What's in a name?

It took us a long time to name Elias compared to the big boys. We searched and searched for the right balance of unique and meaningful. 

Augustine got to make his name tag. 

Elias:

• The prophet Elijah

Frantisek:

• Frantisek is Czech for Francis

• Pope Francis 

• St Francis Xavier

• St Francis of Assisi

• St Francis de Sales

• Our good friend Brother Frantisek CFR and groomsman from our wedding, is spiritual father

• Czech to honor the Burda side of the family

• Lynn's great grandfather (Grandma Helen's father)

Coincidentally:

Born on birthday of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who blessed our marriage in Rome on our honeymoon!

Introducing Elias Frantisek Burda!

Elias Frantisek Burda

Born 4/16/16, 8:11am

10 lbs even

20 in long

Sharing a Birthday?

I woke up to this:

this morning. :) So sweet. Augustine and Lewis were so proud of their little surprise for me (and very clever, Logan!). Augustine helped write the note by signing his and Lewis' names. 

We are getting closer and closer to the newest Burda being born...it's definitely possible we will share a birthday! We'll see what the day brings...

Driveway Construction

This is Augustine's driveway. He's very proud of his building skills, especially on a soft bed AND a with little brother around who loves to demo...it's an accomplishment to complete a project!

Fun Events

So we are still waiting around for this baby to make his appearance. I have some tests I have to pass tomorrow. If I pass, they won't induce me until Monday. If I fail they will induce me tomorrow. I'm hoping to pass and go into labor naturally somewhere between Saturday night and Monday early. My doctor was called away until Saturday night. Oy. My birthing teams never pan out the way I plan them to. 

This week is CASNR Week on East Campus and there are all sorts of events. Turns out my dad won the only teacher award! (It's the first one listed)

He was also one of 8 nominees for Advisor of the Year. My parents had no idea he had won the teaching award until it was announced (they both missed it in the program!) so it was an extra fun surprise. 

There was another event at the Union yesterday so my parents took the boys for fun...and boy did they have fun! Games, prizes, dinner, G&G! They came home with lots to tell us and lots of prizes. Augustine got three whistles and said "now we can take that off my birthday list". He's had a whistle on his list since last year...wonder why he didn't get one.

Augustine said this game was his favorite once he mustered up the courage to try it. 

And of course Lewis' favorite part was the ice cream.

Raising Canes must have been a sponsor because they gave away these lemonade stands. We are actually having a lot of fun with them! They were fun to assemble and put stickers on, and now our various "guys" are coming to buy lemonade. 

Thanks G&G for the break...er...I mean adventure!

Sunday Afternoon

Yard work is one of the top five things to do with Daddy at our house. As I headed out to my Godson's 1st Holy Communion Mass, the above photo was the scene. Everyone content with their jobs. We even let Lewis try out the dandelion digger for the first time. It was a hit. Augustine loved it at Lewis' age too, and still does. 

Our yard is being reseeded soon. Here's hoping it looks even a little smidge better than it does. I never knew how much a nice lawn mattered to me until I didn't have one. My parents keep their lawn pretty pristine, so I guess I've been accustom to it and didn't realize. I also like minimal landscaping. Just well kept, tidy grass is appealing to me. I think landscaping confuses my brain. But I digress...

Congratulations to Harrison! I can't believe you're already a second grader. So glad I could celebrate with you!

The Due Date

Here we are again...for the third time...on our due date and what are we doing? Everything except having a baby. Why do these Burda boys love to cook for so long?!

Here's the photo for the baby book...just like the big brothers have in their books. 

Today I got a prenatal massage (heavenly), played with friends who graciously stopped over to keep my mind off of not being done with this gig yet, played "air traffic controller" with the boys, didn't nap at all - not even the 3 year old, ran errands with Grandma Susan, and went out to dinner with Grandma Kathleen. 

As I've told your brothers, little baby: get out. We want you to join us out here!