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We remember with love Declan’s great grandma Margaret Chase, whose birthday is this week. Here are some pix of the two of them together from when Declan was one month to 1.5 years old.

Some pix from the past week…..Enjoy! Enjoying quality time reading a story with Gemma and Papa Salerno Having fun playing peek-a-boo with buddy Gus Working hard “shoveling” outside Hugs from Tante Eileen Smiley “postal carrier” transports our mail up the … Continue reading →

For weeks, Declan has been asking to play violin. We promised that he would have a chance to do that with Grandma Chase during our next visit up to Schenectady. It’s a little big, but he was in heaven. Then … Continue reading →

We’ve had a nice 2006 filled with friends and an AWESOME new addition to the extended family…..Kai Lian Chase, adopted daughter of George and Vanessa! She’s so wonderful, we can’t get enough of her pictures, videos, and e-mail updates. Declan … Continue reading →

We began our holiday season with a festive winter solstice celebration with some friends at their farm. After playtime, songs, snack, and a story, we went outside where Declan received some surprise horse kisses! We ended our gathering with a … Continue reading →

Declan and some friends, and their moms, had a great time caroling at a local nursing home this week. This is of Declan “in action” during Jingle Bells. Here’s the crew taking a break afterwards. The next day, we enjoyed … Continue reading →

A few things going on around here during the Christmas season. Declan draws or paints all the time, whenever he can. This is the first recognizable thing (to us) that he does – lollipops! This is the first of what … Continue reading →

Having lots of fun with the beautiful snow! Here’s a picture of Declan really loving life – holding and petting a cat (belongs to buddy Liam). Usually four-legged creatures catch on quickly to Declan’s overly-affectionate ways and steer clear. Enjoying … Continue reading →

As you can see here, Declan has had a great time “testing out” Aunt Tracey and Uncle Jim’s new toy supply as they make preparations for their new baby (due 2/06). It’s also homemade hot cocoa season, with marshmallows of … Continue reading →

We had a wonderful week filled with family and friends, and activity….. With continued home improvements going on in almost every direction, Declan took advantage of a spare 2×4 and Daddy’s carpenter pencil and had some fun. First watercolors. Declan … Continue reading →