5 and 1

I finally had pictures taken of my children. 

The last time I had professional pictures taken  of Chamberlain was like at 6 months.

I loved how they turned out and its hard not to post all of them. 

So I will only post some of them.

I just wanted to remember what they looked like at these ages. 

It seems that life is flying bye and I want to freeze them at this age for just a bit more.

I want to remember exactly how they are. 

I just love each day I get to spend with them. 

It amazes me how much personality Siri has and displays for us.

The entire morning she did not want to smile much. She just stared and wanted to be held and then wanted her bottle. 

Chamberlain on the other hand hammed it up for us. He was such a good sport and because he was so great he got his long awaited bow and arrow from the cave. 

The above photo was not stages. This is how he stood against the wall and told Michelle about his upcoming birthday and how he wants it to be a Mario Brothers party. 

Thanks so much Michelle for taking these on such short notice. 
I loved how they turned out!

4 generations.

We have been trying to make the most of our last days of summer.

We went to Kanab for the weekend, my grandparents happened to be there and it dawned on me (after my favorite Aunt Suzie mentioned it) that I haven't had a 4 generation picture taken with my grandma, my mom, myself and Ms. Siri. 

I'm so thankful that they were willing to turn around after they had already left to go home just to take this pictures that we will always have and remember.

Thanks Suzie! 

I love you. 

I think there were more pictures like this then looking forward.

It seems we always have something to chat about. 

The Great Grandparents. 

 This would be my favorite Auntie!

 My Uncle Mike was there too.

This is my favorite picture of them all.

I love all the smiles. 

So sincere.

Tour of Utah

We were lucky enough to have the Tour of Utah pass right by our home.

We just walked a couple of steps to the corner and had front row seats. 

I'm amazed at all the hype and excitement for about 30 seconds of entertainment. 

We were given cow bells and noise makers of all sorts by passing sponsors. 

And such perfect timing during Siri's nap.

I have also never seen 900 east so abandoned in the middle of the day. 

It was fun to be a part of. 

 Have you ever seen 900 East so vacant in the middle of the day?

 More cowbell.

 Here comes the racers.

 And there they go.

 And just like that they were gone. 

Off to the finish line at the river bottoms.

 

Dear Cooper and Ben,

We found a new goal for you to train for.

None of this 150 miler stuff that's for babies!

 

5 days of riding all over breath taking (northern) Utah.

We think it would be more fun to cheer for someone we know,

and you are the only bikers we currently know. 

Its for a good cause... our entertainment. 

We will gladly house and feed your kids for the week as well as drive them to all the race spots and make sure we all cheer the loudest. 

Just a thought.

~Ash

a boy and his dog.

Chamberlain was asked to babysit Marshall for one whole week while my parents were away.

He did awesome. 

I think he would fight Tanner tooth and nail claiming Marshall is his dog.

He was so easy to watch. 

Marsh is great with kids and low maintenance.

We ran him every morning and since he is not used to that, was completely exhuasted the rest of the day.

I think if Marshall could talk he would say his parents left him at fat camp for a week.

They were quite the pair all week. 

Now that he is gone we find ourselves wishing he was still here.

I guess that means we are up for watching Marshall anytime.

Chamberlain was paid a whole 5 dollars along with a game and a shirt for taking such great care of Marsh.

best thing for a reunion.

This summer I'm officially titling, The Summer of Burgess. 

We have spent more time with the Burgess side than ever before. 

Its been nice.

I am so blessed to be a part of the Reid Burgess family.

We had a reunion on Saturday in Alpine and although we could only attend for a few hours its still always refreshing to be with all the cousins, aunts and uncles. 

Wish we could all get together more often. 

Jamie and Moana are my fave. 

They throw the best parties and really know how to have fun.

They were genius in renting a blow up water slide for ALL ages and heights!

Thanks for the memories and fun.