Busy week in Wray

We had a very busy week! Joel is not traveling which is wonderful but there also is not much work. Last week he took the week off (rather than stay on the clock with nothing to do). We went to Wray to visit my parents and help with a few projects there. Joel and Dad worked on getting the home computers networked and set up with wireless Internet. My parents are still in the middle of the bathroom remodeling. There is a lot of dust everywhere. Since the last photo I posted they have finished the wiring, framed in the walls and installed the shower.

We were fortunate to get to spend some time with the Cranwell family. Dylan and Taylor stayed a few hours at my parent's house while Becky and Justin attended an aunt's funeral. Then we stopped at their house on our way back to Denver. It was great to visit and have the kids play together.

Jace did lots of exploring around my parent's house. He tackled the small set of stairs. He enjoyed cruising along the wrap around couch. There were lots of cool toys in the basement to discover. It was great to have the large, carpeted family room to roam around. We just had to make sure he didn't get a hold of Grandma's plants or the fringe on the drapes.

In Wray we spent time visiting with family. We helped prepare all the corned beef for the annual Brophy card party. It was great to see my Dad's family (some of whom I had not seen since last year's party).

Grandpa Doug introduced Jace (in his St. Patrick's day duds) to everyone at the card party. Jace is beginning to recognize who is familiar and who is not. This new skill resulted in him scowling at almost everyone he met and even crying a few times when he got nervous. Also, he cut his first tooth on Saturday so he was a little out of sorts most of the day.

It was a nice trip and it was awesome to get home. Our house is a mess but there is nothing like sleeping in your own bed.