Jen and Austin came for a visit in February....and we got to celebrate Austin's 2nd birthday! Jen also shared with us some fun news....she and C.J. are expecting their 2nd baby! We are so excited. Austin shared the news with all of us on his T-shirt that said he was a big brother...baby coming in October! We are pumped!

They all got to come out and hear Logan, Faith Anna, and Beth sing in a choir musical at our church.  It's so fun to have such an awesome family...that's all fairly close-by....that can get together and share in the simple joys of life.  We are blessed!

Sistas

Happy 2nd Birthday, Austin!  We love you!!!

Valentine Camping

We took the fam camping for Valentine's Day!  It was a lot of fun.....ch-ch-chilly, but fun.  (We weren't really planning on that cold front moving in....with rain....and it getting down to about 34 degrees that night. But hey...isn't surprise the spice of life?)  One of my fav parts was that Tag fell asleep on my chest while we were sitting by the campfire that night.  So sweet!  We put the big kids to bed, then sat up for a couple of hours....just Luke and I....while Tag zonked away in my lap.

Faith Anna.... with our new camping "potty" in the background.  I know, it's basically like "hotel-camping" now.  It has a flusher and everything! :)

Logan pounding the blueberry muffins...

My honey....the man who makes it all happen.  I love him so much.  Where would I be without him?  Well, we'd have been sleeping under the stars and getting all wet, instead of in that nice, dry tent, that's for sure. 

"I love powdered sugar donuts!  Can I have a few more?"

Being out in the country provides all sorts of outlets for the imagination.  Forget TV, videos, and the Wii....we've got a hole to dig!  I love all the games they make up...

And all those bright, shiny baby toys we buy and crowd inside our houses.... Tag was happy for hours with this grilling spatula! 

And you'd never believe the big deer we saw!  Check out the rack on this one!  :)

Lots of fun.  Can't wait for more camping adventures in the future.

Our Crazy T-man

Tag's new favorite outside pastime is riding the 4-wheeler. He can operate the footpedal by himself....but has no idea how to steer! Makes for a dangerous combination. :)

Watch out!

Logan playing basketball while trying to dodge T-man on the 4-wheeler...

Look at the pure joy on that little face...

Another of Tag's fav things...dressing up.  Ride 'em Cowboy!

Giddy up!

Nite-nite, Tag.  So glad Faith got all dressed up to rock you to sleep.  The earrings are an especially nice addition...

We Miss Hayley

Our sweet friend Hayley moved to North Carolina a few weeks ago.  We miss her so much!  Especially Tag....he loved his "Layley".  We can't wait to come visit you soon!



Hayley, Trent, and Cale with our kids at our church musical.  Hayley sang a solo!

Dr. Bunny

Anyone need a doctor, dentist, piano player, or receptionist? Well, we have it all here at the Burton household.
Introducing Dr. Bunny and her patient, Baby Hallie.

Just checking her vitals....

Beth just couldn't resist.  She had been the "vomiting patient" for far too long.  She was ready to be silly...
Dr. Bunny explaining blood pressure to Beth, who is not playing along according to Faith's rules anymore.

Tag the piano player....with his signature toothbrush in mouth.  (Anyone's toothbrush will do.)

Dr. Bunny has changed careers and is now looking for receptionist work.

If you have any leads, I can vouch for how highly qualified she is. :)

Joe & Tag's in January

Logan and Haden hanging out with Uncle Joe.  I wish I could have heard the conversation out in that backyard.  Uncle Joe has more stories than should be legal!  He is one of my very favorite people on this planet.

Tobie and Hannah.  She is getting so grown-up!

Faith loved being with Hannah.  She is such a sweet young lady.  We loved spending time with them that weekend.