Just Around the Corner

It's hard to believe that the boys start school in two weeks...our summer is almost over! It's time to start preparing for that first day back. The boys got their hair cuts, we'll have "meet the teacher" to attend and we need to do the infamous school supply shopping! These last two weeks will fly by...I'm sure!

And this is what you will find when you leave a toddler alone for 30 seconds!

A Great Day....

but with one little exception. Yesterday our day was busy running here and there and yet filled with some wonderful news.

Carter had an appointment with the orthopedic Dr. A few weeks ago at PT, his therapist discovered the curve in his spine. She brought it to our attention assuming we were aware of it, but we were not. We brought him to his pediatrician who then ordered the x-ray. The radiologist reported two curves, both at a 26 degree angle....not exactly good for a 10 year old. So basically his spine is an *S* shape. So, yesterday when we went to the Dr. we expected him to tell us Carter would need a brace.....but he didn't!! The angle of his spine is not as bad as the radiologist reported (I guess rather safe than sorry) and we don't need to do any treatment at this time. Thank you Lord! We were so happy to hear that. We will have another x-ray in 6 months and just continue to keep a close eye on it.

For some more great news....my nephew, Henry James, arrived at 10:25 am weighing in at 10 pounds 4 ounces! WOW! After Carter's Dr.s appointment we were able to stop in and visit baby, mom and dad. Mom is a bit sore but doing great and Henry is so darn cute!! He really doesn't seem like a newborn considering his size. He's just so pudgy! We're all thankful for the safe delivery and a beautiful healthy baby Henry!

Now for the exception.... Connor got his braces on and has a very sore mouth! Poor guy! It took them over 2 hours to get them on and he spent the rest of the day hanging out on the couch. He can't eat much of anything yet, except soup, and Advil just isn't helping much. I'm sure another day and he will feel better!

Here is Hannah holding her baby brother for the first time! Precious!

Our Fourth

Our day started out with dropping off Connor at his school for summer camp. There he met up with at least 100 other Jr. High kids and together they left for the cool outdoors of Williams Az...near Flagstaff. It was a bit strange for us, mom and dad, to leave him and have reality set in big time...we have a Jr. Higher!! Below I will attach a video of the camp where he is at for the week....makes me wish I was a kid again.

We then headed over to Tim and Tanya's and rather than a bbq, since it was too hot to do that, we did sub sandwiches. We did some swimming but I have to say it wasn't too refreshing since the water temp. was that of bath water. But none the less, we had fun. At dark, Tanya and I took Kaitlyn, Carter and Hannah to the park to watch the fireworks. This was Kaitlyn's first time celebrating the fourth here in America. So to see her experience the firework show was great. I had to laugh at the fact that there we sat on the grass at 8:30 pm and the temp was still a 100 degrees and we were sweat'n.....I have to say, I do miss celebrating this holiday in Washington.

Once again, I did not get as many pictures as I would have liked but here are a few.

Here is where Connor is at this week. The camp is put on by Young Life. Be sure to turn off the music below.

Busy!

That sums up our last few weeks. I can not believe June is gone. Here is just a brief re-cap....

• Gramma from Washington came to visit for a week and we had a lot fun.
• Carly got her first Build-A-Bear.
• We saw the movie Up...and loved it!
• Had ortho appt. for Connor and will be getting round two of braces in the next few weeks.
• Had a couple dr. appts. for Carter. One appt. downtown at Children's and the other appt. with his pediatrician to discuss his scoliosis...which we'll be seeing an orthopedic soon for that.
• Carter had a fun full week of Vacation Bible School
• Got to see my sweet friend, Monica, who I grew up with and who I haven't seen in years (and really wish we had a picture taken together).
• Swimming at Aunt Tanya's
• Celebrated a wonderful Father's Day.
• Erik went to New York and was back with-in 24 hrs...as well as Houston...and is now in Seattle.
• Attended a wedding
• Friday Fun Movie
• Piano lessons, Carter's therapy ....and more!

I can't believe that during this time, I only managed to get one picture. I just couldn't seem to remember my camera.

And a little update on Carly.....she is talking so much. She will say...*all done*, *hi*, *more* (usually only pertaining to food), *Hannah* (her cousin), will tell you what the dogs says, and a lot of jibber jabber which we can't understand. She can sign *more* but prefers to say it since she can get our attention much quicker that way, *please* which she uses a lot....for just about everything she wants, and *drink*. She is walking great now and is all over the house! No more formula or bottles. She does great with sippie cup and is even using a straw. And have I mentioned that this girl can eat! She will eat whatever we are eating. If we go out, I just share with Carly! She has such a great personality and is very social. I am amazed to see the differences between her and my boys when they were at this stage of life. I love seeing her grow and learn each day!

Now we head into July and I'm sure the time will fly.....and I better have my camera handy!