Happy Birthday Dad/Grandpa

Today is my Father's 73rd birthday!! We were so lucky to wish him one in person this morning at the beach before he and my mom scooted out of town but we are even more lucky to have him in our lives. I couldn't ask for a better father/grandfather. Dad, wishing you all the best in this year. 

On an unrelated note, here are some photos from our time at the beach so far.

So windy the first day at the beach. 

Water balloons. 

Trying to make a fire. 

Summertime!

With both kids out of school, the kids and I loaded up the car and came to Oak Island yesterday. After  unloading the car, Mae insisted we go to the beach, which I happily obliged. And man was it worth it.

(Pearson was originally supposed to join us this weekend but work has gotten in the way of that so we are happily enjoying spending a few days with Grandma and Grandpa K. here, then a few days solo, and then friends are joining us). 

Slam Ball

Whitaker's last game of Slam Ball aka Tball was yesterday. This was his first attempt at baseball and he really enjoyed it. This was also Pearson's first attempt at coaching and he seemed to be ok with it. 

Photos from Whitaker's last game. 

Strawberry Picking

Today, I took my kids and John strawberry picking. John won the award for most strawberries eaten (without putting a single strawberry in a basket). Whitaker won the award for most strawberries picked (besides myself). Mae won the award for most helpful since she carried one of the containers of strawberries out of the field for me without nary a complaint or dropping any. Great way to spend a Friday. Even better a babysitter is coming at 6 pm so Pearson and I can go to the Nationals vs. Cubs game. 

Best picker! 

Best eater as you can see from his face. 

My loves.