Gone Fishin'

After filling in an area of the side walk (that got chipped away during the brick removal on the front of the house) with cement, G-pa Jack let me put my hand prints in it! It was kind of messy, but I liked it. Here's a look at the finished product.

Well, we're off on our vacation today. Can't wait to get there. I spent the morning helping Dad clean the boat and clean out the coolers and pack, and all that stuff. Its going to be pretty crazy with all my cousins, they're a rowdy bunch. I'm sure we'll have all kinds of funny stories to share upon our return.

So, that leaves me to say up front, that I'm not sure what kind of internet service we'll have when we're up there. G-pa Jack is bringing his lap top, so maybe it'll work. I'm not sure if Mom's phone will have internet, since it didn't in KC when we were there. We'll really try to not leave you guys hanging. Our usually bloggy-sitter(G-ma E) is coming on the trip with us, so there's no one left to man the ship. Other wise, we'll be back in a week, and we'll miss you dearly. (cough, cough)

Don't do anything I wouldn't do,
HAJ

The cousins are here!

Rally Time

Here's a picture of me and my favorite guitarist, Tom "Val" Valentine. He's Patrick's dad. He's also responsible for teaching me how to fake sneeze and how to make that "pop" sound when you pull your finger out of your mouth. I'm sure these are all skills that will get me through the teenage years.

Can you even believe I caught a cold? I know! If I had a dime for every time I sneezed yesterday, well I sure as heck would be stickin' around here. I'd be retired on a beach in Bermuda. I'm definitely feeling better today, the sneezing is less. Don't worry, I'll rally for vacation tomorrow.

Life is not all beer and skittles,
HAJ

Summer's Going Too Fast

There's not much better in life than eating a summer fresh peach while laying in bed. You should try it.

I know, I know, I don't even want to get into it. I know my posting has been sub-par this week. Its the usual reasons, the same as everyone else, so I won't get into it. But, summer has just gone too fast. Too much to do, and three months time is not enough.

Today we're awaiting the arrival of Gammy and G-pa Jack! Then tomorrow, Auntie Niki, uncle Larry, and my cousins Larry, Pres, and Cody will be here. THEN - we all go to Brainerd for a week and meet up with G&G E, and Uncle Derek and New Auntie! We'll be there a whole week! I just can't wait. We need a vacation around here like nobodies business.

Well, we're off to the airport to pick up the first of the arrivals from TX!
HAJ

Wanna a sip?

Coming home from school

Giant Eye Balls

On Thursday night last week, we got to babysit Patrick so his mom and dad could go out to a fancy dinner. Mom tried and tried to get some nice pictures of us, but we were way too busy playing. One time Patrick tried to work with Mom, but there was no way I was gonna. I was just way too into chewing on the eyeballs that come from my giant stacking bricks set.

5 Days Until Vacation, (but who's counting)
HAJ

PS - Happy Birthday shout out to Brian! No one can believe you're only 28.