Home alone

So this week I've been working on the house since we (I) started several projects years ago and haven't finished any. I'm including a couple pictures of our hallway before and after. There use to be an old heating duct system which made the hall ceiling a foot lower.
Sarah's had the week off from work and has been taking Dylan over to her parents house so I can be loud and messy as I work. It's been really nice to be able to accomplish something, but I've really felt like I was missing out with both Sarah and Dylan. I've gotten so use to having so much of Dylan that I'm ready to pass her off to Sarah at the end of the day, that it's been odd not having her around all the time. On Friday however, Sarah is going to Atlanta for a much deserved shopping trip with her mom. So I get to have plenty of quality time with Dylan all day this weekend.
Here are a bunch of pictures from the last few days, I've been trying to get better about taking the camera when I go out. Hope you enjoy.
-Charlie

mmmmm...... carrots

So Dylan's been dabbling with the ole solid foods. Well, slightly solid anyway. She did really well with this kind of rice flake stuff that you mix with milk, so Sarah thought we'd try carrots cause they're suppose to be good to start off with. Sarah steamed the carrots and then blended em to a pulp. I'm not a huge carrot fan, but I'm all for Dylan not being as picky as I am, so we gave it a shot. I cannot explain it, the pictures speak for themselves. We did try the rice/milk mixture with a dab of carrots and that was a hit.
Things are going well around here, Sarah is working hard and wishing she could be home more. I'm really enjoying this time with Dylan. It is quite tedious at times and a real challenge, but as I think about going back to school I know I'll miss it. I'll still get to hang with her in the mornings and afternoons, but I'm sure it won't be quite the same. Dylan has had some eczema issues on her monster cheeks which has been harder on me than her I think, but with some careful washing and lotioning it seems to be getting much better. I hope everyone is doing well, she's up after an extensive 30min nap, so here I go.
Charlie