Kenna's Dacne Performance

Kenna's Dance Recital

 

 

McKenna has been taking dance at my friend Laura Millet's dance studio for the past year. It has been so fun for her to learn new things and interact with the other little girls. We are so proud of you Kenna! You got the moves girl!

           

The Best Little Vacation Ever!

Weekend Getaway!

 

 

 

          Back in April we got to go on a fun little weekend getaway. We have never got to getaway just the four of us, so we really wanted to do a small vacation before thing #3 came along. We ended up getting a really good deal on a groupon for a little lodge in the mountains, a little north of Payson. The place was called Kohl's Ranch and it was such a nice and fun place to go. There was a little stream running right by our room, and there were glider benches all along the stream where you could relax and listen to the water and feel the breeze.  They had fishing poles they let us use for free, and the kids had a blast fishing with Eric. They even had a heated pool that was warm enough to swim in, and also had fire pits throughout the property and supplies to make smores. The smores were definitely a huge hit with the kids, and they having been talking about smores ever since! They also gave the kids free horse back rides. We also took the kids to the fish hatchery, got pizza and ice cream in the diner, and stayed up late watching Ice Age and eating popcorn with the kids. It was seriously the perfect weekend! So relaxing and nice just to spend some time alone together as a family! I just love these crazies and the fun times we have together!  

 

 

Making s'mores is so much fun!

 

YUM!!

Staying up late watching Ice Age

At the fish hatchery

Yes I'm fat. And also 8 months pregnant. Don't judge.:)

There was a fun playground at the lodge.

Awkward poise I just had to put on here. haha.

(He is helping Kenna down the slide.)

First time horse back riding. She loved it!!! Giggle and

yelled yee-hah the whole time.

First time horse back riding. He hated it!!!

Screamed and jumped off half-way through the ride.

Fishing at the creek.

Connor's favorite part of the trip was fishing with dad and

throwing rocks in the creek.

They LOVED swimming! The pool was so nice

and warm!

The back porch facing the creek.

Playing at the park in Payson.



Easter 2013

Easter

 

 

 

      This year for Easter we decided to do something a little different. We usually do most holidays at my mom's house, but we decided to try something at our house this year, hoping to do something a little different. I told the kids we were going to have Easter at our house and told them we could have whatever they wanted for dinner. When I asked Connor, he excitedly exclaimed, "Waffles mom!!! Can we have waffles?!?" Why of course we can! We decided to do a little breakfast extravaganza complete with waffles, homemade donuts, biscuits and gravy, quiche, hash browns, and fresh fruit. It was soo yummy and the kids loved it! We just might have our selves a little new family tradition!

     That morning the kids also got to open their Easter baskets and LOVED getting all of the candy. We also did Easter egg hunts later that afternoon with the whole family, and the kids had so much fun hiding and finding the eggs. We also tried to explain more to the kids about the true meaing of Easter, and about Christ and the resurrection. I am not quite sure if they caught on or understood, however, they have been making interesting comments about asking me if Jesus being dead lately. lol. Never realized how hard it is explaining the atonement and resurrection to a small child, although, I know they can feel the spirit and God's love for them.  

 

 



Father and Son's Campout

Father and Son's Campout 2013

 

 

 

           Don't remember exactly when Father in Son's was, but I know it was in the spring, and I know my two boys had an absolute blast together! Eric is such a wonderful dad, and I am so glad he takes the time to have boy bonding time with Connoroo!

 

 



First Day of Preschool!

 

 

        My two sweet kiddos started preschool for the first time this last January of 2013. Their preschool teachers name is Ms. Karolyn and she teaches out of her home. She used to be a special ed teacher, and does a great job at teaching the kids and making it fun for them. I can't believe how fast my kids are growing up, and that they are already in preschool. I seriously want them to stay small forever. Even though I love watching them learn and grow, I secretly dread the day the start kindergarten and won't be here with me all day! These are the happiest days of my life!

