The Burnside's

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Easter

We had a great Easter this year.The boys had fun dying eggs and finding them the next day. We tried really hard to talk to them about the true meaning of Easter and how it is not about all about the candy. It is always so fun to see their joy on their faces when they get up in the morning and see their basket.

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Arrow of Light

Andrew earned his Arrow of Light in Cub Scouts. It is the highest honor you can earn in Cub Scouting. We were so proud of him! We owe so much of this to his Webelos leader, Bro. Hostetter. He has worked so hard with Andrew for the last two years and Andrew has really enjoyed working with him. He loved it and was very proud to get this award at the Blue and Gold.

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Spring Break

This year for spring break we stayed home. This is the first time in a very long time that we have stayed home and not gone to either California or Arizona. We had a great time. Each day I let one of the boys choose what they wanted to do for the day and we went and did that. We ended up going to the Discovery Gateway Museum, Hogle Zoo, Farm Country, A Bounce House, and Classic Skate. I only have pictures from the Zoo but they are some really good ones. It was kinda a cold day and the animals were out in force and really acting out. It was great.
These were the craziest animals at the zoo!!

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This guy scared Andrew when he jumped up by the window, but it was so cool.

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Andrew's School Projects

For the science fair Andrew decided to see what would happen to cookies if you left out an ingredient. He left out baking soda in one batch, butter in another and I can't remember the 3rd. He then had each of us in the family taste test the cookies. We had to taste them, smell them and look at them to see if they were different. The ones without butter were very crumbly but the ones without baking soda turned out very flat. He had fun

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Andrew's fifth grade class had to choose a famous historical figure and write a report about them and then dress up as them and be able to tell parents and others all about them when asked. Andrew chose Walt Disney. He did an awesome job.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Josh turns 7

I can't believe how fast time flies. Where did all the years go? This sweet, lovable, brown eyed boy of mine is 7! He was so excited for his birthday party with his friend and for his real birthday which we celebrated in California. What can I say about Josh? He is always happy. He has a smile on his face all the time and always tries to do what is right. He loves to help and is my biggest helper. I love it! He is always willing to do whatever is asked of him. He is learning so much this year and his memory is amazing when it comes to places we have been. He can remember anything that has to do with food! He loves to eat and is a great eater.
Josh, I hope you keep your happy personality always and that you always try to do what is right even when others may not. Mom and Dad love you so much and thank Heavenly Father every day for the gift of having you come into our lives. You are a ray of sunshine, that lights up our life each and every day with your infectious smile and laugh. We love you!
Happy Birthday

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Birthday cake with friends at Nickelcade

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Best picture I could get of 7 boys all together at once

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California

We decided to head down to California for President's weekend. We were going to visit Grammie and Poppa and take the boys whale watching. We were excited, the boys love to go to California. We prayed for good weather and on Saturday the skies were clear. The waves were a little big on the way out of the harbor but the boys had their binoculars and were ready to see some whales and dolphins. All we got were sea lions!! Andrew said it was a rip off! They kept looking and looking but the whales were hiding, I guess. Oh well we got free passes to come back and try again. Hopefully when we go next time, we will see SOMETHING!!

This is how Alex spent most of his time.

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Only animal life we saw the entire trip!!

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Josh's Basketball Season

Josh played on a basketball team again this year and Eric got the lucky task of being the coach. Josh had a great time and learned some new skills. It is funny to watch Kindergarteners and 1st graders play, they like to pass to their friends only and of course they always want to shoot! It was good times.