birthday birthday

Benjamin turned 6!!! He is suddenly obsessed with golf. (he wants to be a pro golfer now?) We have only played putt putt 1 time in his life, and neither Ben or I golf so I have no idea where this came from. But I went with it and he had a putt putt party. It was so fun! Hot...but fun! We are so grateful for the families that joined us on that hot night in August to celebrate #6!

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go Dr. Seuss

Benjamin started kindergarten last week. I could seriously ramble forever about my fears, concerns, excitement, and prayers. I suddenly realize I have only 1 more year until Grady starts. After that I will be a stay at home mom with no kids at home? I guess that is when I volunteer like crazy, try a bazillion new recipes, go for walks, clean my house too much, and go to therapy because I don't know what to do with myself now that my kids are in school?

I miss Benjamin being at home during the day. :( I don't like being in a routine of early bed times and even earlier mornings. But I am grateful for a wonderful school and for the opportunity he has to learn all about this great big world. (and for the record he isn't a fan of the bedtime or morning wake ups either) :)

Happy Birthday Tyler

I cannot believe how fast Tyler is growing up. I was warned this would happen. :(

Apparently "Big Boys" don't like to have parties anymore so he just wanted chili cheese dogs and a drive in movie. He is easy to please.

kick off...

Happy Birthday to 1 of my favorite fellas.Ben's birthday always kicks off the Burns Birthday Bash. 4 out of 5 of us celebrate within a month :) Ben turned 31 on the 20th. We brought a fun cake to work for him. The only thing you couldn't eat was the cup. The french fries were even cake. hahaha I am so thankful for Ben and for the gift of growing old with him.

who else could I laugh with about things that happened when I was five?

who else could understand the heartaches that have happened in my life?

who else could I call my best friend even during a fight?

my sister....

thankful for my biff. (I always tell her having a sister means you have a built in bff)

The 4th

We enjoyed swimming at the g-mas house, doing canon balls, belly flops, swimming with flippers, sparklers, and a cookout.

Happy Birthday

My niece and nephew both celebrate their birthdays in June. Nathan turned 7 (he is one of the most hilarious, tender, adorable kids you could ever meet!)

Julia turned 15! I can't believe she is 15. I was 14 when she was born. She was the first baby I was ever around. The first diaper I ever changed. The first great grand child in the family. She was and still is adorable and star in our family.

I didn't get a picture with Nathan. Their party was so awesome. My sister (who happens to throw the best parties ever) had gamin ride come to the neighborhood. I couldn't catch Nathan long enough for a picture. hahaha

I love them both and am so proud to be their auntie!

a boy and his turtle

I truly wish we had a pet dog. Really, I do. But since I am allergic to them...it ain't happen'n.

We do have a cat...but he is such a bore. So a couple of weeks ago I spotted a turtle on one of my evening walks. Grady named him Blaze and we were going to keep him around for a few days. Ben apparently missed that part of the conversation and let him go.

So...for the past 2 weeks we have been keeping our eyes open for another turtle. Ben spotted this lil' guy on his way to work one morning. He was such a good Dad and picked it up and brought it home. (I guess I should have told you that the boys cried and cried and then cried some more when the first turtle was set free by their Dad)

Look at that face people....holding a turtle is serious business. I am pretty sure this turtle isn't the same turtle from a couple of weeks ago (Blaze). The boys think it is the same turtle, but decided to rename him Squirtal.

This is when we told them he would have to be set free. I tried to explain we can't properly take care of him and I am sure he had a Mommy and Daddy that missed him. Benjamin totally lost it. He was a mess. I asked him to pause the crying and say cheese.