Jackson Street Roundhouse - Collin Only

Last Saturday, Dan & I took Collin to the Jackson Street Roundhouse while Conner was at his theater class. We had free tickets from our last trip at xmas time. I was happy to see that it was busy - plenty of folks there and a birthday party as well. Dan had fun talking with the older gentlemen who volunteer there - he helped one guy fix one of the projectors (which was seriously the size of a Honda Civic it was so old!). That volunteer told someone else that Dan had helped him and so Dan was immediately labelled as being "handy" and the chase was on to convince him he should volunteer. Since the average age of the other volunteers appeared to be about 70, I'm thinking they have trouble getting on top of and under the engines to do maintenace these days. I encouraged him to do so, I think he would enjoy it - we'll see!

Collin is driving the train!

Not sure what this does, but it's fun. We were not allowed in this "booth" while he was driving.

Hey - where is the coal?

I can drive this thing!

Weekend at Grandma & Grandpa's

Went up to Maple Lake on Saturday afternoon with 2 cars loaded with baby stuff. Took everything over to Dan's cousin Sarah's place - she is expecting #2 and Kendra is just a year old. So extra cribs, high chairs, strollers & car seats needed. They made us dinner & we had a lovely night chatting; kids played & Dan and Corey put together Conner & Collin's old crib. Spent the night at Mom & Dad's and played out in the snow this morning - beautiful day! Here's a photo of our work:

Grandma & Grandpa Snowpeople!

Big Boy Bed!

Last night was the end of an era at our house - last night for sleeping a crib! Or modified crib with no front on it (as seen below).

Collin's last night in his "little boy" bed.

And his new big boy bed!


Very excited about the new bed!