Bubble Beard

Harper's impression of Daddy's new facial hair...

Christmas 2008

Harper had a great time playing with Jack all Christmas day. Here they are enjoying cookies while spinning in their new turtle shell thingies in Gammy's kitchen...

There was no lack of presents for the little ones. A very articulate Elmo was an instant hit with H...
Helping Guppy with his next backgammon move...

No Nap

This is what I'm looking for - a nap...

This is what I've got - no nap (H took to crawling out of her crib; keeping her in a bed is exponentially more difficult)...

Or maybe she can't sleep because our tree is too bright!
In house news, Eric has been busy patching the floor (it's the piece running between the two vents)...


And the refrigerator fits perfectly, and I mean perfectly, into its little fridge cubby.

On the Farm

Harper and Jack enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon on the farm.

Baby Jay

A sneak peek at the second Baby Jay, a little girl!

Looks Like a Kitchen

Our kitchen cabinets went in last week, with a few tweaks left to complete them. Not to mention the countertops and appliances. But it actually looks and feels like a kitchen now!

Parker Playdate (& Drywall)

Parker and dad Myron came to Lawrence Saturday morning for some quality park play time.
And on a less playful, yet still pleasing note we have drywall!

Taking Shape

Progress report: Harper is cuter than ever (pictured below with her peeps) and is sporting a much-needed new haircut. Plus her room now has carpet, providing a safe, soft place to play.





As for the house, the back addition of bathroom/utility room/screened porch is taking shape thanks to the genius of Mr. Jay. (Q: What do you do with three straight walls, but no square angles? A: After much cursing and contemplation, create an architectural element that was "always" a part of the plan. Note the angled soffit - should read better once siding is on.)

Demo & New Windows

Front of House Then
Front of House Now

Back of House Then
Back of House Now (OK, no photo of its current state, but entire porch thing is gone with framing started on bathroom - far right, utility - middle, and sunporch - left)

Inside Then


Inside Now

So, we're no where near settled (note the lack of walls, lack of drywall, lack of kitchen), but we do have new windows! And check Eric's stylin' toolbelt.

Fashion Forward