Random Pictures

Luke and Ty jumping on the tramp with their neighbor friend.

"SMILE, Jake!!"

Mommy and the sweetest 1st Grader ever!

Cooper

Jake added some bling to my broom!

This is the bracelet that Luke gave me for Christmas!

Papa and Grandma Debbie's Visit

Papa and Grandma Debbie came out to stay with the boys while we were on our cruise. The boys always love it when they come visit us! Luke was especially excited that instead of "driving that old Cadillac", they were driving Papa's truck. Luke was expecting to see the Chevy Silverado, but when Grandma Debbie informed him that Papa has a Dodge Ram now, Luke about died!! He said "YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!" to her. It was so cute! He is very (very) obsessed with cars/trucks at the moment and knows most makes and models. So it, of course, made his day when he got to ride in the new Ram (although he said he doesn't like the way it smells inside :) Sorry, Papa!)

The night before they left, we got pizza from Hungry Howie's (or Happy Hairy's according to Papa) and some drinks from Sonic and ate at the park.

The boys were sad to have to say their good bye's before they went to bed that night. Ty was sobbing and said "I don't like it when they only stay for a little while." It was sad, but I think Papa and Grandma Debbie were able to see just how much they are loved.
Thanks again for coming, you guys!!

Rest In Peace

Our big fat goldfish named Juice died a few weeks ago.

It was a sad day for all of us because we've had Juice for about 7 years. The day after, Curt took the boys to Pet Smart and let them each pick out a new goldfish.

Juice is buried under this big rock.

Poor Luke...He is so sad in this picture :(

The World Needs More People Like This...

Several Days ago,

Jake and I made a stop at Costco for a few items. As we were walking through the parking lot to get back to the car, an older couple was walking towards the store. The man saw Jake and I and said...
"I've got something for your boy!"

I was confused. Not knowing if he was talking to me...and if he was, what the heck was he talking about??

His sweet little wife walked towards me as the man went back to their car to get something from inside it. She said that he is retired and he loves to spend his time making wooden toys. Whenever they go somewhere, he likes to give away the toys that he's made to random children that he sees. How SWEET!!

He walked back towards us and handed Jake a wooden car. I was BEYOND touched and thanked him over and over again, saying how sweet he was to do such a thing. Jakey loves his little car and every time I look at it, I think of this sweet man.

(Yes, that's a bruise on his nose. He collided with his brother.)

Ty wanted in on the photos too :)

He is always acting so silly!

More Journal Entries From Luke

More Cuteness From Luke...

SUPERBOWL XLIII

Our family was so excited that our Cardinals made it to the Super Bowl this year!

We started becomming big Cards' fans around 3 years ago.

Although Curt still says he will always love the Bucs.

It's fun to live in a place where we have so many sports teams to root for.

Grandma Holbrook brought this balloon and football cupcakes over for the boys!
The party gear...

We were all decked out in our Cards' jersies...

Leinert, Fitzgerald, Hightower, and Warner!

(Pretty soon, Jake is going to pass up Ty...)

The momma and her bed hair

Ty being himself...

and again!

Jake playing with toys on Daddy's head during the game

There were some REEEAAALLY tense moments! I found poor Luke hiding in his bedroom after the game...trying really hard to choke back the tears after AZ lost the game. Finally, the dam burst, and he sobbed for quite a while :( The shoulder of my shirt was all wet from his slobber and tears. When he woke up this morning though, there were no more tears!

My baby :)

**Hopefully I'll be able to get a new camera soon so we won't have anymore fuzzy pictures!

Luke's Journal Entries From School...

My personal favorite is that he wants to have "wonderful joy"!! He's quite a kid!