My little Joe Mauer...

This weekend I got a new T-ball set. I have been trying to play with the big softballs and metal bat that mom and dad use to play softball, but it just got to be to heavy. Also, mom really didn't like me practicing my $45 million dollar swing with the metal bat by her car! So, we went to the front yard and I got to practicing. Mom thinks that I will be the next Joe Mauer (that's right, go Twins)...I am showing a strong throw with my right arm and a killer lefty swing! Check it out....


Just getting the ball ready....and....

Check out that swing. Notice that I put my full body into it. I even have my left hand on top. I keep my elbow up, just like Dad says!

Cheeeeeese~

Ooooo, the hose....water time!

We had a great weekend. We didn't get to go home, but we wish our friends Jake and Elizabeth a great and happy life together! They got hitched....finally! We hope to see them soon! We did make a trip to the Como Zoo this morning... more pictures to come this week. I can't put all the pictures into one album...at least not tonight!

Love Jake

Smoothie King

Hello Friends!

Today I am seeing the sun for the first time in a week. No... NOT because I've been punished from seeing the outside for not eating veggies, but because the weather has stunk pretty badly - rain, rain, cold and clouds! A friend of mine suggested we get our Handy Manny tool sets and build and Ark. We held off in favor of eating animal crackers and hitting on girls.

I've attached a few pictures of "Smoothie Time" - my favorite time of the day. After a run or when I'm not eating well, dad gets out the blender and ingredients. Mom catches a chair and we're having a party! I'm the helper. I toss fruit in and dad does the "easy" work pushing the buttons. I try to help, but I make a mess if I hit the buttons without the cover on. Those parents, quick learners... keep it unplugged until the cover is on! Geesh!

This is super yummy, I yell "Smooooothies" whenever I see the blender.

Much love,
-Jacob

Oh... Duncan say's send chewies, silly puppy cant type.

My new kitchen...yay!

So, this past weekend, our friend Adam Neuville came out to help us install our new floor throughout the kitchen and dining room. He did an amazing job. We could not have done it without him! We may still be working on it if he hadn't come out. Plus, he had really neat tools that made it very easy!
So, here are some before and after pictures of each area! We also got new stainless steal appliances! They are awesome and look so good.
In the first picture, you will notice a vacuum in the corner. That is my new Dyson with the ball! It is awesome! I works so well and I would recommend it without a doubt to everyone!!

This is the pantry before and after....

Main kitchen area before and after...

Dining area before and after...the second picture is a little off, but you get the idea!

We love it and hope you all can see it in person!

Love all of you!