Just Jack

This one is dedicated to a special little boy that just turned one.  His intrests include:

Anything he can fit in his mouth
Taking a few steps here and there
Water activities
Belly flopping when throwing a tantrum
1930's french silent films


Ok, so maybe one of these was fake.  Overall I think it has been a pretty good first year.  He has been taking a few steps a day the last week or two but is way too speedy crawling to give it a go full time.  There should be a track you can take babies to to race.  Jack would be the next Usain Bolt.   Happy 1st B Day Jack!

 Hanging outside at the soccer game.  He loves his outdoor time.

 Checking out the new b day toys.

 Dr. Dunkenstein.

 Pool Time

 Sprinkler Time.  He is a maniac.  At one point it was beating against the side of his head and he barely moved. 

Return of the Strehlo's

HEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO internet!  Been too long.  Let's do a quick catch up.

Jack- Crazy as ever.  Crawling around like a madman but still not much interest in walking.  His knees are literally callused from crawling around so much.  He is feeding himself now and occasionally lets us spoon feed him.  About 40% of the food he picks up makes it to his mouth, so that's something.

Max - Tooth #2 is loose, has been for about 19 years now.  We took the training wheels off the bike last week and so far so good.  Took a hard tumble on day 1 but other than that it has been good.

Sam & Chad.  Lots of really interesting stuff..... actually no not really.

Onto the Pics.

Broke this into 2 sections so be sure to read both posts.  Even a special video of the week, alright it's not that special.

 Max got a skateboard for Easter, we'll have to master the bike and scooter before we move to that one. 

 Easter booty! 

 Larson family photo time.

 Riding the 4 wheeler at uncle bob's.  I think Max could've done it for about 19 hours straight.

 Jack traveling back to 1982.  That was the outfit I wore when I was 1.  I'll have to post the side by side next time.

 Max is really into picking up his brother now. 

 Nebraska visit.

 Me and my BFF.

 Karate Time!

 YAARRRRR!

Part #2

More Pics!!!!!!
 

 Jack checking out the new whip.  Will anyone know what a whip is 10 years from now?

 Kiddos checking out the brand new playground in Maplewood.

 One word, Hammock.  Good times.Hey! Get those Sasquatch feet out of the picture. 

 Cousin Time

 Jack is a very happy eater, until the food is gone then he is ready to choke slam someone for more.

 Good form!

 Max with his Post Impressionism picture of mom.  Nailed it.

 Mom and Max getting some reading in. 

Max started soccer again.  Two games under out belts.  The superstar coach has the kids rounding into form and Max is way more into it this year than last.


Sirius always gives out free service around the holidays.  They give you about 50 channels and a random one will have top to bottom solid tunes.  90s on 9 got its turn this time.  Can't get enough of this classic.

Catching Up

Hello again friends.  Been meaning to update the b log for a few weeks now.  Check your hands, are they shaking from blog withdrawal or new post excitement?  Without further ado, the new post!

Jack update:  He sprung up two bottom teeth a few weeks ago and has the 2 top ones coming in now.  Every once in a while he he get hold of the couch and then let go and stand on his own for a few seconds.  

 Boadrding at Afton Alps.  Took Max up there a few times at the tail end of winter.  He was a big fan.  Had a couple good spills but overall he did awesome. 

Somewhat funny story: There was a 9 or 10 yr old girl on the chair lift when Max was going down.  She was all like, "oh, look at that baby going down, that is so cuuuuuuute!".  Then she said to her friend behind her, "Did you see the little baby going down, he must have been 2-3 years old".  Max is 5, thank you very much.  

The little baby shredder.

 Boys club!

 Max update:  Went snowboarding, he's taking swimming lessons and actually went under water, and he lost his first tooth.  The replacement was more or less in places by the time this one popped out.  Eating a strawberry did the trick. 

 Summer is coming!

Video of the week:

In honor of summertime here is a great summertime jam.  It's a pretty amazing video too.  Was Mungo Jerry part Wolverine?