The washer box has been Jack's favorite toy for weeks.
His favorite thing to do in his "house" is to read books w/ Ryan or I.
The only problem is that he can read books a lot longer than I
can stay scrunched up sitting in there with him!
Here's Jack & his buddy Luke having lunch in the house.

Jack's into trying on everyone else's shoes
...taking after Aunt "Marce"

Jack's best one yet
Look at that look...playing it for all it's worth!

Dad used this headband to cover the goose egg
later that day when he went to a sitters...genius! :)

Enjoyin' himself some cider glazed pork

This little guy is such a joy!

Wedding Bells

I majorly failed at taking pictures at Jana & Billy's wedding. :(  I guess it took a little more to be a bridesmaid than I realized.  Good thing "photographer" is not included in a bridesmaid's duties!

Beautiful Bride!

"Bopa" & Jack

Sack race!!

I have no idea who these people are, but I thought it was hilarious
that they were gathered around admiring Kyle and the boys' master piece!

Note to any unmarried Brinkmans:
Remove hidden spare keys from vehicle before wedding.
Uncles, cousins, and brothers are not stupid!
Note to brothers and cousin:
YOUR DAY WILL COME!

Burrito Man

Jack was thrilled to get his rice & beans in a tortilla.

Keepin' it clean...

...FORGET THAT!

This kid could've cared less about books until
about a month ago--now he loves them. (YEAH!)

Time for another trim.  Had to wear the cape after he saw dad
wearing it for his haircut.  Curly hair is pretty forgiving, thankfully!

Shower at the Coop

The girls and I got to throw a tea party

WEDDING SHOWER FOR JANA
(woooo-ho! :))

a few weekends ago for some family and close friends.

We held it at Sweet Annie's in the chicken coop.  What a great setting!

Robyn, who owns the coop did all the food, decorating, and serving.
She was a wonderful hostess!

It was a rainy day, which ended up being kind of fun in the cozy little coop.

Next up...the wedding...less than two weeks away!! :)

Here's a sneak peak at Jack's possible wedding outfit...minus the bow tie I hope we can con him into wearing for a few pictures at least!  He wasn't happy w/ me because I put his loafers on him instead of his Teva's--he wanted to go play outside, not get dressed up for no reason.  (I had to see if it fit!)

Ham Ball

Jack is turning into more of a ham ball when the camera comes out.  Usually you only get this face if you ask him to wink, but sometimes it come out when he sees the camera.  It's funny sometimes...as long as we can still get a decent picture too!  The second two pictures are courtesy of Alisa--she said she told him to smile and this is what she got.

"Maybe if I wink at her mom won't be mad
that I dove my hand into the enchilada sauce."

Last weekend we...

...had a visit from the DeYoungs...

:)

Slightly different skin tones :)

They've got a whole set of clothes between the two of 'em!

AND

...introduced Grammi & Papa to the Iowa State Fair...

Not sure what everyone saw, but whatever it was, Ryan missed it.

AND

...took Ditty for a ride...

Smoothie Face

No real need to explain how much Jack enjoyed his breakfast this morning...

YUM!!

*WINK*

The "facial hair" eventually spread into a unibrow,
side burns, chest hair, etc., etc.  ....BATH TIME!