                                         

                                        

                              
     

Christmas 2012

       

 

 

                  Catching Up and Christmas 2012

 

 

 

 

        Okay, so I literally haven't blogged in forever! Life gets so busy and every time I sit down to try to catch up, I get so overwhelmed and end up not publishing any of my posts. I also am very self conscious of writing because I feel like I am not a great writer, and  I don't want to take the time to proof read what I write. So just warning you... this is my online journal and I am just scratching down what comes to mind with out any proof reading so I  guarantee there will be a lot of spelling and grammatical errors. But if you don't care then, feel free to read on!  So I decided to back track a little and just jot down a few sentences about major happenings in the last year.

        Don't remember too much about Christmas this past year, except it was really fun this year because the twins were finally old enough to understand the present thing and get really excited. I remember Christmas morning the twins were so funny when opening their presents. Kenna was just really excited about any present she got, and even more excited to have the attention all on her. Connor loved all of his toys, but loved his tool bench he got most of all. He was so funny and kept saying, "I just have to go work hard now." It was so hard to get him to open any other toys after he saw his tool bench. The kids also got little tricycles for Christmas which they loved, but it took them a little time to learn to ride. We also went to my mom's for Christmas Eve the night before, for our annual chimichanga feast. The kids had a fun time dressing up and acting out the nativity scene.

        Also, on Christmas morning while we were opening presents at my mom's house we received a phone call from the elders quorum president and learned that a dear friend of the family, Sean Stapely passed away on Christmas Eve from a sudden heart attack. The rest of Christmas was a really somber day for us. Eric got to know Sean really well and became good friends with him when he served with him in the Elders quorum presidency and also in young mens. He was truly one of the best, most humble, loving, funniest, down to earth, and most genuine persons we have ever met or had the privilege of knowing. He truly blessed our lives in so many ways, and made us better people just by knowing him.  We are so grateful for the knowledge that we know we can see him again someday and that death is not the end. Our hearts ache for his family but we are so grateful for Christ's gift of the atonement and resurrection that makes it possible to be with our loved ones. This Christmas definitely gave me a much greater appreciation and love for my family and the gift they are in my life, and helped me to more fully appreciate Christ's gift for us.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handsome Little Man

Connor Isaac Burns

      
          My sweet Connoroo boy...oh how I love this sweet little face! I can't believe my little baby is already three years old. Its amazing how the time flies. It seems like just yesterday this little guy was just born. Truth be told, this guy was a little wild man since the day he was born! I remember looking at him a couple days after he was born, and he was under the juandice lamps, and his little 1.5 pound body flailing like a wild man. I held him for the first time about a week later and that busy boy could not even stop moving to be held.
      This boy is truely a little energizer bunny, from the moment he wakes up until he goes to sleep this boy does not stop moving. He plays hard, works hard, laughs hard and just enjoys life more than any other little toddler I know. Even though he is my little mover this boy has more compassion and love in that little body than I ever thought a toddler could have. If you are sad, he will come up and compassionately pat you and say, "I'm sorry" or "You okay mommy?". He also always shares with his sister Kenna, helps her if she gets hurt, sneaks her toys to make her happy when she's in time out, and always wants to be a helper. This boy also LOVES to laugh and have fun. He has the sweetest rolling laugh that is contagious, and when he smiles he lights up a room. So lucky to have this little guy in my life!

Nicknames: Connoroo, Con Man, Connoronni, Bouds, Silly boy, Sweet boy, Goof ball, Goofy.
Favorite Color: blue; also likes orange, yellow brown and black.
Favorite TV show: Curious George, Calliou and Mickey Mouse Club House
Favorite Food: French Fries, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, macoroni and cheese, apples and cheese.
Favorite Treats: m&ms, chocolate milk and Candy Canes
Hobbies: playing with trucks and cars, coloring with markers, working with tools, riding his trike, playing our side, digging, running, playing at the park, reading with mom, playing cats, taking baths, doing dishes, helpin mom cook.
Favorite songs: Twinkle Twinkle little star, Frosty the Snow Man, Gangnam Style, Jingle Bells, ABC's
Words to describe Connor: energetic, silly, funny, happy, full of life, sweet, helpful, hard worker, witty, perfectionist, determined, independent, busy, inquistive, curious, compassionate, loving, protective, empathetic, creative, imaginative.