Jake and His Grandma Debbie

My dad and Debbie came to visit for a few days and as soon as they got to our house, Debbie picked Jake up and this is what he did...layed his head down on her shoulder for a few minutes and just went totally limp. It was the cutest thing! He missed her for sure! They became buddies while she was here helping us a few weeks ago.

Luke's First Track Meet

Luke had his first track meet last Saturday! We didn't enroll him in Running Club at his school until two months ago, so this was the final meet for the year. Curt and Ty sat in the bleachers to watch Luke and to cheer him on. Jake and I stayed home and waited for my dad and Debbie to arrive. Curt said that Luke came in dead last, but was also the youngest kid in his group so we weren't surprised. We are SO VERY proud of Luke and even though he came in last place, he was a trooper!! This is such an accomplishment for him because he has issues with not winning or being first. Running is something Luke really does enjoy and we look forward to next year!
Yay, Luke!

NOT a big fan of the gun to start the race. Just like his momma!!

Crazy Jake

The other day, after I had pulled Jake out of the tub, dried him off, put on clean jammies, and let him brush his teeth.....I turned my back for about 2 seconds and THIS is what I found! Stinker.

Clapping his hands because he thinks he's Soooo funny!

I don't want to just sit in the tub...I want to lay down and relax in it.

Ty's Field Trip to the Fire Station

Ty and Mom had a fun time at the fire station on Monday! As soon as we arrived, the fire fighters got a call and had to leave. It was fun to see them rush out and pull away with their sirens blazing. Luckily, it wasn't anything major and they were able to come back after about 15 or 20 minutes. Ty's preschool teacher's husband is stationed there (he's the one pictured below). When the tour was over and we were getting back into our car, they got another call and took off again! They waved to all the kids as they were driving away. What a fun day for Ty!

Ty's Leaf Boats

Ty was playing out in the backyard the other day and had this grand idea. He showed me the leaves he had picked (from my canna lily plants...grr!) and then asked if he could put them in water to see if they would float like a boat. Huh? Where in the world did you get this idea??, I wondered. But, with it being Ty, I was not surprised. This kid has the craziest immagination, as I'm sure I've said before. I didn't really want him to be playing in the sink in the bathroom, so I told him we could see if the leaves float when he took a bath later that night. He was happy with that answer, and probably surprised that I actually said "OK".

So...it turns out...they DO float and all 3 boys had fun playing with those leaves during their bath time that night...and the night after that.

Nutty kids.

DRUM ROLL, Please!

Luke's room is finished, except for the picture above that I made and now need to hang on the wall. I will post another picture once it's hung.

Curt did an awesome job on this room and Grandma Debbie sewed those cool curtains! Luke LOVES his room. It's been good for him to have his own space again.

At the Doctor's Today

JAKE is 18 MONTHS OLD!!

Today is Jake's 18 month mark! He weighed in today at 27 lbs. 2 oz. and is 33 inches long! He's in the 67th percentile for weight and the 72nd percentile for height.

Jake is so much fun and we all LOVE him like crazy! Today is the day when we are saying BUH-BYE to his pacifier! We lost it at the store, and it was the only one we had left. So... I guess it's a good time to lose it for good! Wish us luck!!

FUN At The CABIN

Last weekend, we drove to Snowflake to spend some time at the cabin with Rich, Marla, and Alayna. We really had a great time! Luke and Ty were excited that Mommy was going this time. I hadn't been to Snowflake since Thanksgiving. The boys had gone up a couple of times with Grandma and Grandpa, but I usually stay behind to rest. I am glad I went this time. It was good for me to watch the kids having fun and to spend some down-time with our family.

Jake LOVED being able to explore this time with his brothers. He has grown up a lot since the last time we were there, so he was more fun and easier to deal with. He slept pretty good there, too!

Ty and Luke were excited to show me their "houses" they made in the trees. They would point out to me where the family room, bathroom, etc. was. Those two always play so well outside...whether it's exploring or frisbee...they are always in heaven!

We all had a great time sitting around the firepit, roasting marshmallows, and singing campfire songs! We are so grateful that Rich and Marla have provided us all a place where we can have fun and make life-long memories with our family. We are SUPER excited for Matt and Natalie to come down in July with their kids so we can all be together at the cabin. Good times!

Too Funny

I just had to post this one because I don't want to forget it!

Last night, Curt and the two older boys were in the shower. Luke said..."Man, Dad, you stink!" Curt asked what he smelled like. Luke's reply was, without hesitation, "The bathroom at Burger King."

From the Mouths of Babes...

This morning I had a CD playing that consisted of Primary songs and some church hymns. I like to play music like this periodically through the week because it brings a calmness to our otherwise chaotic house. It helps me to be in a better mood, no doubt. And you know what they say...if momma ain't happpy...ain't nobody happy!

Ty had just come in from playing in the backyard and, hearing the music, said...

TY: "Are we going to chruch today?"

MOM: "No. Today is Friday, but we can listen to church music on other days. Not just on Sunday."

TY: (as he's storming off towards the back door) "THIS SONG MAKES ME FRUSTRATED!!"

MOM: (taking a minute to decipher what he said) "Oh. Well, it was one of Noma's favorite songs."

TY: "WELL. I DON'T WIKE IT!"


The kids and I were at the bus stop this morning, waiting for the bus to come. Luke and our little neighbor boy were standing on the sidewalk next to where I had the van parked. Ty, Jake, and I were sitting in the car with the windows down. A little girl (who is in Luke's primary class) walked over to where we were and started chatting with us.

I heard Luke whisper to her..."My mom doesn't have any hair."

The little girl's eyes lit up and she said..."YOU DON'T???"

So I started explaining to her...

Thanks, Luke. My secret is out.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Luke's Room

Luke's room is getting closer to being finished! He's been trying really hard to be patient and to not be sad that his room isn't done yet. Both of the boys have had fun helping their daddy work on it. Hopefully, by the end of this week, I'll be posting pictures of it finished!

I'm not sure who's more excited to be doing this room in football (AZ Cardinals) decor...Luke...or his dad!

Ride 'Em Cowboy!

THANKS to A LOT of help from Grandpa Holbrook, and Grandma Debbie's great sewing skills, the boys' bedroom is finally finished!!! I am so happy with how it turned out and Ty thinks it's pretty cool, too! Ty is really into horses right now, and he's already decided which cowboy on the wallpaper border is him.

Curt built the shelf on the wall, and the wooden bed frame for Ty's bed...all with left over wood from his job site. Gotta love that! When the time comes for Jake to move out of the crib and into a big bed, Curt will make a matching bed frame for him, too.