Time with Uncle Jon

Recently, we were so happy to welcome Jason's brother Jonathan into our home for a weekend visit. Jon had a full weekend-- including a drive to and from Bismarck, ND, to give a Lutheran Hour presentation. We were honored that he planned out his schedule in such a way that we could see him.

Jon is such a natural, loving uncle. He jumped right in to help out with Jaden and Cody and to play with them. Cody (contrary to his typical behavior lately) didn't mind at all being held by his Uncle Jon.

During Jon's stay, we invited our friends Josh and Katie over for dinner so that Jon could re-connect with Katie (a former CUNE classmate). The boys loved having such a big crew to read them bedtime stories!

Of course, playing games was top priority once the little boys fell asleep.

Jon was so helpful with entertaining the boys while we prepared meals,

and he had some pretty fun, creative playtime ideas, too!

Jaden and Cody laughed and laughed when Uncle Jon played hide-and-seek with them.

Thankfully, he was good at giving out hints as to where he was hiding. :)

Another big bonus of Jon's visit was having him play in our church's big golf tournament (organized by Jason). What a treat to have 2 Schleicher athletes on the same 4-person team. Although this Schleicher-dominated team did not win the tournament, the brothers enjoyed the chance to golf together.

Thanks so much, Jon (especially amidst your busy weekend), for taking the time to see us and hang out with our family. We loved golf, Carcassonne, Stone Age (of course!), and all of our great talks. The boys loved your tickles, your goofiness, your story-reading, and your hugs. Thanks for being such a wonderful uncle and brother. We love you!