Tis the Season.....

Our first Christmas at home
Our baby is 7 months old already

Marshall just wanted to eat the wrapping paper!

Burkley's cast was disguised pretty well with his new pj's

Burkley was in heaven with his new tractor and tool set!

Memorable Christmas?

Last Wed. as I was trying to fix my Christmas lights outside Burkley had an accident and broke his leg! Being that he is such a touch kid I knew something was really wrong after 30 mins of him still saying it hurt. So off to the urgent care we went w/ Marshall in tow. Both bones were broken (or bowed, which means bent but they still consider it a fracture) and a temp. splint was put on him. The next day a fiberglass cast was put on that stopped just under his knee. That afternoon I took Marshall to his 6 month appt. and returned to find Burkley missing some toes or at least that's what it looked like. He pulled his foot up into the cast and eventually it came off completely! The Dr.'s office was already closed so for the whole weekend he crawled around w/ nothing on it - thank goodness for Motrin! Now he has a lovely cast all the way up to his thigh and he isn't really loving it. Thank goodness his follow up is only 3 1/2 wks away. It's both kind of sad and funny to watch him crawl around and drag his leg behind him because it doesn't bend. My poor boy!

The Big Reveal! FINALLY!!

BEFORE: Plain boring tan walls, no curtains, tired bedding, cheap, little night stands, NO PERSONALITY!!

AFTER: Fun vinyl lettering w/ pictures of my sweet babies, fun stripes, floating night stands, great curtains (made by my awesome mom!), comfy bedding and wall mounted lamps. FUN & COZY!!!!!

I am FINALLY done with my master bedroom makeover! I have been planning it for months now and got it all put together one weekend when Kenny was gone hunting. My parents and I worked tiredlessly all day and they didn't end up leaving until 11:30pm that night! Kenny was so shocked and said he felt like he was in a hotel suite, which was exactly what I was going for. I HATED my bedroom before and didn't want to be in there very badly. My room used to be a "catch all" for the rest of the house but not anymore! Now I love walking into it and I keep it picked up because I always want it to look perfect!

Update.......

Our first trip to see Santa. Marshall broke out in tears as soon as I placed him on Santa's lap and Burkley didn't know what to think. Santa looks good though.
Watching cartoons at Gma & Gpa Secrists' in Heber over Thanksgiving. Burkley will be 2 in January and loves to do anything with Daddy and be outside. He is getting braver and braver when it comes to playing at the parks and going down the big slides.

Marshall is 6 months old now and is such a happy baby! He sat up for the first time last week and will soon be scooting and crawling.

We tried rice cereal and he was totally disgusted, we'll have to try again.

My boys playing together peacefully - I wonder how long this will last?

Lions,Tigers and Bears oh my!

Last week we packed up and headed for the ZOO! I think Kenny was more excited than Burkley as he pointed out every animal. It was a nice cool day and our first outing in my new double jogger which I absolutely LOVE! Burkley could get in and out w/ out any problem and we were able to recline Marshall and let him nap.
It's like he's posing for the picture

Burkley's monkey harness was also extremely handy when he wanted to get out and walk

Looking at the huge catfish and stingrays

Marshall being a good boy in the stroller

I think these were warthogs

Lions!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

Well I've learned my lesson about Halloween costumes! Never again will I dress my kids in costumes that are too warm for AZ. Is it just me or did it seem to be cooler at Halloween when we were kids? Anyways, we taught Burkley what a monkey does so he at least knew how to act if anyone asked him. We went to the Halloween carnival in my mom's neighborhood where Burkley just wanted to run wild and see everything. It was a bit stressful to keep track of him in the sea of people there. He did get to ride the train and fish for toys.
It would of been funny if Marshall was a banana but we already had the hot dog outfit.

Marshall's always chillin and sucking his thumb

Before our ward truck or treat. I have to say it was alittle cooler out in QC that night, thank goodness!

Don't they looked thrilled!!!

Another Roadtrip

The boys & I headed up to Heber again this weekend along w/ my sister Bettina and her kids and my mom & dad. We went to Snowflake on Saturday for my cousins wedding & reception. The weather was amazing as always and we enjoyed being outside where the kids LOVE to throw rocks, dig in the dirt and find crazy things that keep them occupied. It's so "kick back" up there and fun to enjoy each others company along w/ some games and a movie.

Long Overdue Update

Sorry it's taken me so long to update - been getting lots of projects done around the house! Here's what we've been up to; Burkley had a ball his first time at Peter Piper riding the little rides and playing w/ his cousins.
He rode this one at least 6 times. Can you tell he's having fun?
Marshall likes the saucer and will watch alittle bit of Barney or cartoons w/ Burkley
He is growning up so fast and looks like a little man in his shirt and tie
Grandma, Marshall and Devyn in Heber for the weekend
All smiles when he's getting some attention
I love this picture of Burkley and Grandpa! Just hangin out on the merry-go-round.
Swinging at the park
My Boys!

Burkley found this baby doll of mine in a closet and wanted to hug him and carry him around. Even if his dad doesn't agree I think it's good for little boys to play w/ babies.
Marshall can roll over and scoot forward. I love this stage because they aren't mobile yet.
He's my little thumb sucker. How cute is that?
Daddy and his boys
Marshall only really likes to play w/this toy if he's sitting in the bumbo which is funny because it's made to lay under it.

Ride 'em Cowboy

Burkley loves to be outside helping his daddy w/ the horses. Here is his first solo ride on a horse and he was lovin it!
It was right after a monsoon storm so the whole backyard was a huge mud pit and we just let him play and get so dirty.
I even let him splash around in a huge rain puddle at the end of the street to get some of the mud off and then home to the bathtub. He is such a BOY!