Birthday Bash

Jack's birthday was one crazy-exhausting event! I highly recommend only doing a friend party, or only doing a family party. Both in one day are a little overwhleming. We started the day off with Jack opening a few presents from mom, dad, and Brigham.

He told me at the end of the day that his favorite presents were the Bakugans Brigham gave him. I really don't see the joy found in playing with those little round things, but he and his friends sure enjoy them.
We then moved on to the friends pirate party, where there were swords, scooters, bikes, treasure, and a pinata. He invited a few neighborhood friends and his two favorite cousins. It was pretty crazy, and a lot of fun. I wish I could've gotten a picture of Dave playing all the games with the kids!

The rest of the pictures are out of order. Oops.

Here's Briggs on his scooter. He's starting to get the hang of riding on it instead of just pulling it around. It's pretty cute. He's pretty cute!

Here's Cousin Bryker having a good time riding around on his bike. Although, he would have nothing to do with going across the "plank" while Dave was the crocodile.

I was impressed to see that Jack still knew how to ride his bike so well after these few months of snow. He swerved right through the obstacle couse cones without a problem. He always sticks out his tongue and licks his bottom lip when he's concentrating on something.

Dusty and cute Mckenna. I wish I could've gotten a full body shot of Dusty on here to show off his spandex, I mean skinny, jeans. They're in-style you know!

My mom and Jack opening his new bat cave. He was really excited!

Laura, doing her model pose, and Grandma Linda.

Bryker giving Missy a wrestling hug?!

The parents. Always a good time.

Here is the best picture I got of the cake. I decided on a snow cake because Jack kept changing his mind, and finally told me to just do a suprise cake for him.

Here are the pirates. Yep, they're pretty scary!

And finally, a picture of Jack attack in his karate uniform. We decided to get him karate lessons for the month of January for his birthday. He hasn't gone yet. It'll be exciting to me if he actually decides to stay.

He told Dave that karate isn't going to be any fun because mom's and dad's can't stay. Will the kid ever want to be away from us?!

Fall Family Photos

Here are our token fall family pictures. This year we had my talented sister Linsey take them in good ol' downtown Kaysville. I think she did a pretty sweet job, especially with what she had to work with!

This is probably my favorite because Brigham FiNalLy decided to smile (because I tickled him)!
This one also ranks up there with favorites.

My boy Brig. I love him.

I think they're actually holding hands. Cuteness.

What a little stud!

So photogenic.

hee hee

Alright, get ready for a picture overload! The month of October proved to be the busiest one this year so far. Thank goodness that both the primary program and the ward Halloween party are both overwith, as well as some big vinyl projects. Amazingly enough, the kids really did well with singing both loudly and reverently. I had my doubts on the Saturday practice before, but they proved me wrong. As for the Halloween party...it's over, and now we are planning the Christmas party. Maybe after that, I will join the blogging world again. Here are A LOT of pictures to hold all you avid Burns fans over for another month OR so.

Jack, being his ruggedly handsome self on the floor. This is a rare moment when he will pose for a picture for me. Usually he tells me, "no" with great amounts of unwanted attitude.
We went on a hike up Mueller Park Canyon and Jack had to go potty. I know, I shouldn't post this, and I probably shouldn't have even taken a picture of it, but it was just too a good a moment to pass up. Boys will be boys anywhere and everywhere!

We saw losts of these beautiful leaves. Love the blue sky against the bright leaves.

I love the fall!

Brigham finds happiness in carrying his football around....EveRywHere. The kid has to sleep with the thing. It's quite ridiculous (and really cute)! I'm pretty sure he's saying, "hike" in this picture.

HAppY HaLLoWeEN

Wow, what a fantastic picture of our family on Halloween! Seriously. Seriously.

I was Super Girl. This was my costume. I wish I could wear it every day (just like my wedding dress). P.S. Dave took this picture, that's why my hand is cut off in mid-air.

Jack was a Ninja. This, sadly enough, is the best picture I have of his costume. I am thinking about having him dress up in it tomorrow and taking better ones.

Brigham of course opted to be a football player. Since he can't be without his beloved football, we agreed it would be the best costume for him this year. He is sporting both a "Y" and a "U" on his cheeks so as to be fair to both sides. I know, I know, it's a terrible picture too. Don't worry I'll get better ones tomorrow.

