Week Twenty Two

This is Emmie (daughter of my good friend Becky). She and Jack spend a lot of time riding next to each other in their strollers, while Becky and I try to walk off the "baby weight." Becky has had A LOT more success than I have, but I'll keep trying!


Emmie gives Jack a reassuring pat that the whole growing up thing isn't all that bad.


Tom built Jack a "mini-swingset" to hold his very own swing. We thought that it would be a good investment since Jack-a-Roo LOVES to swing!


We spent the majority of the week in Eau Claire visiting with the grandparents, since Tom was off to Holland and Italy for work. We had a GREAT time, and we even got to spend the day with Grandma Jane on her 29th birthday! As a special gift to her Jack let her read him his new favorite book.


While in Eau Claire Jack was able to meet his new friend Miles (son of our friends Chris and Lindsay). Yeah another boy friend! Jack was very envious of all Miles' hair.


Here are Jack and Miles dreaming of future ski trips with their dads. I think they just got board of listening to Lindsay and I share motherhood tips. All in all it was great to meet Miles and we can't wait to spend more time together when we return to E.C.


Grandma Nancy and Grandpa Tom made a quick jump over the border to Mexico on their recent trip to Texas. They found this adorable hat for Jack and just had to buy it, so he and Grandpa could be twins.


Grandma Jane graces Jack with her wonderful harmonica playing.....I'm sure she will bust out the washboard and paintstick, just like at the Sawmill Saloon, on our next visit.


Once Grandpa Tim heard that Jack enjoyed swinging, he made it his mission to scope out all of the swings in the Eau Claire Area. I'm not sure who had more fun swinging, Jack or Grandpa!


I walked into my parents' room only to find my son lying on their bed receiving a massage....I sure wish I had his life!


Jack thought he was pretty cool sporting his new hunting hat with Grandma Nancy's blaze orange gardening shoes. It sure is a good thing that Jack likes being outside with all the different activities our family is involved with!


Grandpa Tom and Jack had too much fun on their walk in the woods, so they had to take a quick snooze.


We visited another Eau Claire Area must-see...Irvine Park. Jack rode the bear with Grandma Jane's help, while Grandpa Tim went to see if any swings were available. After the park we did the right thing and made a stop at Olson's Ice Cream Parlor. Don't worry Jack...Grandpa Tim will be sure to get you your first chocolate malt when you are ready!


SOOOOOO much fun tuckers a little guy out!