Christmas Morning

I promised myself to soak in every precious minute of the Christmas season this year... I wanted to be very present in every moment.  We decorated the house, watched movies by the fire, attended many parties and special dinners with friends, walked around to look at the Christmas lights, decorated cookies, sent and received cards, and of course spent ample time at the mall shopping and riding the christmas train.  I loved it... but as a result of being present in the moment, I took absolutely no pictures this December (so sad), although I did burn some amazing memories in my heart.

This year, for the first time, in between time with the Burtons and the Saukkolas, we spent Christmas morning at our house.  It was so much fun, we built a fire, opened stockings, ate pancakes, opened presents, and just enjoyed being home together.  Owen got a big boy basketball hoop, he was sooo excited, he shot baskets for 30 minutes straight!

He's a natural shooter, just like his dad.

I love my boys.

Glued to his football or whatever ball is in his hands these days.

Reading his new book...

Playing with his new magnets....

Owen making  a silly face while the boys enjoy their pancakes... this boy has become so funny these days.

Thats all I have until I can steal some pics from my sisters and friends from our other events.  Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and soaked in the truth that God is with us...

Burton Family Pictures

Bye Bye Shagger

Owen finally had his first haircut... at 21 months!!  Remember this little guy was bald for a year.  He absolutely LOVED Jenny and still talks about her, and we are loving his new big boy haircut.  He looks so much older.

thankful.

So thankful for both of our families... we had a very full thanksgiving this year.  We are luky enough to have both families close, so we go to both the Saukkolas and the Burtons for Turkey.  Sadly, I didnt capture any photos at the Saukkolas, but here are a few from the Burton dinner. Loved being with the ENTIRE Burton family, such a rare treat.

Kevessica

Em made the turkey... way to go sis!

My dad's famous garage door signs.

All the Burton girls, two generations.

Group shot!

Since the last post...

Here is what we've been up to...

The warriors finished up a great season, way to go dad!

Adventuring to Disneyland with some friends, and loving the jungle cruise with all of those animals.

And Loving the train, the boys had such a good time at Disneyland.

Owen has a new love for reading the sports section with Dad in the morning. 

Josh and Claire came over the other day and joined us on a walk to the park.  They are the closest thing Owen has to siblings... they love him so well.   

How sweet is Claire?

Apple Country

Football!!!

Cheering on the coach at the homecoming game.

Imitating the players from the sidelines.

Loving his time with Josh and Claire.

Halloween

We had such a fun halloween this year... the kids were so into it.  I really think it was one of the best nights of Owen's life.  He loved seeing all of his friends, wearing a cape, trick or treating, watching Peter Pan on the big screen in our front yard, and sorting candy from his bucket over and over.

 Superman!!!

The kids LOVED trick or treating!!  What other night do you get to run up to your neighbors door, knock, scream trick or treat, and run away with candy in your bucket??

Finishing the night with a movie on the big screen... trying to keep those kids up late for the time change!

Owen's First Baseball Game

Uncle Todd came through with some amazing play off tickets for Mark... Owen tagged along and the three of them enjoyed Owen's first baseball game together.  Owen loved it, and lasted until the seventh inning stretch.  When he looks at this picture he says "game" and starts moving his arm back and forth yelling "go go go".  Thanks Todd, Im so glad you all have that memory of his first angels game! More to come, Im sure.

Tanaka Farms

Mark, O and I visited the pumpkin patch at Tanaka Farms last night.  This place is the real deal, no bounce houses or carnival rides, just fields and fields of pumpkins.  Its such a beautiful place surrounded by hills and farmland, and with the recent cold weather it really felt like a fall evening.  Perfect way to get us in the spirit of the season.  We had such a fun night running around the pumpkins and trying to keep Owen from throwing them like balls.  We even managed to get a few pictures with all of us looking at the camera at the same time?  Amazing.

King of the hay stack!

Owen loved the tractor ride... so did we.

Happy Fall!