The Burr's

Lunt Reunion

We have a Lunt (my moms side) reunion every two years. This year it was at a cabin in Lakeside. My Dad, Mom, Derek, Jason, Rachel, Cole, Shauna, Errin, and I were able to go. Shauna, Errin and I were husband less but thanks to my angel mother, we managed! Tami was planning on attending but received news at a routine checkup that at 18 weeks her baby had died. They named him Jeremiah and he was a little more than 7 oz. They feel peace and are doing well. We were sad to not have them there.

Get ready for picture over-load!

Shauna always had her camera ready so I let her do the picture taking. These pictures are all courtesy of her.

One of the nights Rachel and my cousin Taylor organized Minute-to-win-it...

This one was stacking and unstacking cups...I believe my cousin Curtis on the left won.

They had to put petroleum jelly on their noses and move cotton balls from one bowl to the next....hilarious. No one could get the cotton off! I don't remember who won this one.

You place an Oreo on your forehead and without using your hands move it down to your mouth. My uncle Dale killed us all!

At night Jones came alive. He was so excited to play with balloons.

There were several pictures of my mom with the kids. Bless her heart!

Derek and Sally

We went on a hike (nature walk). These trees smelt like vanilla.

I love Sally Belle

My Aunt Suzanne brought stuff to have the kids make their own ice cream. You put all the ingredients in a bag and surround that bag with a bag full of ice. Then you throw it back and forth. Fun to watch and yummy to eat.

She likes to have her picture taken

Sally came up to Gwen and said "want ta dow see da horses? Der over der!" Then she took her hand and they walked off. It was very tender. Every morning Gwen would wake up and be very excited to see her little cousins. She would say "Hi Lilly" (she couldn't say Sally).

The kids loved the yarn craft.

Shauna and Rachel set up a photo booth with props. Shauna took over 180 pics. These are some of my favorites...

Cole

Rachel and Drew

Errin

Jones

Errin and Rachel

Drew, Briant and Suzanna

Dj, Curtis and Zach

Leisel and Loren

Suzanne and Dale

Rachel, Me, Shauna and Errin

Gwen

Rachel

Max

Thanks to the weather and great planning by everyone the reunion was a success!

I can't wait until I'm 8!

A BIG happy birthday to Briant! Briant was born first by no mistake. He is an awesome example to his siblings. He is patient, kind, funny, tender, helpful and loving. I enjoy his company and love the spirit he brings into our family. When the kids stayed with my mom while Jared and I were at Lake Powell, my mom asked him if he was scared to be baptized and in a very matter of fact way he simply replied "No". He knows who he is and I have no doubt that he will continue to make good decisions throughout his life. We love you Briant or "Fritz"(Jared's name for him?)

On July 10th Briant was baptized. It was such a sweet experience....it moved me so much I even got up to share my testimony. Gotta love those outfits!

Gwen and Sally

Briant and Bishop Rebich

We were so grateful that Jared's Grandma could attend!

There were so many people there to support Briant that they had to move us to a bigger room for the confirmation. When we got into the room the Bishop asked Briant to stand up on a chair and look at everyone that was there to support him. Just like his mama his face turned bright red and he was completely embarrassed! He tried hard not to smile. We felt a lot of love that day.

After the baptism we had everyone over for a swim party. I think it was the perfect day!

July 4th with the Johnson's

Since the 4th of July was on a Sunday Jared's friend Luke invited us over for a little celebration the day before. We swam and ate and ate some more! According to the boys, as long as there is a "hot pool" life is swell!

Nothin better than a little chicken fight....

....except a BIG chicken fight!

David and Annie

Jared and Luke

Max and Briant love to jump off of anything.

Luke could throw Briant pretty high!

Luke and Finley. Finley holds on to Luke's back while he swims under water across the pool!

A little Elmo sprinkler kept them cool on the trampoline.

Gwen was more than willing to give Finley a little action...Finley was not so willing to accept.

Two proud papas!

Until next year!

Party time!

Briant and his friend Ben have birthdays a couple of weeks apart so his mom and I thought they should have a combined party....they would be inviting the same people so it made sense. We had the man that runs the basketball camp the boys attended organize the party. They played basketball, dodge ball and baseball in the gym! The kids had a blast and both Ben and Briant said they want to do the same thing next year!

Briant and Brennen

Gwen kept running up to Briant....he is really sweet with her.

The birthday boys! Ben looks like he is in pain but really he can't stand to be in the spotlight. It was pretty much torture for him when everyone sang happy birthday!

BBQ with the Woods

We went to a BBQ at our friends the Woods. They had these green things that are fun to fill up with water and throw...and also very stylish!

Story time and baskeball camp

The second week of summer the boys attended a basketball camp. It was just Gwen and I during the day...I got a little taste of what it will be like this year with both boys in school. We went to the library to get a culture pass for the museum and happened to be there when story time started. I remember taking Briant to story time every week when he was a baby. He loved it so much and I am sad that I didn't do that for Max! Hopefully I can keep it up for Gwen because she was in heaven!

The last day of basketball camp they have what they call the "Silly Awards". They watch the kids all week and embellish the funny things they do. Briant and Max got more serious than silly awards. Max got an award for best score in Two Ball and Briant got an award for best Two-on-Two. They loved it and wished they could have signed up for every week!