Grandma and Grandpa time!

We got to babysit for a little while today while Nikki got caught up on some homework. Ain't she adorable? 

Marley Rae Larsen

Marley and aunti Kenalee, we let her hold her once in a while...

Marley and grandma Justine.

Marley and grandpa Kelly.

Heirloom Trunk

While we were out in Montana my dad gave me this cool old trunk. It was made by my great-grandfather, Frank Raymond Koontz for his daughter (my grandma) Ethel Rae Koontz (Childs) when she was a teenager. We are thinking it was built about 1932 or 1933. Her initials are on the front of the chest. It needed a little TLC and some new paint. Since this is going to be Max's new toy box he got to choose the color. We were a little hesitant about the bright green color but it looks really nice. Below are some before and after pictures. 

It was a little beat up and needed a little bit of repair.

Did some sanding, a few nails and screws, some of the pieces are oak I found out the hard way! I have a few broken nails to prove it.

Here is the finished version - we added some bun-feet to it

We also painted the inside to help preserve the wood and give it a clean look. I still need to add a hinge to help keep it open.

Marley Rae

Here she is! Marley Rae was born on Good Friday, April 10, 2009. She weighed 8 lbs even and 19 1/2 inches long. She has lots of dark hair, very chubby cheeks and big feet! She is of course just perfect. Mom and baby are doing great, Nikki looked much better after it was over. She is great baby so far, she only lets out a cry when you tell her she has her daddies nose, she doesn't seem to like that! Daddy is doing great to, he to is relieved it is over and that all went well.

Uncle Max and Marley

Grandma Justine and Marley

Marley Rae

Marley Rae

Pillow Fight!!

In Eau Claire we have this great tradition of the April Fool's city wide pillow fight. It is held every April Fool's day downtown. It is sponsored by the artsy farsty magazine, Volume One. I guess people are now starting to dress up for it. 

Max and James Kust getting ready for the fight!!

Max, Justine and Chris Kust as The Dark Knight.

Chris Kust as Batman, costumes are encouraged I guess... although Chris has been dressing up a lot lately... hmmmm..

Max getting ready for the fight!