Strawberry Picking

This past weekend the boys and I went to Nville to hang out with G&G H for a few days.

One of the many adventures we did was Strawberry picking and making jam with the berries.

This is the field that we went to.


Our Mission: Four buckets of these.


The boys were excited at first and then within 15 minutes Alex was more interested in running around and Jack took over taking pictures of everything he could. I must say he took some great pictures.

Jack's self portrait

Another one with every one's hats on his head.

Then we got back to G&G H's house and Gma put them straight to work.

Jack's T-Ball

We signed Jack up for T-Ball through the YMCA which is a 7 week program that started back in early May.

He was very excited to play and even got a new glove for his bday from the Knutson family.
I have to say I was very impressed with his skills. He has a great swing and hits the ball very, very well. His throwing is pretty good but needs some practice along with fielding and catching (but what 5 yr old is perfect at all that).

By the end of the season he ended up showing us that he can throw both right and left handed AND he can bat left and right handed AND is awesome both ways!!

Alex's 3rd Birthday

My little guy is no longer a little man. I officially have two little men.

May 25th was Alex's bday and we ended up having two parties for the little man. Cousins, Aunts and Grandparents made it to the first party. It was a blast and fun had by all.

Family Picture (of course)

All the cousins at the party

Van Nuland Kids

Alex on his Birthday - What a big boy!

Who says Mom can't have fun too!

Then we had a party at G&G H's house with Auntie Jill. Sunbathing, water guns, slip n sliding, fishing, playing in the sandbox, riding bike in the Armory... very busy and fun weekend!!

Fishing Time

Over Memorial Weekend Gpa H, Steve and I took the boys to Trout Pond in my hometown to go fishing. This is the second year that we have done this and the boys were very excited! Jack couldn't wait to try out his new fishing pole that G&G H got him for his bday back in March.

A lot of fish were caught and thrown back into the pond. The boys were very interested in how the fish felt and looked like up close. They even threw a few back into the pond.

Yes I am not in any pictures but don't worry I did put bait on the hook and take the fish off the hooks and toss a few back in the pond. :)


Jack and Gpa H

Steve and Alex

Jack's first catch of the year

Alex's first catch of the year

Jack two fisting it.... that a boy!

Alex and Gpa H

Jack and Steve