Makutu's Island

On Saturday, August 14th,

we took the boys to Makutu's Island. We wanted to do something fun with them since Daddy had been gone a lot with coaching his football team. The boys had so much fun!!

The Cabin

Fun at the Cabin...

August 21st

Alex "Chuy" came with us this time.

Scout was in HEAVEN!!

The Black Mesa

Where Has the Time Gone?

Luke and Ty started school this week!

I can't believe that Ty is in all day Kindergarten now. It feels strange to have him gone for so long each day, but I am happy that he gets to go to school with his big brother. Luke is now in 2nd grade!! He loves school and really enjoys learning.

Jake can't be left out of any photo opp!

Jake's "Blue Band-Aid"

On Tuesday, July 14th, Jake was climbing on an entertainment center (we think) and the T.V. somehow fell off....landing on his left foot. Curt took him to the ER (because I was on my way home from Ohio at the time). After 7 loooong hours in the ER, they were sent home with a splint, a prescription for pain meds and orders to see a specialist the next day. The x-rays and CT scan showed a fracture of the heel bone and also a misplacement of another bone :( The podiatrist put a cast on him and said it would take about 5-6 weeks to heal.




This little kitty was given to Jake by the ER dr.

Tuckered out. FINALLY getting some sleep!

Jake really had a rough time for the first few days....but thankgoodness he is happier now and is figuring out how to get around with that big club on his foot. We go back in to see the foot dr. on the 29th...more xrays and a new cast. Jake wants red this time :)

Ty Turns FIVE!!!

Updated: Ty weighs 37.5 lbs and is 43.24" tall! He's in the 26th percentile for weight, and 58th for height. He's so little and super fun to cuddle with!

Ty turned five on July 2nd, and we just happened to be driving to Utah that day. We gave him one of his presents to open before we started driving that morning and we sang "Happy Birthday" to him too. We wanted him to still feel special on his big day! He was able to play with his two Star Wars action figures on the rest of the drive.

Once we arrived in Utah, Grandma & Grandpa Holbrook took Ty to the store to pick out his remote control car and his cake! He was sooo excited because he was able to get the same exact car that he's had his eye on for months :) Later that night, Uncle Matt, Aunt Natalie, and their 3 kiddos came over for the party. I felt bad that I wasn't able to make a special cake for Ty like I had planned, so I promised him that when we got back home, I would make him one. I threw the Lego cake together pretty fast, but he loved it! After we ate our cake and ice cream, we lit some glow worms on the back patio. Those were some of my favs growing up (because they don't make a sound!) and the boys seemed to have fun watching them grow.

We are so proud of our Ty and the boy that he is growing up to be! He has become such an affectionate and loving little boy....always full of hugs and kisses. He has quite a sense of humor and is always making those around him laugh. Ty has actually become our easiest kid and is such fun to be around! He starts Kindergarten in just over one week and is sooooo excited. We love you, Ty, and are grateful to have you as part of our family!

Ty got embarrassed when we sang to him!

All 6 of the Holbrook cousins :)

Coins from Matt, Natalie & kids!

Luke bought Ty a Webkinz with his own money!

Mp3 player. Can you see the excitement?

Where's your chin, Ty??

Crazy Luke!

Jake looking like a bug!

Ty's new Charger (it's got a Hemi!)

No, this isn't flaming dog poo!