Well I think the party was a success.

Scooby cake courtesy of Brooke.

Wonderful time roasting hotdogs and playing with cousins.

Thanks to Samantha and her skills.  She had the firing going in no time.  Ending with the perfect coals.

Chase has spent the remainder of the evening really getting into his presents and the potential they hold.

I loved watching him as he gave his thank you's.  He was consciously making an effort to connect family members to the right family.  You could physically see the wheels turning as he thanked individual members of each family. 
I love watching him grow.

8 years old!

After watching cooking shows recently on PBS.  Chase is working on his cooking skills.

Then after a long day...sleeping with Sam's present she made with her loving hands for her brother.