Kevin the Jungle Gym

The "Bens" (Bailey & Williams) were really excited at Kevin's Open House because he was giving away free flips! One at a time boys!

Grayson wanted in on that action...

Tag Team back again...

And of course, the "Carrie, not Kerry" joke never gets old!

Cabinet pulls...check

I finally got the cabinet pulls installed. Here are a couple of pictures. I think they look pretty good. We have the wall color dilemma down to about 13,000 possible choices. On Monday the baseboard goes in so all that is left to do is fix the closet door and we are done! By the way, a guy is coming to check out the old truck tomorrow. The Van goes back on Craig's List on Tuesday -after it gets a new windshield.

The truck

Here it is----the truck. Yes, Dad and Kev went to Oregon to get it. Yes, it has a "Flying A Ranch "decal on the back. Yes, it has dents and scratches---proof it hasn't been repainted to hide a crash. Yes, Dad got 24 mpg on the way home. Time to say goodbye to the van---it was a great ride---and the old truck-----mom's not cryin'.

Derek the Entertainer

A little video of Derek hamming it up while holding Caleb. Watch the eyebrows. Such a character!

Good Times at Steed Manor

The Kids

Carissa, Derek, Grayson

Paige (she wouldn't let me take her picture), Ben


The Band: Birds of Prey

Family Fun

A Very Special Day

Saturday was Carissa's baptism, and not only was it a beautiful, sunny and pleasantly warm day, it was sweet and memorable for Carissa. She was especially excited to have Gramma and Grampa, Gramma Pam, and Uncle Kevy there. We didn't take a lot of pictures due to being extremely rushed, but we'll post what we do have.

Like all good days, this one started with hot chocolate on the patio in the morning with Grandpa.

And some pillow throwing and wrestling with Uncle Kevy.

We barely got these pictures taken; this was about 30 seconds before we started the program. Carissa and her best friend Katie (who we neglected to take a picture of) were dressed in their little jumpsuits and were so cute! They sang a duet right before they were baptised and I don't think there was a dry eye in the whole place. It was very very sweet, especially considering that these two have been best friends since birth.Here is Carissa as fresh and clean as a daisy!

After a little lunch at home with a few friends, we headed out to O'Melveny Park for a hike. Finally green after being devastated by fire in October, the beauty of the day was a perfect way to cap off such a spiritual experience in the morning. If only you could have heard the sound effects from this guy!!! Despite the smog, we still enjoyed the view.Although we missed the whole family being with us, Carissa felt greatly loved by so many friends who were there and appreciated all the love from your phone calls, cards and gifts. Thank you for all the love you have shown her, and us.

We're gettin' there

Dad took a little video today to kind of show how things look. Tomorrow we hope to start the backsplash and while we're gone, mGuy will re-finish the floor.