Birds

A momma bird built a nest on our rain spout and one of her eggs fell out of the nest. It was in perfect condition despite the fall. We got a shovel and carefully scooped it up. We planned to take it to the 3rd graders at school who happened to be hatching chicks...it was the little bird’s best chance! I headed inside to put it in something safer than a shovel for transporting it and ...

it fell off the shovel. Sorry baby bird. We tried. 

Then later we went on an evening walk and found a baby bird just hatched that had fallen out of its nest. See it there right between the sticks? Lewis thought those sticks might help it be safe. It was even more sad than the egg! Lewis desperately wanted to help it but we just couldn’t think of a way, so we walked home. Lewis tried and tried to think of a solution the rest of the walk. Then we walked by...

a fully grown dead bird! Good grief!

Spring Soccer

It wasn’t our favorite experience, but we are glad we gave it a try. Too may rained our games and freezing cold practices. 

Thhhhhhun

May Day

I completely forgot to take pictures of my May Day baskets this year. I didnt have to make many...not my usual 30 since we don’t have 30 kids on our new street...just two for the next door neighbor kids we play with on most days. 

It kind of made us all miss our old neighbors who we love so much. We were already having a rough day because Logan had a hard meeting that day and I was worried about it, so I thought it would cheer me up to make May Day baskets for the moms of our old neighbors because how often does a mom get a basket?! 

We walked up to 36th street to deliver the baskets, and no one was home. Which  made me sad, but at least it would be a fun surprise when they got home. 

We decided to take a different route home simply for some shade to walk in, and ended up spending some time with old neighbors who happened to be outside. It was a lovely bright spot on a difficult day!

Elias found it especially fun because they had fun riding toys out. 

There was, however, a tornado watch in effect for the entire day. The air suddenly turned cold and windy, so we all went on our way. We made it half a block and stumbled upon tree trimmers, which is Elias’ FAVORITE. 

We threw caution to the wind and watched them trim for a half hour. Lewis got a little bored toward the end, but Elias didn’t want to leave. 

Eventually we had no choice both with the weather and with it being well past lunch. 

Nap time was a bit off that day, but I can’t remember the last time he slept in my arms so it was another bright spot in my day. Lewis spent a long time cutting paper into teeny tiny pieces, so it was a quiet afternoon, until he threw a one hour fit about pencils. 

By then it was time for some united prayer with the other FOCUS wives, so I prayed my Chaplet on the front porch while the boys played. Elias joined me on and off. Another bright spot in our day. The biggest gift on May Day was Logan’s meeting going well (and no tornadoes!). 

Lewis at School

To the Zoo

The first Burda boy to brave a pony ride!

He LOVED it. Ask him about it next time you see him. 



First Burda boy to feed a goat!

Grateful

We are so grateful for the best helpers in the world...grandparents. 

For all the errands run, preschool pick ups, dinners that I don’t have to cook, company when I’m lonely, swim lessons, garage sale finds, and soccer practice shuttle.

For all the walks taken, books read, Paw Patrol episodes watched, hardware store runs, rides home for Logan, preschool pick ups, and soccer games watched. 

For all the rolls baked, preschool pick ups, toddler quality time, extra groceries, dishes done, sewing projects completed, parties hosted, boxes packed...and unpacked, canasta games and a listening ear. 

Even Great Grandma Irene helps from heaven if I think to ask. She’s always willing to hold a baby during the night so I can sleep a little. But why the potato strings? It was one of my favorite snacks at her house growing up. They remind me of her.