Home Sweet Home

When we first arrived at my parents home things were a little torn up. We ended up arriving four days earlier than we'd planned, so we got there just in time for the renovations. They were laying some tile in the entry way in preparation of having carpet installed the next day. Uncle Scott let the kids get their hands dirty as he taught them the trade. Here's Avery raking some mud.


Why would anyone let a two year old boy around a big pile of mud INDOORS, I don't know, but Uncle Scott didn't see anything wrong with it... he also only has nine fingers. I'm just sayin' is all.

Stetson is putting in the spacers... Good job, little man.



Let's talk about Uncle Scott. He's pretty much the greatest uncle any kid could have!! He's the only person I've ever met who can make my kids laugh as hard as their Daddy can. It didn't take long for Avery to decide that her vacation plans entailed wherever Uncle Scott was going to be. I posted this picture of him on my very first blog post, and I'm posting it again because I love it. And I love him! He radiates laughter, always wears a smile, even when he's getting schooled by his little sister in volleyball (yeah, EAT IT!) He showed me a great time while we were there, took me under his wing, let me tag along to his outings. He even took me to a movie AND bought popcorn and treats! WHOA!! That's huge. Um, forking out dough for a full priced movie ticket is pretty much unheard of around here, I just can't bring myself to do it! Don't even get me started on the price of the treats! All I have to say is butter free popcorn and frozen Junior Mints.... mmmmmmmmmm.