Jack and mom were tired of being cooped up in the house due to this wonderful cold winter weather, so dad took us out to the Incredible Pizza Company to play and have fun.

Jack likes chocolate.

We get back home and Jack has the urge to demo all his new gifts.

Jack really enjoys his table and chairs. For the fist couple of days he mostly enjoyed carrying the chairs around the house with him, now he likes to sit down and color or play with stickers. The "snort" is also a favorite.(reference the book Are You My Mother)

G'ma Darla stops by with more gifts for Jack.

I've been meaning to "Thank You" for the Barrel full of monkeys...I feel like all I am ever doing is picking monkeys up around the house.

Out to brunch with the Stanfords.

Obviously, Grandma Ruby does not have Tot Locks!

Jack pets dinner.

Neil's parents hosted a special New Years Eve dinner, in which live lobster was the main course.

Jack & Abby open Christmas presents.

Abby is Jack's only cousin. She is 3 years old and lives in Sioux Falls.

Jack & Great G' Pa Bob.

Over New Years weekend the family went to Sioux Falls to celebrate Christmas. We had a great visit and had wonderful driving conditions. When we left Des Moines it was around 64 degrees outside, when we got out of the car in Sioux Falls it was 14 degrees...wow, we sure don't miss that!

Christmas.

Jack's 1st time sledding.

Christmas Eve in the empty lot across the street from us.

How many licks does it take to finish a Tootsie Pop?

Jack feeds himself with a spoon for the 1st time.

Jack in Mom & Dad's bed watching Sesame Street.

Carson Tolsma.

Jack & Carson.

Jack was a great helper with Carson. Carson is Neil's cousin (Jay's) little boy. Carson is 12 weeks old. We all enjoyed haveing the Tolsma's over for the weekend.

Jack Pre- Hair Cut.

Jack closing a business deal.

Jack's 1st visit with Santa.

Having fun at the mall.

Jack & Mom.

Good Morning!