a day in the life of a driver...

I followed Jack around this morning and took these pictures in the span of about 1 hr. He's still driving by my feet in the computer room as I type. I didn't keep taking pictures, but I could have :o) Here's my house in its current form- a parking lot.

Football and Poker

This past week we had two really fun nights with friends. We had a few people over earlier in the week to watch the Vikings lose at football, and then this weekend Bryan and I both played poker with a few friends. Actually, the guys have done it every few months, but this was the first time some girls got together as well. I took Jack with me, and did well playing my first poker game ever, even if I didn't win :o) Was a blast with friends though and Jack loved snacking all night!

Football action!

I am a boy and I like to play!

Jack is on the go every moment he's awake. I sit on the couch and get tired just watching him :o) Here are the places he has played over the last week.

At School in the theater before the drama..

With Josiah looking at books...

Loving the park..

In the Bathtub, especially with the running water...

He's even starting to like sitting (playing) on his little potty. We've had success once so far :o)

back in HK

We've had a very full first week back in Hong Kong. We were able to catch up with lots of friends, get over jet lag, and spend time together as a family. Oh, and the boys got haircuts, which were needed! We went to the Noahs Ark Theme park on Tues with Christine and Josiah. They have some really neat kids exhibts, so the boys had fun. Really facinating!

This weekend the boys had hair cuts. here are the before and after shots, as well as some pictures of us at a basketball tournament at school.

Our Christmas holiday!

Well, Most of the explination for our trip is in the post below, so I think I will just put up lots of pictures... Enjoy!

Visit to IA...

Lunch with Ellen and Josh...

Christmas with the Schroeders in MO and WI

on the road again...

We head back to Hong Kong tomorrow. Its been a WONDERFUL three weeks filled with family, friends and food :o) I cannot post any pictures because my parents computer connection is too slow, but I will soon, once we are back. We are praying for a good flight back with Jack, he has been a great traveler once again. Long car rides, no problem, sleeping in many different beds (not perfect, but good) and warming up quickly to all the family and friends we spent time with. I am looking forward to getting home and getting over jet lag and resuming our "daily" life. We will miss all you in the USA, and look forward to seeing out HK friends soon. Happy 2010!