Memorial Day

Jackson was in his very first parade on Monday morning. His friend Trey invited him to ride in his wagon with him as their Mom's walked behind the Blue Star Elementary floats. Despite being pelted with candy at the beginning, Jackson liked watching all of the people. Thanks Trey for inviting us!




Later in the day we decided it was a perfect beach day so after slathering on that sunscreen, we went to the beach. Jackson was covered in sand but didn't seem to mind! We can't wait until the water gets a bit warmer though.


At night we went out for ice cream and Jackson seemed to think that he was a big boy and could eat from Daddy's cone! Good thing Daddy doesn't mind sharing! Then we had to say goodbye to Jackson's cousin Trent as they went back to Indiana after a weekend up north.

The Pines

We went out to Sandy Pines on Sunday to celebrate Memorial Day with the Hansen's. After dinner, the Ford's came over and we all hung out by the campfire. Of course there's never a dull moment when we're with the Ford's! Jackson went to bed around 7pm and missed the ice cream escapade but he must've known that he was missing out on the fun because he woke up and we let him enjoy the campfire with us.

Playing Outside

Jackson just loves pushing around his cozy coupe. With the weather being nicer, we have been able to take him outside to play with it, however, the problem with that is that he thinks all that grass if for him to eat! Ick!






Jackson had his first adventure at the park. He wasn't sure about the slide at first but once he went down he wanted to do it again.

Tulip Time

We went downtown Holland on Tuesday night with our Tuesday night dinner girls. Jackson and Maylie were all dressed up in their Dutch costumes. Jackson loved the Dutch Dancers so hopefully he'll enjoy the parade on Saturday.

The Cozy Coupe

Jackson and I went to the Bentheim garage sales with Nicki, Miya and Jayden (needless to say, we did decide that this summer we're leaving the kids with Nicki's mom when we go!). Jackson got a cozy coupe car and absolutely loves it! He loves sitting in it and shutting the door. He tries to move the car around but his feet get in the way so then he slides out underneath the car. Miya had fun going back and forth between the cars and then showing Jackson all her toys. I have a feeling that these two are going to have lots of fun playing together this summer.

Dinner with the Ford's and the Hansen's

On Friday night we got together with the Ford's and Hansen's to celebrate the beginning of summer. Luke's parents and the Ford's both have places at Sandy Pines so we spend a lot of time together in the summer. Unfortunately we didn't get a campfire in that night but I'm sure we'll have plenty of them this summer!

Congratulations Sara!

My younger sister Sara graduated from WMU's nursing program on Friday night. Luke and I went with my parents and Aunt Diane to see her "pinned." Pinning is like the "passage of a student to an official nurse" (we learned that during the ceremony). Sara is now going to be working at Blogett on the orthopedic floor. She's worked so hard for this and I'm so proud of her - there is no way that I could do what she'll be doing!