Monthly Archives: April 2014

Family, Photo-A-Day

Helping Grandfather


Photo-A-Day #3301

Today was a get things done sort of day. I went out and tackled 85% of the garage. I just didn’t have time to tackle the back shelves. Partly because I ran out of time and partly because I was not looking forward to what sort of presents I would find from the field mice that have made their homes in the garage. I did get the bulk of the garage cleaned out including recycling all the boxes that had accumulated there all Winter and we also moved out the two dressers that we got from Allison’s grandparents.

The kids got their new dressers and I got a clean garage. I even switched the windows from Winter to Spring. Let’s hope that Spring is actually here to stay.

My dad came over to give me a hand moving the dressers into the house. He also fixed one of the middle runners on Eva’s dresser drawer. Andrew loves spending time with my dad and he got right in there to “help”. Dad is very patient with Andrew, more patient than I am these days. Andrew’s idea of helping was to pour out all the finish nails so that Grandfather could get to them easier. He did help in other ways like carry in some pliers, he was very proud of that. He does love to help.

Book, Disney, Review

Book Review: The Big Rig

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The Big Rig

We were sent a copy of The Big Rig to read and review. Opinions of the book are 100% our own.

As you know we have a rambunctious little 2 1/2 year old boy. He loves climbing things and having fun, saying words and making loud noises. I thought The Big Rig would be a perfect book for Andrew because it is about an 18 wheeler named Frankie who travels the country hauling freight. What little kid can resist giant 18 wheelers.

To me, you could drop Frankie right into the Cars universe. He’s got that same look. The book is filled with all sorts of trucker lingo and some great words that make big sounds when you say them correctly. The sound of windshield wipers in the rain, a tire blowout, the Jake brake and of course the horn of and 18 wheeler. I have so much fun reading the story to Andrew and really playing up those sounds.

The book is beautifully illustrated, easy to read and fun. I’ve made that a part of our nighttime routine, so each night we haul freight with Frankie. Continue reading Book Review: The Big Rig →