It’s been awhile since the last blog update, sorry. I guess time flies when you’re having fun, and the fun never stops at the Holbrook house.
So, the last update was in early December. We’ve since visited Florida and Hawaii, and celebrated Christmas, New Year’s and Easter. It seems like we’ve barely had time to breathe. Grayson is quickly approaching the ripe ‘ol age of two…didn’t we just bring him home from the hospital???
The visit to Florida in December was a nice escape from the Portland weather. Although my mother tried to kill me and Melanie on a “3 mile” run, it turned into a 24 mile life or death saga. Let’s just say her sense of distance was a little off. Mom is doing great on her exercise and diet program and to date has lost over 30 lbs. Stick with it Mom, or I’ll kill you!!
We headed back to Portland on Christmas Eve and spent Christmas Day with Mel’s family. It’s always a good time with the three grandboys running around screaming.
Spent New Year’s with the Wellmans. Grayson loves hanging out with his best friend, Ben, vacuuming their house. The adults had their first introduction to the Wii. Luckily no one threw out a shoulder or broke a hip.
Since the last update we haven’t had a doctor’s visit to get new stats. He is such a sponge…he repeats EVERYTHING he hears and is starting to speak in full sentences. He loves to watch Finding Nemo 400 TIMES every day if we’d let him. We keep it down to just once just before bedtime. He now counts to 12, can imitate almost every animal sound, and points out every motorcycle, airplane, school bus, and boat anywhere and everywhere. We’re still working on the potty training. Although he has gone a couple times, he’s still in diapers for the time being. With the big 02 coming up next month, I’m sure we’ll have a get together to celebrate. Feel free to come on out and join in the celebration.
At the end of February we decided to escape the Portland gloom and headed over to Kauai. Spent a week on the North Shore on the most beautiful island in the world. If you haven’t been there, go. If you have, you know! We stayed in Princeville and took along our friends Jesse and Emily. Grayson caught his first wave with daddy surfing the huge Hawaii shore breaks.
No one got too seriously sunburned, and we’re looking to move there as soon as possible. Hahahaha
Uncle Jarred ventured west of the Mississippi for the second time in his life. After a little day and a half delay in Columbus due to a blizzard, he made it out safe and sound, albeit at 2:00 a.m. Monday morning. We showed him the big city of Portland, top to bottom inside and out. Oh, wait, he spent most of his time with me at work on my night shifts. He wasn’t much good for anything after 3:00 in the morning. We did take in some sights of Portland: the Rose Garden, the zoo, the Pearl District, the Lloyd District. Oh, yea, and The Montage. You’ll have to ask him about that (hahaha). Got up to Mt. Hood for some snowboarding…I think he’s hooked. He just purchased his own board and says he’s going to Indiana every day in the winter to ride. Good luck bro.
We also ventured over to Tigard for some Go Kart racing.(He has Yellow shoulders on his jacket)
I took Jarred swimming and running with me. Let’s just say even though I’m 12 years older than him, his youth was no match for my ego…ok, and my two years training. Jarred, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. No pain, no gain. Maybe next year.
Just celebrated Easter. Had dinner at Mel’s parents. Once again all grandboys were at full speed and completely energized to run rampant all over grandma’s house.
Mel’s softball season is just getting underway. The girls are starting to practice and I’m sure we’re heading for another great year. I, however, am still hackin’ away at this Ironman thing. I’ve got a vendetta on a run course in Penticton. D-day is August 24th. I’ll be sure to send the link out so you can watch online. I’ll need all the prayers I can get.
Grayson and I are heading to Houston April 9th to see Uncle Rob, Aunt Steph, Zoe, Tyson, Grandmam and Grandpoo, and Mamaw Osborne. Most of the adults will be going for a little bike ride called the MS 150 raising some money for charity. Did I mention I need you all to give me money?? The bike ride benefits the National MS Society and the LoneStar Chapter in Houston. If you don’t know someone directly that has multiple sclerosis, just ask 10 of your closest friends and I’ll bet they do. So, once again, I’ll include a link where you can donate online, and just remember, with tax season around the corner, it’s a tax deductible contribution. Not only does it help your pocketbook, but it benefits families all across the nation afflicted by this disease that they have yet to find a cure for. I need to raise $400 and my company matches up to $1000. My goal is $2000. $1000 from my friends and family (aren’t you guys great!), and $1000 from my generous company.
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So, that’s pretty much it from the Holbrooks in Oregon for this chapter. I really appreciate any donation that you make to the MS society on my behalf. If you have any questions, feel free to call or e-mail. Hope to see or talk to you all soon. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Love,
Brad, Mel and Grayson
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