Hot!

This video isn't very exciting or hugely funny, but along about 22 seconds or so, pay attention to Jack. This was at Ichiban, a Japanese grill restaurant (for Leslie's birthday) a couple of weekends ago. This is what Jack is supposed to do with hot stuff... "Blow on it."

Concrete Slab is Poured

So, in only a few days, we've gone from an empty lot with loads of weeds to this! The concrete foundation is poured and curing, and the water works are imbedded. It's really looking good. (The audio for this video doesn't work-sorry!)

PROGRESS!!!

This is the first in the series. We went to see the site on Saturday, and they actually had done a lot of work! It was a very exciting moment, and very encouraging. You'll be able to see that the foundation is coming along, and the footprint of the house is solidly on the ground. Please forgive me for the running commentary.

Turk - Marley's Husband

Turk is a different name. We're not sure yet if we think it fits him, but he's a good dog, and now-he's our dog! Thanks to Rob and Christen for giving us their first baby. Even though we're in-between houses right now, Turk is a good fit for us, and hopefully will be a good buddy for Marley. He is 3 years old (Marley is 4). He's been around a small child for a couple of years. He's a hound mix and is the same weight as Marley. Whereas she's a bit longer and taller that him, he's a bit more muscular and thicker through the chest. Marley was pretty possessive of her territory, but overall they played well together and it wasn't bad for the first day. Turk is the exact color of Marley's legs, so I'd say he's tan, almost russet.
Here's a couple of pics..I'm sure better ones will follow.

Big Boy

Tuesday the 21st was haircut day for Jack and I. Since there was no Mommy or Aunt Emily available to help out this time, we were on our own. Normally I would get Jack's hair cut while holding him in my lap, then Mommy or Aunt Emily would entertain him while I get mine cut. So, yesterday, Jack sat in the booster seat by himself while the nice lady at Greatclips did his hair. I was so impressed. And this is after a trip to the doctor where he let Dr. Wiley look in his ears, mouth, up his nose, and listen to him breathing before and after a nebulizer breathing treatment- all without the first chirp or tear!
He is such a good boy!

Watching the lady do her work in the mirror.

Careful around the ears please.

At the storage building where we have all of our stuff.

Time Marches On

We're settled in our temp house here in Brainerd, and life has finally slowed down a bit. Don't worry though...even though I haven't updated the blog in a long while, high-jinks have still been occurring in the Turner household. The pictures below are of Jack in the bath, wearing his 'hat.'

We had a great time during Easter this year. Jack wore a great outfit that his Grammie and Grandpa bought for him. We dyed eggs, had a huge meal, and generally had a great time visiting and playing.