Just when I think I'm moving to Antarctica with Jeneva

Jeneva Dykstra in all her 5 years of wisdom has a great plan to move to Antarctica. It does involve a lot of walking, but nevertheless, I think it's almost failproof and could quite possibly get the job done. So fearless Jeneva, put on your boots because we're going walking in the morning.

I was definitely ready for some new scenery today when Jack kept running around the house like a wild banchee, getting louder by the hour and losing momentum on all his practice of answering "yes, mom?" when I say his name. Thus, moving to Antarctica with Jeneva would seem like a likely solution. Then, the kid knocked my socks off with his 5 year old wisdom tonight at bedtime. While "reading" his Veggie Tales dictionary (don't ask how that's a bedtime story, but it is somehow, so we roll with it) I would ask him for definitions of random words. It turns out he's quite good at defining words. When I said "Bible" he immediately said "God's words." MAN ALIVE, the kid IS listening and not only that, retaining accurate information about one of the most important parts of Christian theology and our faith. And his prayer also put me back in my place: Dear God, I love you. Please hold us tight while we are in your sight. (although he was a little prideful on his rhyming skills :).

So, sweet Jeneva, I guess we'll both probably still be here tomorrow morning and we'll talk Friday about a girls day out, ok? :) Love you!

Where is my big brother

Merry Christmas

Make a Smilebox greeting

Jack's Goodnight Prayer

Thank you God for (a bunch of nice things like people he knows, his day, etc.)....
and thank you for guns (mom - guns?) yes, guns, like bang bang (with finger pointing at me).... and people, thank you for people. Amen.

Our day at the zoo

We basically spent the day either in the car or at Como Zoo. First in the afternoon with Gretta, Megan and Christina, then came back with Heather and Madeline for Boo at the Zoo this evening. Very fun day, lotsa laughs. Happy Halloween!!

Our day at the zoo continued

Jack got the chance to see the entire Star Wars Crew in full costume and get his picture taken with Darth Vader or Darth Mal, but it was a bit too life like for him. Our little Vader was a little nervous at how big Darth Vader was. I almost got my picture taken with them since it's such a drastic part of our life, you know, to document for the future, but thought it might be a bit strange without Jack Vader Dailey. Not to mention there weren't any other kids brave enough to take on the force. They really did look like the real thing. It was pretty hilarious how Jack had the chance to see his mighty heroes, but it turned out he's all talk about taken on Vader if he ever sees him. Who knew? :)

We had a great time with Grandpa and Nana while they were here. We drove up to Lake Superior and saw amazing fall colors. Jack loved swimming at the water park, throwing rocks into the Lake, hunting squirrels with his new bow and arrow, and eating pre-birthday cake complete with Nana's blue frosting. Eli is ever amazed at his big brother's antics.