The DeWALT

Jack has a new favorite.  If you can't figure out what he's urgently pointing at, search the area for a drill; chances are, that's what he wants.  Not sure if it's because of all the construction we've been doing around here, so he knows what it does and likes it or if he just likes the looks of it.  I know anything and everything can be turned into a gun by a little boy, and a drill does resemble a gun, so maybe the gun thing starts a whole lot younger than I thought it did! :P

We're smarter than to think a toy plastic
one would replace the real thing!

These things are HEAVY!

Uh-oh...he spots another one!

Friends

The Fankhausers were back in town!

Weekend Project

We've talked about "remodeling" this bathroom since we moved in.  A few rebates to Menards and a couple gift cards showed up in the mail last week, so we decided it was time.  Ryan got the vanity and toilet torn out Friday night.  Saturday saw paint (that was my job), new flooring, new sink, toilet back in, and mirror hung.  Today he finished up w/ a light fixture.  A little trim is still left to do, but it's fully functional and looks awesome, so I'm not worried about a few pieces of trim!  I should be better at getting BEFORE pictures, but you really have to be on the ball b/c when Ryan gets going, there is no stopping him!  It's a hard space to photograph, so you'll have to come visit to really see it. :)

(The color in the top photo is much more accurate.)

And a few more from Grammi..

Jack's "How I Spent My Winter Vacation"

Jack spent a good percentage of his vacation going on rides...

Lots of walks

The other percentage of his time was spent at the pool...

...with Grammi & Papa...

...at the park...

...and eating...

:)

Nice bed head :)

Amazing what a kid will eat when he's mesmerized by a talking parrot!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK! 

In Flight

We recently flew south to see Ryan's parents.  Jack did very well on all the flights, until about the last 20 minutes as we came into Des Moines.  It was past 10:00 and the poor kid was deliriously tired by that point.

He loved looking out the window.  Here he is hogging the window seat! :)

Playing at the airport

Finally asleep.  This kid goes down GREAT for naps and bedtime as long as he's laid down in a bed.  Getting him to sleep in your arms takes a LOT of walking.  He's not even 18lbs yet, but even 18lbs gets heavy after while.  Good work Ryan!

Pictures from the trip to come...

Baby Stephas

My friend Kerrie and I got to host a shower for our friend Sarah to celebrate little baby Stephas who should be here in about a month!

Despite some sketchy weather almost everyone was able to make it.

Thanks to everyone who brought food!

Another little Jayhawk on the way...

Okay, so these are the baby's TRUE colors!

Looking forward to meeting little Baby S.!