New Zoo

The zoo has added on! The first day of Easter break the boys were dying to go check it out. I don’t have much physical stamina these days, but I felt pretty good that day, so I told the boys if they helped me tidy the whole house with no whining I’d take them for a lunch picnic at the zoo. 

We had our friend Maylee that day so she joined us for the fun. We walked in, ate our lunch, played on some of the parks, looked at a few animals, and rode the train. 

Everyone brought their own $3 for a ticket. It was a fun time, and we were all ready for naps/quiet time by the end!

Still Peas & Carrots

Fun Stuff

The Gingerbread Man felt board story. 

This isn’t new but he loves it. He’s getting better and better at understanding how to use a dice. 

His friend Ava made him a Fireman Sam paper doll set. It is very impressive and took a lot of work. Elias loves it and it’s been given a place on his shelf, which makes it a treasure. 

Daddy took Elias on a little adventure to Scheels and they found this cool Jeep. They also saw the President robots and those were NOT something Elias ever wants to see again. He said “Those are scary. They could just throw those away.”

Planting Seeds

Lewis helped Grandma Susan do some planting last week. 

He loves to garden, and I can’t help him with that this year. It’s too much bending while pregnant. Plus, I’m not good at it. 

Looking forward to seeing it all grow!

Elias’ 3rd

Elias asked for a Fireman Sam party! 

Grandma Susan made the cake with a family friend and it turned out very well! 





Fireman Sam is British, so turns out party supplies are not easy to find, but we managed! 
The edible matches were a big crowd pleaser. 



Elias had a great day with people he loves. He’s very happy about being three and is quick to tell everyone. He’s the optimist of our family and always enjoys what the day brings. He potty trained the earliest and fastest of all the boys and can’t wait for preschool. He likes Batman, firemen, swinging, mowing, pirates, and reading. 

We love you Elias!

Spring Game 2019

Still the cutest in suits!

Augustine’s First Communion

First Communion for our first boy was more joyful than I anticipated. It was such a long process to prepare for it, but Augustine really enjoyed each step and we enjoyed walking along side of him. 

Logan started the tradition of letting the first communicant of the family pick out a statue at the Catholic bookstore here in town. Little did he know Augustine would choose the giant altar cross! It still makes us all laugh, and we are impressed by his good taste. Fr. Hottovy blessed it and made it a third class relic by touching the blood of St. Pope John Paul II to it. 

The second graders had a full day of retreat before the big day. They spent time with Jesus in the monstrance. 
Then the big day finally arrived! He was so excited for everything...his suit, the Mass, receiving Jesus, the music.

They all look so grown up in their suits! Every single boy showed up in a suit. I was so impressed!


Logan was the lector for Mass. 

And Augustine’s godfather, Fr. Michael there in the middle, concelebrated. 

Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist! Fr. Michael was able to give Augustine his first communion. So special. 

There was a nice reception at the church after Mass. 

Augustine’s teacher, Sr. Teresa Marie, congratulating Augustine. She did such a good job preparing her students for this sacrament. 



And then we went home with family to celebrate over lunch! I put together a lot of fun decorations for the tables, but forgot to take pictures of the tables set up. 



Grandma Susan made cupcakes in the shape of crosses at Augustine’s request. 

He had lots of people who love him shower him with gifts that he loves. 

Including a gift card to the Catholic bookstore, so he chose another religious item to match his altar cross. 

It was a wonderful day of celebration!