Oy!

While Shaylee was here, she decided that wearing one of my 'silly' hats would be fun.

I love that hat, and I do wear it.

But Bug, I don't think those strings were meant to be used that way...

look out

"Father, that whole bottle thing was great, and I really enjoyed the time we spent together, but seriously dude, you need to shower and shave.

I can't breathe!"

Its feedin' time

Our first bottle feeding. There was much success. Until the bottle ran out.

A super huge HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY to Shaylee!

Uncle Curt, Aunt Sally, and Cousin Chase love you bunches!

so tired

Not real keen on waking up just yet.

A few minutes later we got the wail that essentially says "If I don't get a boob in my face soon, I WILL SCREAM LOUDER!!"

you're just asking for it

Dude, when you make faces like this, you will be kissed. Repeatedly.

Its a good thing we bath you, because otherwise you would smell like Mom and Dad spit. eeeww!

the mask

"I am the the 'blue-green-masked-baby man'! You will fear (and hear) my wrath if I don't get fed soon!"

not a swinger

"Mother, you know I prefer to sit in my bouncy seat. This is no bouncy seat, but some kind of swinging device. To show my protest at being placed in such a contraption, I will now fill my pants. Again.

Now, I say good day to you, ma'am!"

Best. Photo. Ever.

I don't think there's been a better picture taken in the history of the world.
My 2 favorite people on the planet, getting a good look at eachother.

I'd type more, but I seem to have something in my eyes...

Take notice of the notice

I'm not gonna sign my every weblog post as-

Curt

-anymore, since I'm really the only one posting stuff here.

But do you want some baby photos? Well its nice that I've assumed that you're asking, because yes, we've got baby photos on Chases' very own webpage!

I'll keep posting stuff here (mostly because I seem to think I'm pretty witty with my own commentary), but we'll be archiving all the super duperest pictures over at the Chase website.

Join me, and we will water the lawn together!

This is quite possibly the bestest first Fathers Day gift I've got yet.

Geez, I'm a geek.

Curt. Duh.

'the oh face'

Filling out the TPS* (Totally Poopy Shorts) reports.

Did you get the memo...? Yeah... Super. If you could just keep that off the furniture... that'd be great... Umkay?

Angry Toad

Your mighty kung-fu stance will never be a match for my "Cranky Frog" fighting position!
Hi-ya!!

More Kodaks?!

I swear to god Mom, once I figure out how to use my hands I am totally TAKING THAT CAMERA AWAY FROM YOU!

Check um ups

Chase had his 2 week physical/check-up/body prodding today. Everything looks pretty good (or, I guess handsomely good when it comes to a boys check up).

His weight, length, and overall stunning good looks were all on par, if not better than normal (especially the good looks part).

There is a tiny issue of a little smudge on his cheek that a dermatologist will have to look at soon, but other than that we've got one (usually) happy, healthy boy.

Now once we can get past this "lets wake up at 4 am EVERY DAY" thing, mom and dad will be better too ;)

Curt

I'd like to place an order

Yes, I'd like one large order of SLEEP!

Moving the Pile

Using a Bobcat to move the pile of dirt so I can finally plant Chases' tree.
Grandpa Lyle had some fun.

Sleeping in green

Being adorable is hard work. Time for a nap.

Boy n Bill

Do we like Grandpa Bill?
I think so.

Sprinkler

For the very first time, today Chase did the "pee while my diaper is off" thing.
There was pee on Mom, Dad, and Baby. It was a golden bucket of urination goodness.

I couldn't be more proud.

Now, once we master that whole "write your name in the snow" thing, we're pretty much set.

Curt

Wah!

Sally and I like to use nicknames for just about everything, so it was only a matter of time (or days in this case) that we came up with a nick for Chase.

Monkey

This photo shows his Howler Monkey Face.

cousins

At least he was nice enough not to unleash a rowdy, loud poo while she was holding him ;)

That flash is getting on my new nerves!

We're really, really trying to work up the energy to build a Chase-based website. It should only take us another day or so.

In the meantime, here's a photo I would title "Chase imitating 'Sean Penn vs. the paparazzi'".

Curt

Weigh in

Took Chase in for a quick weight check this afternoon. He had dropped to 7.14 lbs. after leaving the hospital (which is about normal), but just 7 days later he's back up to 8.20 lbs.
Which makes sense, since he eats about as often as his dad. Every 2 hours.

Curt

too cute for title

mmm...shoulder

down time

We're having some technical problems here at the House of Chase. All computer and internet related.
More photos should come soon, Berners Lee permitting.

G 'n C

We were curious to see how Giorgio (the cat) would react to this new pink skinned being in "his house". The first time we laid Chase out on a bed to check his diaper, G jumped up, gave him a sniff, and just stared.
A few seconds later, Chase shot out a left hook and nailed G right in the nose.

Thats m'boy, establishing his dominance early :)

Curt

Chase, all cleaned up (mostly)

We (I) didn't take a whole lot of pictures after this, because, you know, we were kinda busy :)
There will be more to come, because there were approximately 4.2 million digital cameras in the room once the rest of the family could come in.

Curt

Borned Identity

Chase William Brown was born at 3:19 p.m., weighs 8.36 lbs, measures 20.7 inches, and is the cutest baby EVER.

Oh yes, there will be pictures coming soon. Probably hundreds of them.

Go Time!

Water broke at 6:30 a.m. To the hospital just after 7. Drugged up by 8:30.
Now we're just playing the waiting game. I'm a nervous wreck.

Curt