THANK YOU Uncle David!

Uncle David used one of his many talents to make a swing set for Phin. It was ready last fall but we didn't get a chance to get it up here from the farm before it got cold outside. When Grandma Susie came to visit on her birthday weekend, she brought the swing set along and we got it all set up!

Grandma Susie and I stained and sealed the bench swing while Phin was napping.





Daddy worked hard to get the swing set put together.


After fetching, Maggie decided to relax.


Phin got the FIRST try on the swing!

Phin's new swing!

Thank you Uncle!

Today, I tried on teh shirt that Uncle Thomas got me from the Olympics - and it FIT!!!
So, I smooshed Phin into his olympic outfit for the last time (it's too small now) and we went to the gym as matchy-matchy! (Don't tell Daddy!)
Thank you Uncle Thomas for the dudds! My shirt will get a lot more wear!~


(note, the jeans Phin is wearing are 12 month jeans - and - they are not BIG on him!)
(note, this is after attending TWO classes - so don't be hatin' on me!)

On the way to the farm!

Phin is wearing his 2008 Beijing Olympics onesie that Uncle Thomas got him. It looks great with his fleece bear outfit. We want Phin to be comfortable on the long drive to Grandma Susie's farm.

Uncle Thomas Visits!

Uncle Thomas was in China when Phin was born.
(see this regarding that day!)

Uncle Thomas got back to the states and got a week vacation off from work.
He went fishing and tried to get his internal clock turned back around - as China days and nights are opposite from us. Then, he got in his truck and drove all the way back to Missouri from Austin to visit Grandma Susie and then drive THREE HOURS further to visit baby Phin.

While the whole family had been following Uncle T-Bone's blog while in China, it was so great to see him in person and for him to get to see Phin as well.

Uncle T-Bone also brought gifts back for the whole family! Dan loved his shirt so much he put it through the washer so he could wear it to work straight away. Dan's co-worker told him what the shirt says and went on to tell him that he (the co-worker) was jealous of the shirt... (GREAT JOB UNCLE THOMAS!)

Phin was a little cranky while Uncle T-Bone was here, but Thomas was STILL able to lull our little boy to sleep!

Thanks for the visit uncle Thomas!
We look forward to seeing you during the holidays!

From Uncle Thomas

Who is currently in China working for NBC at the Olympics: