Jared found that if he pulls out the drawer of the desk that he can climb on the top. He also has started to climb on top of Nathan's dresser. He says, "Tall." He has no fear.

Nathan's artwork. I think he has quite a talent.

He started to paint our family all on his own. This is what he came up with except I painted the names on there. It looks like he got all of the basics.

He painted in shapes after I drew them for him. He loves his shapes. He calls himself the Shape Bandit from Team Umizoomi.

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Here we come Kansas

Nathan admiring PJ (Patrick John) from a distance. He wanted to hold PJ right when we got there. He was so gentle and sweet.

Matt with the Mr. PJ.

Playground at the Berry Patch. The Berry Patch was only 10 minutes away. I have been wanted to do it in TX too, but it is just too far away.

Matt rolled this big pip up a hill and then let it roll down. Of course the boys wouldn't do it, so I had fun. I am such a kid at heart.

Blueberry picking. The boys did great and had a blast.

Jared was interested in all of the pieces of wood around.

Train for the kids to ride.

Delta the owners dog with Grammy and the boys.

On the way home from the Berry Patch, we saw some firetrucks at a gas station. We pulled in, and they gave the boys stickers and hats. They let them explore the fire truck. They were both in heaven. Caught Jared looking at the camera.

Caught Jared looking at the camera.

Me with my big bro John or PJ as I call him and his newborn son PJ (Patrick John)

PJ's Blessing at John and Chelsea house.

Yes, that is an adorable orange bowtie, but even cuter is the little guy. It was so fun to hold him.

Nathan and Jared got a chance to feed PJ. They were so gentle and sweet.

Thanks John and Chelsea for sharing your family and home. It was so nice to see you guys. We had a great time.

Jumble of Pictures

Matt doing a lesson for FHE for the boys. On being kind to everyone. He dressed up as a construction worker, fire man, basketball player, and a pirate. The boys had a blast.

The boys enjoying some cousin time with Jack, Will, and Colin during Memorial Day at Gran's house.

Jared at Gran's house.

The trees out front of our house that Matt cut. Here ist he first picture, and the right tree has already been trimmed.

Here is when Matt butchered the second tree. I still dont' know if I have forgiven for this one. The right one doesn't look too bad, but I cry almost every time I see the left one. I will pray that it will grow back soon.

Closer look at the left tree.

Finally got some decorations and curtains up in the kitchen after living in our house for 5 years.

The boys love to mow and grass with their daddy, and I can never get enough pictures. I think it is so cute.

Ahhhhh!!! kisses for daddy.

Rangers Baseball game. We got to see about 5 minutes of it, but it was fun. We showed up at the 5th Inning and brought lots of snacks, but we couldn't keep Jared away from the stairs, so we took turns with him outside.

Nathan didn't like the noise at first but then he warmed up and started cheering for the Rangers.

Nathan's shoe finally gave out, but I still am not able to throw them away. He wants them as his mowing shoes still, but it ruins his socks. I think it is time to say goodbye shoes. Maybe he will finally wear his other pair of shoes that we have had for months.

Matt on a treasure hunt for Father's Day.

What will he find at the end of the treasure hunt? I spoiled him with fajitas on Saturday, pork chops on Sunday, and roast on Monday. We also got to go out for dinner once while the Crossely's watched our precious boys.

Swimming in our HOA pool. It sure has been a life saver the last few days. We will probably spend some time in it every day this summer. Hopefully I can get Nathan to wear his floats and start learning how to swim.

Yup!!! That's my big boy Jared in underwear at 18 months. He has been really interested in going pee pee. I put him on the pot whenever I change his diaper and I tried underwear the other day. He has never got pee pee yet, but I will keep trying. It is great and exciting that he is already interested. THANKS BIG BROTHER NATHAN!!!