Jake VS the Mongoose!

Jake got to spend some time with the VanLaningham grandparents this week in Beatrice. We delivered him on Wednesday evening - retrieving him on Thursday evening. I think he had an enjoyable time, as he got to be the "only child" while there so had undivided attention (not that he demands it). He had a lot of quiet time and began reading the first book in the "Twilight" saga.

Grandma Karen got him a Mongoose 100 Build-a-Board (skateboard)and he is spending the morning putting it together.

He is very attentive to directions and appears to be taking his time...you have got to get everything aligned just right before attaching the "truck"...


Once aligned it's a little trickier to connect nuts and bolts...hard to do with only two hands!

The wheel assembly was even trickier...but once first wheel was done...rest would be a snap!

As you can see...project is finished...and he is quite pleased with his accomplishment!

UPDATE: Jake found that the trucks were on wrong, once reversed the "ride" was better.