Swim

Those swim trunks were Logan's when he was a baby. 

We enjoyed a 1 year old birthday pool party last weekend! Some of Logan's team was there as well, and I realized we've never been swimming as a team before. I quickly realized this is an AWESOME thing to do with the team because the child:adult ratio is incredible!

Cousin Day

We kept two cousins for the day yesterday. We had swim lessons and a few other things in the morning, so they joined us. Everyone did fine because there was a screen to look at. *sigh*

We got home at lunch time and everyone immediately started playing really intensely. They were all ready to just be home and imagine. We didn't eat lunch until 1pm, and they were only at the table about 8 minutes before their food was gone and they were off playing again! It was a good afternoon of legos, magnatiles, and train tracks. 

We played outside in the water for an hour too, but I was too busy to snap any photos. Glad you came, cousins!

Top Heavy

I was unpacking the stroller into the car after a trip to the grocery store, when I realized I had better get the diaper bag off the back of it. I had already unbuckled Elias in the stroller, but figured he could wait a minute while I grabbed the bag. I figured wrong. I was standing in front of the stroller, but he leaned forward to look at something and down he tumbled. He got quite the bump on his forehead. Sorry kiddo. 

Cuteness

Apparently my baby has been very cute lately because he's in most of my pictures this week. 

He worked SO hard to connect those pieces of track. 

And he thinks it's hilarious when he sends a train car down the hill. 

He was very proud of his big kid cup and told me the water was very cold. 

Kids get a free piece of fruit at HyVee so we always occupy him with an apple while we shop. 

Lewis helped him put his helmet on and it took forever. Elias was getting impatient so Lewis quickly stuck the binki in his mouth and it was oh.so.cute. 

Lewisisms

"Mommy! Who died?!"

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I wish I had wings so I can fly around the school. Then when it time to go in I will tuck them back in so I can go inside. Then when it time to go I say "hey teachers, watch this..." I want some wings for Christmas. 

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Me: there's nothing you can do that would make me stop loving you. 

L: {hand gesture} there. I make you stop loving me. {giggle}

Me: Nope. You'll be in my heart. No matter what you say. {we've been jamin' to the Tarzan soundtrack lately.}

L: in your heart?!

Me: yeah. Just climb right in. I'll keep you there forever. 

L: your blood is in your heart. For your whole body. 

Me: what do you think it would be like to be in my heart with all my blood?!

L: ick. 

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L: when was your wedding?

Me: 8 years ago

L: wen was Maddies wedding?

Me: Maddie? Who's Maddie?

L: when is all the desserts?

Me: what?!

L: who's Maddie?

Me: you tell me! You brought her up. 

L: MA-ddie. MADDIE!!!

Me: do you mean Maggie?

L: yes! 

Me: and the desserts, do you mean the wedding reception?

L: YES! 

Me: you had lemon bars at Maggie's reception. 

L: and cake. 

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L: One time Augustine said to me "you are a slowpoke" and I keep my mean in my body. 

Me: wow. I'm really proud of you!

Cousin Afternoon

We enjoyed our annual visit with the Kolb cousins! Some Vranas were able to join us too!
We played outside in the water, played downstairs, and had a pizza party. 

Daddy Adventure

The library had a "Frankentoy" event so the boys decided to check it out. 

You could build a toy by putting whatever you wanted together. There was a tape station, hot glue station, etc. 

Lewis enjoyed the demo part the most. He cut the squeakers out of that stuffed animal and made some effort to rebuild it. 

Augustine repaired the helicopter and bucket ladder. He also found half of a Rescue Bot. So basically they brought home junk, but the process was fun!