First Day of School

My kids are getting older and it's freaking me out!! Taylor is in 8th grade at American Fork Junior High & Madison is in 6th grade at Deerfield Elementary. She was so excited when she found out that her teacher was Mrs. Nielsen. Taylor had her when he was in 6th grade. She is a teacher that pushes her students, but is very kind and loves teaching. She is the reason why Taylor loves school and loves to gets straight A's.

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~ The Spider Princess ~

"Presenting...the Spider Princess" Were the words spoken from Anamarie, as she showcased her girly designed little brother; she dressed him all by herself.

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William's Baby Blessing

We decided to have William's blessing at our home during the Family Reunion. It was a more personal setting with close family & friends. It was so nice to have the Burnes family there, so we planned this around our Burnes Reunion. As Elders Quorum President, Brady was able to give this blessing at our home. We had the blessing on Sunday morning, August 15, 2010 at 9:00 am. Afterwards, we had a breakfast in our basement walk-out area. We ate fresh fruit, bagels, muffins, & juice. A perfect morning for little William.

The AWESOME TRIO: John, Brady (Peter) & James

Brady pulling his "blue steel" look

Heather & Kylee

Heiner & Burnes Family

The Heiner Family after Williams Baby Blessing

Kolby & Kim

Ron & Shannon Burnes

Ruth & Stuart Merrill

Sarah & Janise

Burnes Girls pulling our charlies angels poses

Burnes girls

Janise, Jessica & Tyson

Kim & Janise 

Matching earrings girls: Janise & maddy

Awesome Family: The Buckners

Maddy, Brett & Tiera

Cousins

James & Anne

Bob & Eldean

Blair & Shane

Heiner Boys

Kim, Kolby & Kim

Tyson & Jessica

Baby William

Brady, Sarah & Baby William

Anamarie & Marrissa 

Brady, Sarah & William

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Anamarie's Scriptures

Anamarie informed me that these are her scriptures; "As a Man Thinketh". So, the other night, I asked if she could read her scriptures to the family. It was quite entertaining.

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Anamarie's New Boots

As we were shopping last night for Madison, Anamarie was convinced that she found her new favorite shoes ever. She even told me they fit her, after noticing they were 6 sizes too big.

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Anamarie's New Dress

We went clothes shopping for Madison last night and Anamarie insisted that I buy her this "cute dress" ;) As you can see, it's lingerie. Her exact words were: "oh my gosh! Mom can you buy me this dress, it's so freaking cute!"

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~ Gymnastics Pro ~

This was a huge trial for Madison. She has always excelled in gymnastics, but for some reason in early June 2010 she started slowly losing her tumbling skills one by one. She started losing her back hand spring tuck first, then slowly others, until she was to the point that she couldn't even do a single back handspring anymore. After 3 months of hard work, private lessons, lots of prayers and fasting; she got it back! We were so proud of her for working through this difficult time, and mastering perseverance.

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Bonfire in AF Canyon

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Burnes Family Reunion

To download any of these pictures from the Burnes Reunion, Click here

Top 25 Happenings: 

1. Ruth's home made huckleberry pie (picked from the Oregon mountains)
2. Everyone heads up to the Alpine Slide in Park City
3. Kayden's encounter with a ground hog on the alpine slide.
4. John's "Beer Marinade" Tri Tip
5. Dodge ball & kick ball tournament; had some sore losers and cheaters ;) Ronnie get's the ice cooler dumped on him.
6. Stuart's Extreme Sports playing
7. Brady's consistent home run kicks in kickball.
8. Little William peeing on the park tree
9. Willie's graceful smack to the face by a dodge ball offered by Dillon Burnes
10. Shannon's incredible hand crafted aprons (Shannondoah Madeit) & home-made spaghetti
11. Ronnie taught us the true meaning of the peace sign, and it's history.
12. Kid Talent Show
13. Maddy, Tiera & Havannah's extreme gymnastics & dance routine
14. Taylor & Kayden's spoof on "gaming"
15. Anamarie's continual front flips
16. Carlie & Camillia's "red hot" dance routine
17. Autumn's hawaiian Dance-Jump
18. Jenna & Ashlin's cute jumping techniques
19. Mom's inspired "Light unto the World" ceremony
20. Chris' handsome date; Todd (returned missionary who served in Lansing, Michigan. Ron's new BFF)
21. Dillon gets awarded MVP
22. "Operation Obama" Someone got pranked and still doesn't know it ;)
23. Sarah wins 5 consistent games in a game of chance; boo yah!!
24. Lori's perfect "Charlie's Angel pose"
25. William Brady Heiner's baby blessing

Family Talent Show Video COMING SOON!!

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Lost Wedding Ring

I was helping Anamarie clean her bedroom, and to my surprise I found Brady's lost wedding ring. She was using it as a doggie bracelet ;)

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Anamarie's Silly Words

1. Insenive = Instead of
2. upstrated = frustrated
3. merote = remote
4. woogy woogies = twisted pony tails
5. spinner spinners = mom & dads bed posts
6. Sister Fluffy = Janet Thwaits (neighbor with 2 fluffy puppies)
7. Sunshine = headband
8. uv = if

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Brett's Playmate

I discovered Brett trying to play cars with William. As you can see, William is not too happy about it.

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Welcome home Elder Barney

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Anamarie Learns to Swim

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William Heiner's Baby Blessing

William Heiner's Baby Blessing: Click to Read Invite

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Mom & kids at Lagoon

I must have been crazy when I thought I could go to Lagoon with 5 kids and 1 parent. Fortunately, it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I was even nice enough to let Taylor & Madison go and do their own rides together while I kept the 3 younger ones. Anamarie was having a blast!! Brett, not so much. He went on 1 ride with Anamarie, and a train ride with mommy and Maddy; which he didn't like either. Brady came up after work and stayed with Taylor & Madison, and I took the younger ones home. The new bob stroller made this day a little easier too.

 

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Burnes Family Reunion

Reunion Slideshow

To download any of these pictures from the Burnes Reunion, Click here

Top 25 Happenings: 

1. Ruth's home made huckleberry pie (picked from the Oregon mountains)
2. Everyone heads up to the Alpine Slide in Park City
3. Kayden's encounter with a ground hog on the alpine slide.
4. John's "Beer Marinade" Tri Tip
5. Dodge ball & kick ball tournament; had some sore losers and cheaters ;) Ronnie get's the ice cooler dumped on him.
6. Stuart's Extreme Sports playing
7. Brady's consistent home run kicks in kickball.
8. Little William peeing on the park tree
9. Willie's graceful smack to the face by a dodge ball offered by Dillon Burnes
10. Shannon's incredible hand crafted aprons (Shannondoah Madeit) & home-made spaghetti
11. Ronnie taught us the true meaning of the peace sign, and it's history.
12. Kid Talent Show
13. Maddy, Tiera & Havannah's extreme gymnastics & dance routine
14. Taylor & Kayden's spoof on "gaming"
15. Anamarie's continual front flips
16. Carlie & Camillia's "red hot" dance routine
17. Autumn's hawaiian Dance-Jump
18. Jenna & Ashlin's cute jumping techniques
19. Mom's inspired "Light unto the World" ceremony
20. Chris' handsome date; Todd (returned missionary who served in Lansing, Michigan. Ron's new BFF)
21. Dillon gets awarded MVP
22. "Operation Obama" Someone got pranked and still doesn't know it ;)
23. Sarah wins 5 consistent games in a game of chance; boo yah!!
24. Lori's perfect "Charlie's Angel pose"
25. William Brady Heiner's baby blessing

Family Talent Show Video COMING SOON!!

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