Jack's big week!

This week Jack attended Sky Ranch Day Camp. He was there from 9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Josh, Jacob and I missed him so much this week. We kept ourselves busy with swimming, storytime at the library and playdates. Everyday Josh would ask after lunch, "When are we going to get Jack?". While we were missing Jack, he was having a blast!!! They did so many fun things like horseback riding, inflatable waterslides, climbing rock walls, lots of water activites and crafts. Each day at lunch, they would have song and bible time. This week they spent time talking about who they are in the body of Christ. The counselors were awesome and really engaged Jack the entire time he was there. At the end of the week they had a short program. The campers were able to show us the songs they spent time singing, tell us what they learned. Then the counselors gave each camper a "character award" Each award was different for the children and was based on what the counselors observed during their week with their campers. Jack was given the "Gentle Spirit" award. On his certificate his counselors, JP and Matt wrote: "Jack is always real with people. He cares deeply for other people and has a kind heart. Jack is perfectly described by 1 Peter 3:4. We had so much fun with you at camp this week! Don't forget the 4 faces of a man!"
We are so thankful that all the counselors at Sky Ranch camps provided such a Christ-Centered environment for our sweet Jack! Next year Jack will be old enough go to the Sky Ranch overnight camp for a week. Will he be ready??? The big question is..will I be ready???

Ouch!

I guess it was bound to happen. Stitches for our little one. Sweet Jacob was playing in the Chick-Fil-A playground last Thursday afternoon, he fell and hit his head on the shoe cubby. It wasn't a big gash but deep. We went to the Pediatric Urgent Care facility and they stitched him up. He was so brave and I am so proud of Jack and Josh. They held his hand, sang songs to him. After Jacob was bandaged up, Jack told him how "handsome" he looked. I'm very proud of how all three handled the situation.

Jacob Turns 2!!!

Last weekend Jacob had his 2nd birthday! We had his party at our neighborhood splash park with a couple of friends that we have met. The theme was Thomas the Train and we decorated the pool with balloons, streamers, and had a fun banner that wished Jacob a Happy Birthday! All the kiddos had fun swimming, eating lunch and then cupcakes. Jacob LOVED it when we sang Happy Birthday to "me"! The next day, we grilled hotdogs and had another cake with just our immediate family. It was quite the weekend for our little one!

Memorial Day Weekend

Well, our holiday was non-eventful. HA The week leading up to the holiday, Jacob was not feeling well. He had a low-grade fever, fussy, clingy and would not eat. I immediately thought he was teething..I mean he was drooling like crazy!! WRONG....what was I thinking??? Why would I assume that just because those were the symptoms my other two children had when teething that Jacob would be the same. We went to the doctor and sure enough it had nothing to do with his teeth. He was diagnosed with Hand, Foot, Mouth disease. As soon and the doctor told me his diagnosis, I thought of all my friends who had been through this with their children and CRINGED. I thought, "Okay, just give me the prescription for antibiotics and I will be on my way." Like throwing salt on an open wound the doctor calmy informed my that this was viral and antibiotics do not work on viruses. REALLY REALLY?!?!?! It has been six days since the doctor's visit and Jacob is finally eating Jello. He has refused to eat for days and has been so pitiful. Our old Jacob finally seems to be emerging. Thank you to everyone's encouragement and prayers during this past week.

Daddy's Birthday!

Last Thursday was Daddy's BIRTHDAY!!! We made Daddy's favorite dinner and dessert! The boys had so much fun making his cards and picking out their special dessert in honor of the greatest daddy ever! Josh has been saying for the last 6 months how he wants to be a daddy. What a compliment to Scott. We think you're the BEST!!!! We love you so much!!!!