P.S. Dave was a "nerd" (too close to home) and an army guy. He chose to not be pictured.

PumKiN PaTcH

Here is Brigham and his girlyfriend Avery Rice. The liked riding in the wagon. I liked that Rachelle pulled them the whole time because I was taking pictures.

Jack decided to throw straw at me. Such a sweet, submissive little thing.

All The OthER StuFf

Jack and his friends have been jumping on the trampoline just about every warm day. Have I mentioned that I love that it's not snowing yet.

Jack started riding his bike without training wheels at the beginnning of this summer. He goes really fast, and makes me nervous.

At least he's got a sweet helmet that Dave continuously makes fun of.

Brigham is really cute and makes me laugh. I wish we had a camcorder that would allow me to post a video of him running. I think he must run like Dave!

And that is our life for now.

September

Nothing very exciting has been happening around our house this past month. We went to Cherry Hill one last time before it closed for the winter. That was a great investment.

We've gone to the park just about every day, and I am already dreading the snow. What are we going to do?! Brigham will probably continue to take Jack's toys and run away screaming with delight, while Jack runs crying after him with a scary I'm-gonna-kill-you-Brigham-look in his eyes. Then I will proceed to yell to/at Jack from the other room to stop and ask nicely. Then Jack will come crying to me, saying, "Mommy you have to say sorry because you hurt my feelings." Hope at least one of us survives.

On a happier note, Jack met his first girlfriend Emily at the park the other day. They held hands, they ran together, they helped each other up the slide, and then they said good bye never to meet again. Just look at the way he looks at her. It must be love.

Here is the only picture I've been able to get of the boys together lately. And no, Jack's head really isn't that much bigger than Brigham's.

Briggs learned how to climb up the slide and go down all by himself.

He also really enjoys riding his "bike" like the big boys. He pretty much just stands on it and I push him around. I think he'll have it down by next summer though.

We did go with our neighbors to Bear Lake and the kids had a really good time. Jack wanted to keep riding the tube over and over again, and even Brigham enjoyed the wind in his hair while riding with Dave.
He also enjoyed putting sand everywhere!

Briggs loves baseball, football, and soccer ball. He throws the football and chases after it over and over again all day.

And here's a little bum crack for your enjoyment!

Ok, so one week ago at this time I was on a southwest airplane with 3 other lovely ladies traveling to the wonderful San Diego, California to hang out on this.....

beautiful La Lolla and Pacific Beaches.....

without ANY children (or husbands for that matter...we love you!).

We did a lot shopping, saw "Wicked", rented movies, walked the boardwalk, and basically just had the best time EvEr.
Now we are home.
And I wish I had a picture of that,
because today I almost pulled my hair out.
All of it!
I love my children, I love my children, I love my children.
Here's to the next girls trip!

BURNS FAMILY REUNION

Well, here we are at the good ol' Burns family reunion that happens once a summer. This year the blessed event took place at Heber Valley Camp! Which by the way, is gigantic and beautiful. We stayed in cabins (16 bunks to a cabin), roasted marshmellows by the fire, canoed around the lake, played games, and went on hikes. Most of us slept extremely well from all the playing, except for Brigham and me. He decided he wanted to stay up and play at night EVERY hour.

Here is the infamous pair of cousins who couldn't get enough of each other. Jack and Gabe, they are little troublemakers, but you just can't deny them all the good times they have together.

Here is the Anderson family (most of them) canoeing around the little lake full of leeches and moss. Of course Dave tried to tip us over, even with Gabe, Jack, and Brigham riding with us. I decided he really is still a kid at heart. He is the one who started the water fight.

So, we did a little swinging from ropes. Doesn't Jack look excited?!

Here we have the youngest of the bunch who was able to climb up a tree, walk across a log in the air, and repel down to the bottom. Pretty brave if you ask me. I have TonS more pictures but it just takes me wAy too long to download them. So, that's the end for now!

In honor of sweet Brigham I had to post some cuter pictures than the previous one on the last post because Dave said no one is going to think he's very cute! Personally, I thought the first picture was darling because it totally showed his funny personality, but I figured I should post a few cutey ones of his when he turned one.

He is a handsome little dude really!
And so happy.