Catch - A - Cop Fun Run

Logan and the big boys ran a mile! They got to “arrest” real cops with stickers, check out cool emergency vehicles, play at the park, bounce house, make smoothies, and win a cool medal! Very fun event!

Homework

Lewis loves homework. Mostly because it’s what Augustine does. 

Most nights they’re happy to work. 

Keeping Busy

They boys have been on lots of Daddy adventure. This was the LEGO world record at UNL. 

Since I’ve done nothing but lay on the couch and throw up for six weeks, they’ve really done well playing together and finding things to do on their own. 

Elias has done LOTS of paper cutting. He’s insanely good with safety scissors, and he can sit right next to the couch while I watch him. 

He loved making his bunny a house, garage and car. 

The big boys have made countless forts. This one was an office that Augustine built. 

And right next door, Lewis built a fancy grill restaurant. 

Elias will only play this activity if I let him use a hammer. 

“I give my bankie a thowduh wide.”

(I give my blankie a shoulder ride.)

“Cut all my pickles.”

The boys have taken a long break from Duplos. Mostly because they became engrossed in tiny Legos, but we pulled them out again last week and they were like new! They built for days.

Elias still loves to chain saw and log the big building blocks. 

The boys put on a concert together. Lots of singing and “talents” from Augustine, which was him telling us how certain toys work. 

We also got the ball pit out this week. We haven’t had it out for ages, so it was fun for almost the whole week!

Helpers

I’ve been really sick this pregnancy. With me completely out of commission for a month and a half, we’ve been extremely blessed with people who have helped us get through this difficult season. 

Thanks to all who have sacrificed for our family...babysitting, cleaning, chores, meal train, keeping spirits up, visiting me, picking up kids from school, running errands, cutting up fruits & veggies, activities for the boys, outings for the boys...I couldn’t snap a picture of all our helpers. There have been countless people, but pictured or not, your generosity is most appreciated!

The weekend morale booster. 

Lots of lunch and nap at G & G’s. 

Swimming with Grandma Kathleen. 

Making easy breakfast with Aunt Lisa. 

Our best helper in the world. Daddy!!!!

Dinner and laughs with friends. 

Stories with Debbie. 

The TV. Daily after school help. 

Mass with the Stevens. 

Daniel Tiger with F. 

An afternoon of playing at Kathy’s house on an early school dismissal day. 

More Daddy adventures. 

And an IKEA run done by a friend because the car makes me horribly nauseous. 

Yardwork

A bit of yardwork was squeezed in before the cold weather hit. 



Elias will miss mowing all winter. 

Lewis had the time of his life helping Aunt Lisa with a chore she hates. Getting the frogs out of her super deep window wells. Thomas shared lots of tips and techniques. He couldn’t get enough of capturing and releasing the little jumpers. 

Augustine’s 8th

We celebrated with grandparents on his actual birthday. He picked the meal and we made it LEGO themed again. 





He requested The Family Circus books, and now they are part of his morning routine. He usually reads while he eats breakfast. 

He is enjoying LEGO sets, although once they’ve been built, he prefers to mix the together and make his own creations. 

Happy Birthday Augustine! We love you!

Surprise!

This was a delicious lunch the other day. Comfort food at its finest. I’m eating all the carbs and dairy while I can because we recently learned about a little surprise for our family...Baby Burda #4! Due May 2. Praying for a healthy pregnancy, and a happy not-too-many-food-allegies baby!