Makutu's Island

A few weeks ago we took the kids and Dubby and Owen (Briant's friends) to Makutu's Island. They were entertained for a good three hours there. I should definitely look in to buying a membership.Max, Dubby, Briant and Owen down in the front.


Jared, Gwen and I hung out in the corner. There was a lot to look at which kept Gwen happy.


Creepy Makutu came around for hugs.

Ummm....

....do you think that max has allergies?
We went to the Chancellor's to welcome Justin home and this is how Max looked by the end of the night. It wasn't much better the next morning and I still have no idea what it was that irritated his eyes.

Prom Night

Saturday was a crazy day for me. Briant had a baseball game in the morning and another one at night. In between the games I went out to Mesa to do prom hair for Rachel and for my cousin Kristen. They both looked beautiful (pat on the back). If I get a picture of Kristen later I will post it but here is Rachel.

Where do I begin?

Briant is in the middle of his baseball season. Their pictures just came back.... don't they look handsome?

I forgot to take a picture of Gwen in her Easter dress so I dressed her up again today for the shot. And yes that is Max holding her up, yes he is wearing an over sized jersey and yes his nipple is exposed.


We had a lot of fun jumping off of Sarah and Justin's stairs onto this love sac.


Gwen loved being thrown onto it.

Does Max have any legs?

Briant did a twist through the air....

....so naturally Max tried to one up his brother.


Every Friday night the boys fall asleep watching a movie. When I went to put them in bed I found them holding hands. It was really sweet.
p.s. if anyone makes fun of either of them for this you will die!


Another lovely time coloring Easter eggs at the McAllister's
Kendal bought a really cool tie-dye kit and Briant and Max were in heaven.


Gotta love Max's buckers!



Lyndi had her baby shower and it was a lot of fun to see everyone. We don't get together very often with Christy living in Oregon and Lyndi in Nevada.


On Good Friday my Mom's side of the family got together to visit my Grandmother's grave and Alice's grave. There was a really sweet spirit there. I am glad that Briant and Max think about her and talk about her often. Max gets a little confused sometimes.... if you ask him what Gwen's full name is he says "Alice Jane Burr".

After the cemetery we went to a park nearby for breakfast and an Easter egg hunt.

Don't mind the pink baskets, I forgot to bring their very manly basketball and Batman baskets.

Brent and Errin got to join us this year. I love having them here.






This was the kids' final picture with Jacob before he left on his mission. We miss you Jake and it is really nice to see you holding Gwen! (Jacob doesn't hold babies until they can support themselves)



I was able to go on Briant's field trip to the Wildlife Zoo. He was in a fun group with his friends Grant and "Dubby"
We got to ride the Sky ride. I don't recommend this for 6 year old boys.... they love to spit on things.
We also fed the Giraffes.
Giraffes have the ugliest tongue. It is about as long as Briant's arm when it is all the way out!



I think the log ride was my favorite.... but too short.

Here's Briant's whole class.



For Jacob's farewell Sarah and I dressed the girls up in matching outfits. Yes, I am aware that the puff on Gwen's head is the actual size of Gwen's head. We got a lot of crap from everyone but I thought they were adorable.



At Alyvia's birthday party Papa busted out Snoopy. Everyone loves a pony ride.



FAMILY FUN DAY!
Nothing is better than a school carnival.


Dubby hung around us the whole time. Which was great because he is Briant's best friend and therefore Max worships him.
Briant and Dubby did this obstacle course. Dubby won..

The dunk tank was every one's favorite. Briant was able to dunk the kid, unfortunately Max wasn't.

March

Night at the Chancellor's

Our friends Bruce and Rosie invited us and Sarah, Justin and Alyvia over for dinner and a bonfire on Friday. The food was yummy and the entertainment was great.

Briant and Max could not get enough marshmallows in their mouths fast enough. And yes Max still has this jersey on. (He has been a little obsessed with wearing jerseys lately, just ask Sarah)


Bruce busted out the "Laveen Light rail" and it was a huge hit.
Jared and Justin were begging for a ride so I was happy to oblige. I enjoyed pulling around my big toddlers until they decided to bail on me and I had no idea how to stop the mower. FUNNY GUYS!

Here is Bruce taking the kiddies for a ride. I am surprised that Alyvia looks happy here because unless I was holding her in the barrel she was crying. Thanks Chancellor's for a fun evening.!

Gwen's first swim

I would have to say that Gwen's first swim was a success. My friend Rachael invited us over to her community pool during spring break and we had a lot of fun. The pool was heated so it was just the right temperature. There's nothing cuter than a chubby baby in a swimsuit. And yes I am well aware that Gwen and I are the same albino color. I usually don't start to look tan until August or September.

Jacob

My brother-in-law Jacob went through the Temple for the first time a few weeks ago, he leaves to Paraguay in April. Jared was not able to make it due to working late. It was a great experience. Jacob is the youngest of the Burr's and it's awesome to know that all of Jared's siblings have been to the Temple.


Max and his Bike

We went to the park across the street earlier this month to teach Max to ride his bike. He is not the most patient little fella but we managed to encourage him enough to stick it out.

Gwen and Briant were happy spectators.


GO MAX!