Happy Thanksgiving!

My dad and brother came down from Minnesota for the weekend. Which means that I'm making the turkey and all the fixings. Should be interesting! At least it's just for family so when something doesn't turn out we can all tally this up as a good memory. Jack is of course thrilled because "Knuckles" is here to play basketball with him. They were watching videos on YouTube and then trying to dunk like what they saw. I think Steve will appreciate the break from having to play basketball and cheer when Jack makes it.

We went back to Jack's asthma doctor in Des Moines yesterday and he is happy with the progress Jack has made with his meds, but his goal is to have Jack not cough at all. So to make a long story short, we're going to try some new meds and go back in 3 months. Steve and I have to get our flu shot, that's our assignment I guess.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! I'm excited to get out our Christmas decorations and get our tree tomorrow! Jack already talked Steve into putting up the outside Christmas lights.

Pictures...

Jack has been really funny lately. I went upstairs to get ready for bed, and go into the bathroom where Jack is sitting on his stool playing his guitar in front of the mirror.

His morning routine involves me getting him when he wakes up around 6:30ish and bringing him into our bed where he reads books to Steve while he snores away...

The New "Mini"

My sister, Lindi called our family minivan the "mini". So I'm sure if she were here today she would have some very special name for our new automobile! We bought it yesterday after months of looking and research. It's nice to finally have that item crossed off our list. We (especially me) am really good at packing LOTS of stuff when we travel places, which is why we wanted to get one so we would have enough space for all involved...Jack, new baby, dog, kitchen sink, etc.

I know I really have to up-date with other fun pictures of when my dad was here and things Jack has been up to. So I'll see how much time Jack gives me now to work on this! Otherwise it will have to be my personal goal for the week.

babysitter for a week...

One last thing...I'm sure I'll have some stories to tell after this week is over, my dad or Bapa as Jack calls him is coming down for the week to watch Jack during the day so our friends can have a break. We'll keep you posted to see if he lasts the whole week or not...

halloween and leaves

Jack was a horse for Halloween...well, actually he was a horse-rider. His back legs made up the back legs of the horse. He wasn't too sure about all the Halloween stuff until he figured out that going around with that costume on meant that people would give you candy! YUM! It was a little tricky to put him in his carseat with that thing on, but we made it work. Look how much he enjoyed it!


He has also liked helping dad with the leaves! It keeps both of them entertained.

where has the time gone?

I can't believe my last post was over a month ago! Yikes...


(this is Steve and Jack at the pond around Jordan Creek Town Center in Des Moines...Jack loved to watch the goldfish)

Things have been a little crazy in the Stepec household. One of the major changes is that Jack's daycare lady moved out of town so we have no daycare. But praise the Lord we have wonderful friends who have stepped in. He goes 2 days a week to 2 different houses and Steve has Friday off. It's worked out really well so far and Jack seems to really enjoy being able to go to Wal-Mart, McDonalds, the library, and who knows where else when Steve and I are working. The tricky part is I try to leave work right at 4:00 to go get him, so I'm often behind on school things...oh well, that pile of stuff will still be there the next day!

(mom putting Jack to work with the dustbuster...you've got to start somewhere, right?)

Jack also had an asthma attack which was scary but what a relief to have a "plan" and know what to do at 1:00 in the morning. He's not too sure about his "ducky face" or his inhaler, but he takes his medicine morning and night all on his own (oh yes, we do bribe him with 3 chocolate chips).



I enjoyed a weekend in the cities with Trisha, April, and Erin. We hit up Target, Mall of America, Noodles and Company, TGI Fridays, Brueggers Bagels, and Erin and I ended our trip to Borders. We have so much fun, and my stomach hurt from laughing so much! They bring such joy and fun to even things that shouldn't really be funny! Thanks girls.