BIG BOY, BIG BROTHER

Before Chase was born when people would say Kaleb was a big boy or talked of him being a big brother he would get mad and upset and say, "I'm not big, I'm little. Daddy's big". But lately he has really grown up.

Kaleb has not only become taller, but has become a "real" helper. I had to take this picture of him doing the dishes, so when he's a teenager and claims he doesn't know how, then I can pull out this picture and tell him that he did when he was three.Kaleb "Bono" Bruns helping Dad put speakers in the ceiling.
Below Kaleb shows his nurturing side, being a good big brother.
Telling Chase all the truths of the world. Chase is eager to learn.
Over Thanksgiving Jason took on the daunting feat of potty training Kaleb. The pediatrician told us to start taking him to the potty every 15 min. I thought that there is no way I am going to do this any time soon seeing that I am breast feeding a 4 week old. But he stuck with it and Kaleb is now potty trained. It was amazing that he really did go every 15 min. Just like everything else this transition seemed pretty easy for him. Although, before we started trying he seemed to want nothing to do with it. I think he finally realized that it was more comfortable sitting in thin dry underwear than a thick wet diaper. I've only had to nurse Chase in the bathroom standing up over Kaleb on the toilet a few times. Ha! He still wears a diaper at night, but usually wakes up in the morning dry. Good Job Big Boy Kaleb!

Chase, 0-4 weeks

We quickly found out that Chase is a water baby. He loved his first bath and has never made a voice of discomfort or dislike about his baths since. Check out his big belly!
All snuggled up in his POOH outfit
Chillin' w/ Dad
We took similar pictures with Kaleb at this age in the same cammo outfit. It's so fun to play dress up and take pictures at this age...they can't really object...or at least cant move if they do.

Happy 3rd Birthday Kaleb!

On Halloween day, the day after Chase and I got home from the hospital, we had a little birthday party for Kaleb. I wanted to have it that weekend b/c the whole family was in town...even though it was very hectic and I was very tired. He loves Diego, the animal rescuer, so I collected all the decorations and ordered the cake before going to have the baby and then let the family do the rest. Thanks family!!Here's the Diego cake and Kaleb still plays w/ the cake toppers.
It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed playing outside...

Aunt Amanda and Uncle Jeremy brought their bounce house for all to enjoy.

Although very overwhelming and tiring for everyone, it was a great day and we are so proud of our big 3 year old, Kaleb.

Introducing Chase Tyler Bruns

Delivery was so easy this time around. We went in at 6am and Chase was born at 8:44. We were instantly in love. Last time with Kaleb there was a lot of anxiety when he was handed to me, but this time I knew we would survive one way or another, just like we did with Kaleb.We didn't even see Chase's eyes for the first several days. He was a very sleepy baby.
Kaleb had this priceless look of awe on his face when he was holding Chase for the first time. He would stare at him and then stare at my barren body in the hospital bed. We had told him what was going to happen, but it is truly a miracle for all of us to actually see.

Proud grandparents below...


Chase with his fauxhawk on the way home for the first time!