YUM, STRAWBERRIES

My friend Jenn and one of her friends and I decided to take the kids (Camden was at school) to a strawberry patch and pick our own berries. It was very hot and the mosquitos were already out! Keep in mind, these are Texas sized bugs... so big that when you squash one, you have to have three paper towels to clean up afterward. (okay, so not quite that big, but they really are HUGE). Anyway.... the kids had an awesome time. I must say, I did too!!!! We picked ALOT of berries. 11 pounds worth to be exact. So I made some jam with most of them and the kids ate all the rest.

Walking out to the patch!

This is small for some reason! When I scan in pics or use pics sent to me from friends, they turn out small on the blog.

All the kids..... (minus the two babies)

Youngs's Orchard

Owen, with the perfect berry!

Taking time for this pic.... Myah and Emma.

So many berries, so little time.

Owen, in between eating, I mean picking berries!

Emma and Owen a competition over who can find the biggest one!

Jenn and baby Ethan!

Owen, after some tough berry pickin!

CAMDEN"S SOCCER

So Camden and Owen had their last soccer games last weekend. They both had great games and the weather was nice with no wind! I do not have any pics right now of Owen's team, but below are some of Camden's. Owen played for a team called the Lasers. Camden played for a team called the Gladiators.

Emma and her friend Isabella being silly at Camden's game.

Camden playing defense, waiting for the ball to come to his end of the field.

Camden's team..... (Neal helped coach)


Camden, taking a break at half time.

RINGLING BROTHERS

We went to the circus a few weeks ago...... HUGE thanks for the Gordon family for taking us!!!! We had so much fun. It was a very funny show..... great entertainment for children of all ages. The best part for me, was watching Jenn and Kevin's kids and our own three, get excited about each new act.

The elephants were Emma's favorite part!

(The Ham) Mr. Eli Gordon

Owen showing off his souvenir popcorn.


Our family at the circus!

The Gordon family at the circus. Can you tell Myah likes to have her picture taken?

Best friends!

Best buds!

JUST DUCKY

These are our regular visitors. They come at least once a week, sometimes even on a daily basis (perhaps, due in part to the bread they are fed)!! We have not named them yet, but the kids and the dog think they are pretty cool!!!

EASTER PIC

Well, here is our fancy Easter pic!!! I set up the camera to take our family's picture and this is what I got. Not too bad, not too great either!!!!

A HUNTING WE WILL GO

(I know this is way late to add... I am a little behind) The base had their annual Easter egg hunt. The kids had a great time, well except for the VERY SCARY Easter bunny. Emma thought the clown and the Easter bunny were totally unnecessary to have at the egg hunt. At one point while she was hunting eggs, the clown got within 200 feet of her and she threw done her basket and took off running and screaming. Although it was funny, it was kinda sad at the same time!

Emma hunting her eggs!

Owen hunting for more eggs!!!

Camden, Owen and Emma showing off all their eggs!

YEE-HAW

Owen and Emma had a cowboy/cowgirl day at school. Their teacher went all out with decorations for the room. Owen was totally decked our while Emma was almost all the way... her boots were too small, so she had to go without them!!

Owen and Emma ready to start their Texas round up kind of day!!!

What a handsome cowboy!!!

Emma with one of her sweet friends, Jacy!

CHAULK IT UP

Neal and Owen were out mowing the lawn and everytime Neal would stop to empty the grass into the trash can, Owen would "chaulk up" the mower. I guess watching the jets at the base really sticks in this kids mind. He watches everything....... and does not miss a beat.

Here he is putting piece number one in place.

Almost done.....

Now for the back wheels.


Neal is ready to get back on, so the chaulks come off for now.....