The Burr's

Monday, May 25, 2009

Last day of school

The last day of school was bitter-sweet for me. I am excited to have Briant and Max home with me but I am sad because they had such great teachers. We couldn't have hand picked a better teacher for Briant. Mrs. Gullette was everything that a kindergarten teacher should be. She was fun, loving, patient, stern and always happy. The class was always so disappointed whenever there was a substitute because they loved her so much. His next teacher has a lot to live up to. Max also had a wonderful preschool teacher. Mrs. Lunt, my aunt, has all of the same qualities. Heck, I wouldn't be driving all the way out to Gilbert if we didn't love her. We are glad that Max will have one more year with her.

Briant getting his diploma.

Briant, Dubby and Demik

The last day of school breakfast. From the left: Gray, Trent, Demik, Briant, Damon and Dubby.

Max going up to get his diploma.

In true Burr fashion, Max didn't sing any of the songs for the program. I am counting on Gwen for a good show.

Granna came to see Max's program.

OUCH!

About two weeks ago I got a call from the nurse at Briant's school saying that he had fallen down and scrapped up his knees. She thought he should probably come home. I humored her and sent Jared to pick him up (he works about 5 min. from the school). Jared said that when he picked him up there was still a lot of blood dripping down his legs. This picture doesn't show how bad it really was (it was taken about a week later). Poor guy.

All of his classmates saw it happen and felt really bad so they all wrote him letters. These are a few of my favorites and I have a sneaking suspicion that they were all from the same person.

You've had a birthday....

....shout HOORAY! This is the only picture I got of Jared on his birthday. It was a busy day with work and Briant's baseball practice. I made Jared's favorite....cherry cheesecake! Jared's mom made the trek out to Laveen to give Jared his card and another cheesecake. I think I may have gotten my hands on a piece before he inhaled both of them. Can anyone guess how old he is? I got really creative with the candles. Love you Jared, you are the best! And thanks Mom and Rachel for coming out to babysit so we could celebrate (later in the week).

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.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

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.

Monday, April 20, 2009

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.