we all headed off to the park.  It's definitely a bit trickier out east.

Decided on the easier route :)

Arranging the Cupcakes and sandwiches for the party.

Then we picked out a nice patch of grass 

Chase was a little moody, but he was much happier after lunch :)

We did try to get some family pictures in... Easier said than done.

Grandpa showing us how to pose properly :)

Hanging with his grandpa.

Checking out some presents.

Playing with Michael.

Hanging out at the park.

Melissa, the baby whisperer.

View of Manhattan from the park.

Beautiful Gantry Park

Enjoying being in actual grass again :)

... concentrating.  :)

Playing with the ball.

Helping his crush escape from her stroller.

Looking at his cool new presents.

Sharing with Alexander.

More pretty park pics.

Another attempt at some pictures.  Definitely going a little better this time :)

Some more play time.

At least they got a good picture!

Checking out a baseball with his Gram. that Steve found.

Having fun hanging out :)

Attack of the cute little ones.

 The party was better than I expected.  Just about everyone showed up, and we had a great time laughing, eating, and playing at the park.  Chase was definitely tired after his party, but then once home, he just wanted to play with his new toys.

We're so glad everyone came.  

Happy birthday little man!

Friends

Last weekend, we went to Cohen's 1st Birthday Party.  

He and Chase are destined to be good friends :)

Cohen was clapping, which would make Chase smile

This one cracks me up

Trying out Cohen's Scooter Toy

Michael, Cohen's dad, and "his twins"

Early in the week, Alexander came over for a few hours.  I don't have pictures of the two boys together, but I have some of Alexander playing with Chase's toys.

Arranging some on the couch

Hiding behind the big dog

And of course, trying on Marcus' sunglasses.  Sorry Marcus :)

And then last night, Winnie (also one year old) came over for a little bit.  The missionaries stopped by and asked if they walked in on a date.  :)

Making messes together

There are some great kids out here in our area.  It is fun watching them all grow and start to interact more.  I hope they will all be great friends!