Evan and Hunter

Ever since Evan was born Hunter has been left out completely, poor fella. But now that Evan is a little bit bigger Hunter is slowly making his way back into our family. Evan gets so excited when he comes around and Hunter is extremely good with him! All we need now is a little saddle so Evan can ride him!

Olivia's first dance recital

Olivia was so excited for her performance on the big stage and couldn't wait to get all her fun makeup on. She had lots of loved ones come and support her and she felt very special. She did really well but got a little sidetracked trying to look for her Daddy and grandparents. This made me so excited to have a little girl, it brought back so many memories when me and my sisters were younger. And I loved that she had her best little friend to do this with, sweet little Bella! Please don't mind that my husband looks like a grizzly bear, only one more week and then that beard is GONE!

Evan 8 months old

I am completely smitten with this boy. I get jealous when other people hold him and I just always want to be with him! It is very apparent that I indeed favor this little one. Owen told me the other day that he wishes he was a baby because then he would get treated better, ouch! Evan is at such a fun age, and I would really like to pause time. He is getting his bottom two teeth which is not fun at times, but other than that he is a happy boy! Evan just learned how to sit up and I love this last picture because you can see he is still kind of new at it.

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Halloween half marathon

I completely signed up for this race on a whim, and I am glad I did, because I am sure if I put more thought into it I would've backed out. I finished the race in 2 hrs. and 9 min. and I really wanted to finish in under two hours. So this only has inspired me to train harder for my next and do a little better. The race was very pretty and mostly down hill. I was loving it until about mile 11 and I was done, but I managed to finish yea! My cute Chris and Evan were there to greet me at the finish line oh man was I glad I was done!

9 years baby!

Nine years later I can honestly say I am more in love with him now than ever before . I feel so lucky to have him and he is mine forever. This morning I asked him to name 9 qualities that he loved about me, he told me to go first because I think he needed time to think, but his qualities were so easy to mention off. Owen though quickly responded and said that I loved to shake my booty (I guess I'll take that as a good quality!) We celebrated mostly over the weekend with Owen and Olivia at my moms. We toted little Evan around with us on our date nights which he did extremely well and it was nice to just have a little peace and quiet and be able to just dote on Evan and Chris!

Evan 7 months

My little buddy can't sit, crawl, roll over, but he can sure bounce on his bouncer, smile, eat, and eat some more! He is always so happy and I finally had the guts to let him cry out of one of his feedings at night so now he only gets up once around 4 and then back up around 6:30 or 7. I am so obsessed with him and I don't remember feeling this way towards Olivia and Owen not that I didn't love them equally but Evan I am just a sucker for he can get what he wants when he wants it, and I absolutley hate to hear him cry. I think he is my little scapegoat when the other two are sassing me or just not listening to me than I go and cuddle up with my buddy he always so willing to give me loves. This is such a fun age!!

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Evan 6 months old.

My little buddy is 6 months old today! I am quite obsessed with everything he does. Lately he has been eating baby food, and loves it! He still likes to get up several times in the night which I have tried the cry out method but it is too hard maybe I will give it another try in a month. He is such a happy little thing and loves to be entertained by Owen and Olivia. Happy 6 months today little one! Love you to the moon and back!
6 month stats:
17 lbs.
25.5 inches

For the love of Soccer

This year Owen joined Sparta which is a great competitive league, but I have to admit I was a little hesitant in doing it, because I thought he was too young to be that busy. But he LOVES it! He has grown so much and I absolutely love watching him play! I think Olivia likes it too, because lately she has to get all dressed up in her soccer gear and asks me every minute if it is her turn to go in and play.

Girls trip to California

Me and my closest friends, Erin and Holly went for a weekend to visit our friend Lacey who lives in California! I got to tote around my little Evan with me and we enjoyed lots and lots of girl time. We did lots of shopping and consumed lots of Pink berry, yum! I am so grateful for my friends we have been friends for so long and I can't wait to plan our next trip out there!

Evan 5 months old

I am so obsessed with this little guy. He is my lover boy who I just can't get enough of. Not only does he love me back but he doesn't talk back to me or whine or tell me that I am not his friend anymore, we both are just in utter bliss with each other. He is so happy in the morning to see me and I can't wait to go and get him out of bed! We always have a little alone time in the morning because Owen and Liv don't wake up until 8 so I cherish that time so much. He is extremely loved by his brother and sister and sometimes I think I even see a worried look on his face when he sees Olivia. She thinks that you need to be right in his face to talk to him and that he is as limber as all of her babies, I mean why wouldn't Evan want his feet pulled up by his head?
And of course Olivia had to be included in Evan's little photoshoot!

Olivia's first day of preschool

Olivia woke up so excited this morning and couldn't wait to go to school just like Owen. She picked out her outfit and I have to say she did a pretty good job! First day was a success!

Owen's first day of 1st grade

Owen's sweet teacher Mrs. Shumway




My dear sweet Owen,
I can't believe this day has come so fast. We have both been so excited, but now that it is here it feels very bittersweet. You are such a big help around the house and now you will spend most of your time in a classroom. You were so cute to watch today, you came up all dressed and ready and told me that your bed and room were already clean so not to worry about it. It was so fun to see you for lunch and talk about the first part of your day, and even Daddy made a surprise visit. Last night Dad gave you a blessing and I couldn't keep my eyes closed you looked so big sitting and folding your arms while receiving your blessing. I know that you are going to be something big and special in this world! You have such an amazing heart and to be honest I look up to you! I love you more than anything and could not have been blessed with a more sweeter little boy. Olivia and Evan are so lucky to have the best big brother ever! Big kisses and hugs!
Love,
Your Mom

P.s. You made a little note that says Julie on it with hearts and you told me that whenever you feel sad at school that you would pull that out and it would make you feel better!

Cowabunga bay

This was kind of our last little goodbye to summer party. We went with the Burton side, but my sister Jade came too! We all had so much fun and Evan just loved relaxing in the shade.

Evan 4 months old and a date night at Cecret Lake

Evan's 4 month stats:
Length: 24 1/2 inches
Weight: 15 lbs. 3 oz.

To be perfectly honest I have had a hard week and this date night is exactly what I needed. Owen and Olivia were with Grandma and Grandpa Burton doing some school shopping and sleeping over while Evan hung out with me and Chris! I think I was warned that three was going to be hard but geez I thought I would do awesome at it...not so much. This has been a huge adjustment for me, and really I just have to take it one day at a time. Thank goodness for Owen he is such a big helper and I'm so grateful for him. As for Olivia...she is sweet but she could be a little sweeter! I love her to bits but she requires a lot from me. Olivia I know you are going to read this one day and you will probably have a little girl just like you, and then you will tell me how sorry you were and make up for it then just like I am doing to my mom now!
But really isn't my little Evan just so dang cute I really could eat those cheeks!