Who needs Bob the Builder...

... When you could have Inspector Jax the Jerry-rigger -

Definition: Jerry-rig - To put together in a way that works, but is contrary to the “norm” or specific directions (instructions); To fix or put together using non-standard or improvised materials; To fix an object to a working condition in a haphazard way.

Jax has been such a big helper lately. I have to share some pictures of him hard at work . . .

Helping with the remodeling by making sure the floors are level...

Making sure the boxes are packed well...

....and thoroughly inspecting the inside of the boxes as well.
Keeping a close eye on everything...

Checking for ripeness of local watermelons...
He is constantly folding clothes (or so he thinks).
Watering the grass...





Making sure Harlee Kate's car seat is safe...




BABY BOY #2:
I went to the doctor Friday. I was totally prepared for him to say that I had high blood pressure and no going to the Bahamas! But my bp was great. I've lost 2 lbs. So I'm at a total of 7 lbs gained this pregnancy. I told the doc that's what happens when I'm banned from ice cream!! He said I'm doing great with controlling my diabetes with diet and exercise...just to keep it up. I assured him that I haven't cheated once! He said that I'm no more at risk than anyone else as long as I keep my levels balanced. I go back to see him tomorrow afternoon (one more chance for him to tell me to stay home!) and get a letter for the airlines saying that I'm fit to travel.

Remodeling:
We are in the middle of all this remodeling. I think we've made good progress for doing it on our own. My Dad, my mom, Caleb, and John are the team...and Melvin has helped some too! I've been packing up the entire kitchen...not an easy job. This is our checklist of what we've accomplished:
  • clean out garage (soon to be great room) and soon to be exercise room
  • move living room wall (with tv console) forward 16 inches
  • order new door for great room
  • tear down ceiling and garage door, and wood panels from the walls
  • tear out sub floor in new full bath
  • take out carpet in old exercise room (soon to be extra bedroom)
  • take everything out of kitchen cabinets
  • Pack everything from laundry room except washer and dryer
  • Order projector for great room
  • Taking down brick on garage door side of house
I'm working on our "Work In Progress" photo album. I will add it to the sidebar later today.

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Unknown said…
Jax is such the helper.
August 8, 2008 at 9:53 PM
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