Sittin' with Santa

At the church Christmas dinner this year, they brought out Santa for the kids to talk to. Kevin was so fast to get on Santa's lap that he was done and gone before the photographer was set up. So we got pictures of Tanner and Amy on Santa. Tanner had a great time of it and made sure to tell Santa that he wanted a remote controlled Wall-E, which, unfortunately, I'm almost certain Santa won't actually bring this year.


Amy---poor, sweet Amy---was forced to sit on Santa's lap mainly because her sadistic mother wanted a picture of Amy screaming on Santa's lap.


We heard all about it afterward, too. She kept saying that "Hanta" was "wood." (Santa was rude.) But at least he gave her some "handy." (Candy.) Toddlers are so much fun!

Welcome, Hannah!!

Rob and Kathryn Chase are thrilled to present
Hannah Lynn Chase
Born November 30, 2009 at 10:39 am
8 lbs 6 oz
20" long

After a long nine months and then a whirlwind labor that went so fast I almost had to skip the epidural (shudder...), Hannah has finally joined our family!!

We are so pleased to have another jolly little soul in our ever-growing family. Each one brings so much joy and happiness to our home that we scratch our heads in wonder and say many prayers of thanks.

Tanner, Kevin, and Amy are enjoying Baby Hannah very much. When we brought Hannah home from the hospital, my parents hid the older siblings behind a blanket and when they removed the blanket, there was Mommy and Baby Hannah! Their jaws dropped, and Amy's binkie even fell out.

Amy was a little disappointed to discover that Hannah is not specifically hers, but she loves Hannah very much and gives her many kisses and head pats.

Tanner loves Hannah too and always remembers to wash his hands after school before he says hello to his newest sister.

And sweet Kevin is taking it all in stride and loves to hold Hannah whenever he can.
Hannah is proving to be a real cutie with a beautiful face full of newborn wonder.
We are having way too much fun with her and she has become a very important part of our family.

We love you, Hannah! Thanks for coming!

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