Busy; Jared

He may be the smallest but oh my, the actions and personality aren't small. #proudparent

Sporting Business Class

Demitri posing in his tux.

New Bike Repair Man in training

One of the hobbies I used to have here in Haven was fixing the bikes. By far the best mind relaxer, unwinding hobby I've stumbled across. When we got here several weeks ago, one of the first things folks asked me was if I was going to repair bikes again so after some thought I decided it would be great activity for Drew and myself. Even if it meant spending more time teaching Drew then actually fixing bikes. This pic is of Drew's very first bike repair job; he replaced the entire front rim, tube and tire. He put another used tire on the rear wheel, he properly inflated the tires, he lubed the drivetrain and then took it for a test ride. Oh, what accomplishment glee he had. Priceless.
Yes, I managed to fix a few bikes myself in those few days we went there. Our bike shop schedule is 5-6:30pm weekdays. We haven't had time to clean up the bike shop or organize things; first we need to catch up on all the repairs. Drew has already selected his next project... I can't wait.

Drew's Manicure

Drew's toenails were so long we had to use Demitri's chainsaw to trim them.

Nov 19 - Happy Birthday Demitri

Nov 19th had us see our last 5yr old turn 6! Now we are at three 6yr olds. Demitri has been talking about a chainsaw for the past 8 months and for his birthday he got this life like replica of a Husqvarna chainsaw complete with idle, full throttle sounds and rotating chain. Wow!

Nov 24 - Sunday Morning

This is "the moment" all parents wish for on Sunday mornings; all your kids independently organized themselves and did something quietly while you and your better half enjoy a cup of coffee at the kitchen table.

Nov 22 - First Snow

Welcome this morning with a bit of snow that fell overnight.

Nov 18 - Air Seeder by Drew

Drew built this air seeder from LEGOs. Brand yet to be determined.

11/12/13: Happy 90th Birthday

Today we got to participate in my grandpas 90th Birthday and what a festival it was. There was live music, choir singing, fine dining and desserts

Nov 9 - 102% Pure Boys

The boys find it fun to crawl through this drainage culvert that runs under road near where we are staying. The smell of their clothes after a few passes through the 16ft culvert.... Phew!

Nov 7 - More then one party to birthday a wear hat

A duck, a dog, a toochka (bird), its Pinnochio. The boys playing with the reminders of last nights birthday party at Breanna's.

Nov 7 - Lunch Box Juniors

The twins in school sporting lunch boxes we got from the under street vendors in Kiev.

Nov 6 - Walmart Men's Wear

Demitri & Brent visiting Men's Wear at Walmart.

Nov 6 - Seems like Halloween on the 6th

The boys are into fanahticahs (lights) now; they carry flashlights in the evenings, tape them to their toys and bikes. Quite the fad now here in our house. Today we went to The Dollar Store and got these nice $1 flashlights for them. No greater joy to be had then these $1 LED flashlights. Sitting here with the house all dark because their flashlights can't work with the lights on according to the boys.

Nov 5 - School Collection

Teachers and students out in full force today raking the school grounds.

Nov 5 - Drew the artist

Drew's drawing of tractor in field.

Nov 5 - Tech Helpers coming up

Finally got some help on these inkjet printer repairs. Got two machines sitting here needing repair. Their quite time consuming and every little bit of help is welcome.

Nov 5 - Auto Load

Whenver my dad stops with his MPT anywhere near our house, the twins get on as if it was required.

Nov 4 - Board Work

Jared and Demitri drawiing it up on the dry erase board.

Nov 4 - Four Minds are better then one

This math facts gadget is easier to conquer with four minds working at it or is it...

Nov 4 - Feeding Time

Drew and Demitri feeding the locals.

Wagon Load of Goodness

I found another gem from last Sundays walk to farmyard. (Jared)