Company...

My parents and youngest sibling Justin came up the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and stayed with us through Thanksgiving. We enjoyed their company and some got more rest than others...

It was pretty cute, my Dad headed downstairs to take a nap and Avery decided she wanted to go take a nap with him.

Wednesday morning we all met up with my sisters Stacy (and family) and Jamie (and kids) at Kneaders and had all you can eat french toast. So yummy! After we ate we went to the Legacy Center in Lehi to go swimming...

My parents and the kids (missing Claire and Lola.)

After we got home from swimming I made a lasagna dinner for everyone (as if we needed all those calories the night before Thanksgiving.)

Later that evening my parents watched the kids while my brother Justin, Steve and I went and saw the new Harry Potter movie. I have to admit I fell asleep about 1/2 hour into the movie (it had been a long day and I've gotten used to going to bed pretty early lately) and slept for about an hour. I woke up for about the last hour. I was a bit lost but thought the parts I did see were awesome! We will definitely have to rent (or buy) it when it comes out so I can see the whole thing!

Thanks Mom, Dad and Justin for all your help and all the attention you gave the kids while you were here. They are going through "hide-n-seek" withdrawals... sorry if they completely wore you out!

Wednesday 11/24/10

Friends Wedding...

Our really good friends Mike and Brittney got married on Saturday. We were so excited for them-they are such a fun couple. Mike asked Steve to be his best man and of course he gladly accepted. I had to take the family picture opportunity... how often to you get to see your man in a tux!?! I haven't seen Steve in a tux since we got married over fourteen years ago. The pictures aren't the best quality, but here are a few I took...

My dashing (seriously) man waiting at the bottom of the stairs to walk the bride's mother down the aisle.

Walking down the aisle.

The absolutely beautiful bride Brittney and her father.

The bride and groom getting a little advice before the "I do's."

Mother of the bride, bride, groom and Steve.

My kids had more than enough energy to go around...

It was a beautiful wedding with yummy food, cake covered faces and dancing. We also enjoyed catching up with some friends we hadn't seen in a while.

Congrats Brittney and Mike!
We are so excited for you guys... I hope your lives together are full of joy!

Saturday 11/13/10

Swimming...

The kids have been missing Seven Peaks and have been begging to go swimming. Jamie and I finally found a day that worked for both of us and took them to the Legacy Center (Stacy and kids were sick.) They had a great time and didn't want to leave (we had to bribe them with food.)

Wednesday 11/10/10

Updated Collection...

Last week Maddy wanted an updated picture with his Ben 10 collection. So Steve and he assembled them all and we took a picture. There are a few things missing but this is most of it. I don't see him growing out of this anytime soon...

Thursday 11/4/10

Halloween 2010...

We had such a fun Halloween this year! Steve came up with the idea for our costumes again this year. He wanted to do a retro/disco/70's theme. I love that he enjoys dressing up now. I had so much fun finding costumes for us all and have been looking forward to Halloween for months now. Steve is very particular on what he wants to wear so I had my work cut out for me and spent hours online but in the end it was definitely worth it! We went to a party at my sister Stacy's house on Sat. (Halloween fell on Sun. this year so in Utah most people celebrated it on Sat.) Here are some pictures from the night including everyone in their costumes...

Yes those yellow pants and shirt are vintage... straight from the 70's.

Steve got inspiration for his look (with the fro added) from Deee Lite in the video for Groove is in the Heart. He's the guy wearing yellow pants towards the beginning of the video (with the weird bun like thing on his head. He also just had to have the "Deomonia Creeper" shoes like the ones he's wearing in the video. Steve actually owned a couple pairs (different pattern) of them while he was on his mission.

Isn't this the cutest ever! I got the tux and 70's vintage ruffled tux shirt on Ebay.

My sister Shalane has this cool "retro" setting on her phone and took these pictures. I love them- thanks Shalane!

Such a stud!

I had a hard time finding a costume for Avery. She's so skinny that everything was bound to be baggy on her. I finally found this cute "Cher" dance outfit on Ebay and just had it hemmed a little (thanks Shalane.)

Saturday 10/30/10

Jamie and family as "King Triton," "Ursala," "Little Mermaid," a "Shark" and "Sebastian."

Stacy and family as "Goldilocks & the Three Bears."

My brother Shawn as "Joe Dirt." He seriously had his hair cut like this two days earlier just for Halloween... I'm just glad he plans on cutting it off soon!

My sister Shalane as a "Skunk."

We were all tripping out over her black contacts. It made her look so different and creepy. She looks like a totally different person.

My brother Justin as "Roy Orbison." My Dad is a huge fan and so we heard lots of his music growing up... he still breaks it out when we go down to visit.

The other Burrup's as "Mr. Smee," "Peter Pan," "Tinkerbell," "Pixie Dust" and "Tiger Lily."

The Carn's as an "Angel," "Unicorn" and a "Hunter."

The yummy food...

... including soups and chili.

Some of the festive decor (and backdrop for pictures.)

Steve showing some of the guys the "hidden coffin" in his shoes.

"Best Costume" award goes to...

... Shalane!

Siblings (and Dad) ... just missing Jen. My Mom wasn't able to make it either due to illness.

Thanks Stacy for hosting such a fun party!

After we left the party we stopped by our friend John's house...

Steve and his friend/client John (as Halo.)

The weather cooperated long enough for us to get some trick or treating done in the neighborhood. Then we all came home and crashed. Can't wait for next year...