Captain Jake

Last weekend we visited Grandaddy and CiCi at the lake.  We enjoyed getting out of town and spending plenty of time in the pool!  On Saturday afternoon, Grandaddy rented a boat for everyone to enjoy.  I stayed behind at the house to let Jonah nap while everyone else spent some time on the lake.  Jacob was a little frightened at first (the last time he was on a boat was probably three years ago and he didn't really remember) but warmed up quickly.  He even helped steer the boat!

Sports Camp

Jacob had a blast attending sports camp at the club this past week.  The camp ran from 10-2 which gave Jonah and I some much needed one on one time together!  Jacob learned how to play golf and tennis, then ate lunch at the pool and had swim time with friends.  He loved it and looked forward to each and every day!!

Excited for his first day of sports camp!  He's growing up so fast!!

Enjoying some pool time with friends!

No day at the pool is complete without snacks!

Ready for day 2

Jacob loved spending time with these two sweet boys!

Last day of sports camp!

Silly boys ready for fun!!

Nine Years Ago...

Finally Summer!!!

Last week was technically the first week of summer.  But, because of Jacob's procedure on Monday and training I had all day Wednesday, Thursday and Friday it sure didn't feel like it!  Jacob is finally starting to feel a little better so we made the most of the morning together and spent it outside.  The sun was mostly behind the clouds and there was a nice breeze, which we enjoyed!  We'll definitely be wishing for this kind of weather in a month or so and our temperatures are in the triple digits!

Finally able to enjoy his new playset!

This boy loves playing in his sandbox!

And swinging!

Enjoying a popsicle treat!

There's nothing better than eating lunch outside!

Happy Father's Day!!

Father's Day 2012

Flashback Friday!

Jacob, June 2008

Jacob at church music camp, June 2009

Jacob at the Children's Museum, June 2010

Jacob at a friend's house, June 2011

Jacob and Jonah before Jonah's dedication, June 2012

Silly brothers, June 2013

Adios, Tonsils!

Summer break certainly started with a "Bang!" when Jacob had his tonsils removed on Monday morning.  He was actually really excited about it because (1) he remembered having strep throat SIX times this school year and (2) he got to be pampered and eat as many popsicles as he wanted.  Well...his opinion changed after the procedure!  Jacob has never been one to complain when he's sick, so when we were walked back to post-op and heard the sobs coming from behind the curtain, I knew this little guy was in some serious pain.  It took him a while to calm down because he was certainly scared and in lots of pain.  We were able to get him more medicine and get him to fall asleep but then his oxygen level dipped a bit too low and he needed the oxygen mask nearby.  He was wheeled back to a recover room and we waited there about 3-4 hours until we could get his pain under control and he could drink at least 4-6 oz.

We got home and he fell asleep, which I think helped.  But, the fun was just about to begin.  The pain was pretty terrible which meant he didn't want to drink or take his medicine.  We finally got him to bed but woke up at 1:30 to terrible wails.  More meds and Gatorade and back to bed until his next dose at 5:30.  We all woke up around 8:45 and the day has been pretty good.  Lots of Gatorade (he's drinking it in 1 oz increments) and rest.  So far, he hasn't wanted to eat anything and we keep tempting him with popsicles and slushes.  Hopefully by tomorrow he'll feel up to it.  For now, we'll stick to movies and lots of cuddles!

Shortly after the "silly juice" which made him sleepy before the procedure

Jonah wanted in on the cuddles!!