I Heard Said the Bird

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Last Days of Summer

We spent a day at the cousins house. Collecting small toads was really fun for Lewis.

Fudgestickles on the porch

“Nith deey, Daddy. No wainin’ out”

Lewis’ impressive camping soup set up. See the fire under the pot?

We took out yet another tree. This one was only about 5-8 years old, but the root system was beginning to interfere with the reinforced basement wall.

Backyard soccer games

One of our favorite parks. It has a waterfall.

We made boats out of Duplos. It’s hard to make them stay upright.

Time to get ready for school!

Monday, July 16, 2018

On the second day of summer Augustine told me he was bored. I replied, “ Sounds like you’re having a good summer!” We’ve actually had a great summer full of quiet days with very little scheduled. We’re still wingin’ it.

Play doh has been a time consuming activity. Everyone likes it and it’s so easy to be creative.

Apparently, a crazy band of pirates boarded the Burda Ship while I unloaded dinner for some friends! Arrrr!

Swim lessons is just so exhausting. He got one bite in of his beloved Z Bar before falling asleep.

This guy has worked hard and saved and saved and saved! He finally got to purchase the toy he was working for. Good job Augustine!!!

Lewis and Grandma Susan created a new activity that Lewis just loves. He pins felt to her couch pillow to make pictures.

4th of July

It was just.so.hot. I can’t remember a year that was so terribly hot on the fourth since I was pregnant with Lewis. We managed to enjoy a few of our traditions, but otherwise we stayed inside.

We enjoyed the neighborhood parade. Lewis rode his bike for the first time!

We also hosted lunch for our old neighbors. It’s always a fun time, and this year was no exception other than we all showed up to eat lunch and split. It was just too miserable to sit outside for very long.

We spent the afternoon at Grandma and Grandpa’s house.

We lit a few fireworks at home and they boys were happy.

They especially like snap n’ pops.

Here’s hoping next year is a little cooler!

Sunday, July 15, 2018

Always Fixing Things

The Lake, sort of

We had a LOT of rain in three days. When we arrived for the parish play date at the park i figured we either had to 1) embrace it or 2) leave.

So we made summer childhood memories. It was indeed super fun! It made me miss the lake.

The big boys knew just what to do...all their favorite things they do when we visit the lake.

It took Elias a little while to figure out how to have all the fun, but his Godbrother helped!

Summer Training Adventures

We visited both aunts while Logan attended summer training. Aunt Beth has a lovely new home and her backyard is awesome.

We took she and Katie to the museum and it did not disappoint! It’s so different than the Lincoln one, so they both are fun in different ways.

Someone randomly made my boy’s day and gave us tickets to the train.

Then we went on to Aunt Lisa’s house where we spent the day relaxing and playing with cousins.

Elias cut this track apart many times. He was a “worker guy”.

Then Julia said “let’s play babies!” Elias gave an enthusiastic yes to that idea and proceeded to play babies like this. He’s such a good Dad.

In 9 years of Logan’s missionary work, he’s had two groups of students that I not only trust around my kids but also love having around my kids. They love our kids and enjoy being part of our family. They just jump right in!

Four of the students babysat one afternoon while Logan was away, then we all had dinner together, followed by a hot walk after dinner and soccer games outside, then they helped me with bedtime. They stayed and chatted with me another two hours and then headed home. What better gift can a mom receive when Daddy is away?!

The big boys went swimming with friends for an afternoon while I stayed home with the babies. It was an awesome trade off. I like babies way more than swimming.