Share a memory

(I saw this on my cousin’s blog and I thought it was a cool idea. I don't usually do posts like this so I thought it would be fun to post something different. )

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

First Burns Family Reunion- Torrey 08

This past week we attended the first annual Burns Family Reunion. We had such a good time. We vacationed in Torrey UT which is right outside of Capital Reef National Park. My grandma and grandpa Michaelis used to own a summer home down there. Growing up my family went there every summer until my grandpa passed away. It was really fun to go back and see the old place. We went rock hunting for petrified wood, played in the waterfall and got in a little fishing. It was so great to hang with my brothers and there families. It felt like we were kids again.

Vegas McAffees visit!

Last week Ryan's niece Sierra, nephew Tristan and sister Alisa visited for a few days. Lilly loved playing with the kids. "Rara" (as Lilly calls Sierra) and Lilly became great friends. Sierra loved to read to Lilly. We also spent time at the pool. After several attempts Sierra took a big leap and finally jumped of the high diving board. I was so proud of her for finally doing it. Sierra also turned the 8 while she was here. I can't believe how old she is getting.

Watch the first step is a doozy!

Poor Lilly! She took quite a tumble into grandma and grandpa Burns flower bed. She was a trooper though. This is officially her first black eye. The pictures just don't do it justice.

Lilly also has the best scowl. Well kind of. I am not sure that scowling is a good thing but it is so funny when she does it.

2 uncles visit

Two of Ryan's uncles stopped by for a visit this week. They were driving through Utah on there way to a family reunion in Oregon. It was so nice to be able to visit with them. Uncle Mike (or Tractor Mike as some know him) brought his scooter with him. We thought it was way cool. We now call him Scooter Mike.


Ryan got to take the scooter for a ride after a quick lesson from Scooter Mike.


Patty (Ryan's mom) and Uncle Mike took off for a ride. Mike and Patty are twins. (Womb mates at one time.)


Uncle Jerry and Patty enjoying the evening air.


I thought this was the coolest park of Mikes bike. This is on the back of his bike.

A camping we will go

Last weekend we took Lilly on her first camping trip. She loved the dirt and running in and out of the tent. It got pretty cold at night. Lilly and I did not like that. Half way through the night we ended up going for a drive and sleeping in the car. Despite the cold we had a great time!

A father daughter moment.


There were squeals of joy when Lilly entered the tent.


Lilly and Mama!

It is finally summer!

Sorry for the lack of posts. We really have not been up to anything exciting. The weather has been beautiful lately, actually it has been down right hot. I love the warm weather. I am trying to soak up all I can before moving to Milwaukee. I can't believe we only have six weeks before the big move. Lilly and I have been spending a lot of time outside. Lilly could spend her whole life outside. She also loves the water just like her mama! We have so much fun playing in the sprinkler. Lilly also has a favorite rock that she looks for every time we go outside. Thanks cousin Linus for leaving "Rocko" with us. Lilly is taking good care of him for you.