Other fun stuff we did during vacation

We had a great 2 weeks of family fun!

We played in the yard

Played inside

Luke bought a table saw from a friend who is moving & is loving it! He used our old coffee table to make a bed rail for Bennett's "big boy" bed.

Bennett loves helping Daddy in the garage

So we made the move to a big boy bed. We figured we would give it a try well before baby came so we could make a smooth transition. After sneaking out of bed to play with toys the first night, he has done wonderfully! He doesn't get out unless he asks us first & he has completely bought into the whole "big boy" idea. Hope it sticks!

He looks so little in the big twin bed!

Showered baby Palmquist (and Marisa) with love

Here are some of our growth group girls. Yes, 3 of us are pregnant & due within 2 weeks of each other. And yes, for some reason, I look MUCH bigger than they do!

While the girls went to the shower, the boys took the kiddos to the Wild Animal Park. Poor Luke had to work, so Uncle Jordy braved 2 toddlers together.
Bennett & Jolie had a great time!

Tyler, Canon, Jolie, Bennett, & Kieran

Hanging out & eating pizza with Bennett's friend, Blake.

Sea World gave out free Fun Passes to educators this year, so Bennett & I have had the opportunity to go many times. We went one last time before our passes expired. For the holidays they had a Snow World & Bennett loved throwing the snow (although one of the only rules was to NOT throw snow). Oh well...how can you not?!?

For Christmas we got an attic ladder & Luke was eager to install it. He got right to work! He set up 2x4's & plywood neatly cut & nailed down in our attic and framed & painted the opening. It looks great & it has now given us so much more storage! Love it!
Thanks Grandpa & Grandma!

Ahh...but the fun must end. Back to work for me!