Christmas + More coming......

Sorry! I have pictures and fun stuff to share, but just haven't downloaded my pictures! Look for updates to come!

Not Much....

Not much going on here at the Burns' home. We are slowly getting ready for Christmas. Still some shopping to do. Jimmy changed jobs last month. He is happier where he is at, and is keeping busy. Jimmy also completed his first online class. It was hard adjusting to the work load associated with that class. I spent LOTS of time doing homework!! OH! It finished last Saturday, and WE got a B out of the class. WHEW!
Ashley is excited to have her first loose tooth. I did not think the tooth was loose until I felt it that night and it was really loose! I thought all day she was faking that her tooth hurt. So she keeps playing with it, and maybe the tooth fairy and Santa might make appearances the same week at our house.
A cousin of mine got married this week. The bride was so kind to give Ashley her bouquet. Ashley wondered if a flower was going to be thrown, and it wasn't. So Ashley wanted to hold the bouquet, and the reception was almost over, and the bride asked if Ashley wanted it. WOW. That was VERY nice of her! She is my favorite cousin-in-law! VERY nice, plus a beautiful bride. Great dress.
Jimmy & I went to see the Twilight movie over the weekend. It was nice having a date with my husband, and enjoying a movie next to him. I liked the movie. I like almost any romance movie. We also had his company party last Friday. Nice time, and the babysitter that came over ROCKED.
So, not much going on.....but life is good.

Rest of California Trip

Thanksgiving Day

We went to Downtown Disney to do a little shopping, then drove to Oceanside to meet up with my brother. We had Thanksgiving dinner at Hometown Buffet. Umm, yeah, won't do that again. It just wasn't the same, but it was food, there was a variety, kids liked it, I think, but not the same as a home cooked meal.

Friday we spent in San Diego. First we went to In-n-Out. We were there just a few minutes after opening.....YUM. Jimmy, my dad, and brother went on the US Midway ship. The ladies and kids went to the science museum in Balboa Park. It was fun to see the kids run around and try the different activities. They had fun at the little indoor store, with shopping carts, food, and a belt that moved the groceries along. It wasn't as tiring as Disneyland, and I didn't want to show up the fun we had there, so it was a lower-key/cheaper activity the kids had fun at. Sarah got lost in the museum, but she was found. There were some world globes around the park and the kids had fun looking at them, then posing for pictures with them.

Saturday we drove back......Charlie does not know how to sleep in. We hit the road at 7:15 am. It was a long drive back, but we made it. We got home after 8pm, so 12 hours going home. We made a few stops, and one was 45 min or so. The In-N-Out in Washington-good food yes, but CROWDED! what a joke! Line out the door. We cut in line with my parents who arrived 10 minutes before us. We got our food and ate it at a park. We didn't want to wait for a table.

It was a great trip. Lots of fun memories! Well worth it! We are almost recovered-laundry not done yet.....! Had to hit Jimmy's homework hard once we got home, so now I can finish the laundry. yikes!

Last day in Disneyland

It threatened to rain this day. We only got a drizzle. Park wasn't too busy. I stood in line with the girls to see Tinker Bell and Fawn, the fairy over animals. This was our last day in Disneyland.

More Disneyland

We spent the afternoon in California Adventure with everyone. I was there with the kids and my parents in the morning. There was a book signing at the park, and it was sold out. I did not know who the book signing was for. We were walking and hear a bunch of girls screaming. As we got closer to the crowd, we heard the Jonas Brothers were at California Adventure. TONS of girls, cell phones, and cameras taking pictures! The Jonas Brothers were there at the park for a book signing! I could see them through the crowd. They were far away, and moving away from us, but I saw the Jonas Brothers! I lifted the girls up, and I think they saw them. I did not have the camera ready, but later in line for the Toy Story ride I found some girls that were there for the books signing, and took a picture of their autographed book. WOW!

That night I learned how to get tickets to the book signing. Start lining up at 1am to get a wrist band. Come back at 11am with the wrist band, buy the book, and get it autographed! WOW. I don't think I would have woke up at 1am for that, but oh my gosh! THE JONAS BROTHERS.

(yes, I'll say I am a fan!)

Disneyland Trip Day 1 & 2

Car ride down, swap meet, condo, and Disneyland.

Just a few pictures-so far....

Team Burns

Last Saturday, Team Burns ran in the Sandy City 5K Turkey Trot. Team Burns consisted of Jimmy, Marla, Ashley, Sarah, Charlie, Connie (Jimmy's mom) and Jody (Jimmy's sister). I ran the race, while everyone else walked. The 5K course was nice and enjoyable. We started at one park, ran in a neighborhood, then on a trail to another park, and turned around and came back. I finished with my best 5K time, dropping almost a minute off my time from September! I was happy! I finished 5th for my age group.

After I finished, I had to go find the rest of Team Burns! So I walked back on the course, and found them! The girls had walked or ran the entire route! 3+ miles! Wow! Jimmy, Connie, and Jody stayed with them. Charlie was even out of the stroller enjoying the walk. As we came to the end, I jogged to the finish with the girls. The rest of Team Burns finished in 55 minutes. It was really a GREAT morning. The weather was cool, but really a perfect morning! Ashley complained of sore muscles the next day, and the kids were plenty tires, but well worth the time and money!

10-0 University of Utah Utes

Thursday night was a thrilling Utah victory against Texas Christain University. Utah won the game with a winning drive with the under 3 minutes of the game! Oh! My head hurt from screaming soo much! Whew! A victory! I've loved the football games with my hubby this year! Its our date, and its great! (ha that rhymes!)

I am luvin the #7 BCS ranked UTES! Here are a few pix from the game!! Beautiful cold football weather, but we bundeled up! Oh, the second best thing of the night (Utah's victory was the first) was the line for the MENS restroom. It was SOO LONG during half time! I've never seen so many men waiting to use the restroom! I couldn't tell what line was for the concessions and what line was for the MENS restroom! Ladies! That made me happy! *Oh there was NO line for the womens restroom at that time!

No smiles before the game! My husband just loves pictures!

I love the band! Final score

No, we didn't storm the field! (not this time!)

Ahh! I get a smile! My husband is ready to smile after that stunning win!

Happy Halloween

Halloween was busy, but good! Pictures are from our ward Halloween Party, trunk or treat in Bountiful, Ashley's school Halloween party, neighborhood Halloween party, and Halloween night-trick or treating and visiting (Great) Aunt Mary. I looked pretty cool in my University of Utah jersey! I was questioned if I played ball at the U, in my dreams! I was a band nerd at the U! :)
Two other moms & I dressed up as Three Blind Mice for the school party! We looked good.....Lots of Fun!