SPIDEY MAN!

I always bring Kaleb into the bathroom with me while I'm taking a shower and he plays with his toys. But today he disappeared out of my site in our stand up shower and I suddenly heard a few small wimpers. When I peaked out the door this is what I saw. "Kaleb Bruns!!" How did he get up there?? He climbed up the toilet and somehow turned around and was clutching onto the wall like he didnt know what he was going to do next. It was not funny at the time, but I noticed he was wearing his spider man pajamas which makes me crack up now (now that he's safe). Now I'm wondering how I'm ever going to be able to take a shower again...how do you put up gates around a toilet??

(I obviously did not run and get my camera at the time of the incidence... We recreated the picture for the blog w/ Daddy standing very close-which I'm sure putting him up there and taking pictures of him does not quite relay our sense of disapproval of this dangerous act-but it's definately a site to share!)

MULLET BE GONE!

Before: So, Kaleb has been sporting this fiesty mullet, but I did not have the courage to try and cut it myself, as alot of my friends have done to their kids. Also, I've noticed that blonde hair is starting to grow in and I thought if I cut it, the red would not show as much. Well, the mullet finally took its toll on me and I bucked up and had his hair cut this week. Although it looks much better, I was right about the red. It definately looks more blondish now. A lady at the mall actually commented on his "strawberry blonde" hair and I wanted to cry...no, no, its red I tried to exclaim!!
After:

Not the best after picture b/c his hair is not even brushed, but I was just trying to get a picture before he jumped out of the chair.

Kitchen Renovation

BEFORE:
When we first moved into our house I loved the layout and rooms, but the kitchen was horrible. I hated the white floors and counter tops that showed every little piece of dirt. The cabinets were also outdated. Sooo, we painted the cabinets ourselves and got new pulls. Then we got the granite countertops (about a year ago) and we recently got the floor tiled. I think we will put up crown moulding soon (As soon as I can talk Jason into it, that is)
AFTER:

150% BOY cont.

If I could only figure out how to rearrange the pictures on this site after I choose them it would save me alot of time and frustration!!!

Anyway, as I was saying...We "won" this marshmellow gun at a christmas party this year and Kaleb and Jason just LOVE it. It makes a really loud noise when it shoots and I thought it would scare Kaleb, but he loves it. Sophie is the one with her tail between her legs running for cover!


Watch out Frosty!

Lately Kaleb has been throwing his food on the floor and saying Uh-Oh (much to my dismay), but recently he has been putting his snacks on the floor and eating it like he was bobbing for apples. This perplexed me as I wondered where he learned this disgusting move (were they letting him do this at daycare?). Then we figured it out when we let Kaleb feed sophie a snack and he ran after her laughing as he watched her eat the treat off the floor. Ah-ha! Kaleb, you're not a dog!! (or as he calls them bow-wow)

Kaleb had his first "get down on the floor and scream" temper tantrum today. He wanted some Cheerios and I asked him to sign please. He did not feel obliged and decided to throw himself on the floor and cry, then he begged again and ran to the kitchen and threw himself down and cried some more. I couldn't help but smile-he was so cute. After 5 or 10 minutes he finally gave a half-hearted please sign and got his much desired Cheerios.

I know I wont think temper tantrums are very cute for long. We finally booked our trip to Greece for May. We are planning to take Kaleb with us and are a bit nervous about the whole thing. We know he will be fussy from the time change and know we will not be travel and sight see like we're used to, but will hopefully just be glad we are there.

**We welcome any advice from you who have travelled with a toddler or to Greece**

150% BOY

So today my forture cookie read " You have a charming way with words. Write a letter this week". So I thought I would linquistically mesmerize you today....if not, maybe you'll like the pictures!! :)

Kaleb's grandfather said he was 150% boy and i must say i have to agree with him 150%.



Crouching Tiger Fierce Dragon

HI-YA!

(Thanks for the cool Kung-Fu outfit from China Aunt Christie and Uncle Brett)

GROWING TOO FAST!!

I hope you all had a great Christmas. We celebrated ours w/ Jason's family this year in Knoxville. We were excited that Kaleb would enjoy opening his gifts this year, but he did not seem to care. Instead he tried to pull every ornament there was off the tree. He also enjoyed chasing the chihauhaus around saying bow wow, bow wow.

This past week he has just exploded with new development. He started calling the dogs bow wow's and he started saying "uh oh" when he fell or dropped something. He started giving kisses on the cheeks when asked (which is the most awesome thing ever!!) He started being efficient and safe going down the stairs feet first on his stomach. Now he just flies down them like he's on a sled. He also started signing please, which i'm not sure where he learned, but picked up awfully fast when we taught it to him...i guess he figured out it helps get him what he wants...He is just so much fun! It was awesome to spend so much time with him over christmas break, but really hard to go to work today (even just for 4 hours)...We went to the park today b/c it was pretty nice outside finally!!

Thanksgiving

We had my side of the family join us for dinner at our house for the first time. I cooked my first turkey and was pretty impressed actually. I got a good recipe out of a magazine and had a friend that went to culinary school tell me some good tips. We had a great spread and enjoyed it thoroughly. I feel like I didn't get to spend much time w/ family b/c i was either cooking/cleaning or chasing Kaleb around. But it was still nice to have everyone together, especially since Christie and Brett will be going to Africa soon (march 09').