Wednesday, July 23, 2008

dinner: served (by children)

This probably isn't the first time I've mentioned the infatuation my children have with the kitchen and cooking.

Bret thinks he's Emeril and changes recipes without consulting anyone, adds food coloring to things that REALLY shouldn't be colored, etc.
I allow them a measure (tee hee hee) of freedom because I figure it's a good way for them to learn.

Sometimes this requires caffeinated liquid to get over, and other times, it results in this:





Dinner on the Deck!
by yours truly - Bret, Tate & Whitney

Chicken & Rice Casserole
Tossed Salad
Sliced Canteloupe
Bread w/ butter

I seriously didn't lift a finger.
I have some thoughtful, independant, determined & awesome spirits for children.

Posted by Mrs. Burch at 7:24 PM 8 comments

Monday, July 21, 2008

Norah's Slideshow

Here's Norah's "short" from her recent shoot. She's rather adorable.


Posted by Mrs. Burch at 8:46 AM 2 comments

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Sunday Evening Essentials...


Essentials for a Sunday Evening after
being left unattended while parents attend meetings:

Popcorn
Laptop
Pleasant Evening Sunlight




As Craig would say... "It's what (we) love about Sundays..."

Posted by Mrs. Burch at 5:35 PM 1 comments

Thursday, July 10, 2008

4th of July: Before(s) & After(s)

What would the day before the Fourth of July be
without a little fun in the mud?
Here is some of the before and after fun


Episode #1
BEFORE Tate decided to use the hose as a weapon:

AFTER Tate decided to use the hose as a weapon:



Episode #2
Abby BEFORE:


Abby AFTER:

Clearly, Abby remained exceptionally unaffected by the events transpiring.


Episode #3
BEFORE Kyle got up close and personal with the water in the bucket and the dirt under his feet:


DURING:


AFTER: WeLuvRmud


I didn't take my camera to the ward breakfast, or the fireworks, but since you have an imagination, it all works out.
Happy July.

Posted by Mrs. Burch at 10:02 PM 0 comments

Thursday, July 03, 2008

stalling...

I should be working on my lesson for the Institute Class Doug and I are teaching tonight, but alas, I got distracted.
No, that's not my kitchen (don't I wish...)
These are a few of the pictures I took this week of two of Doug's recently-completed houses.
Aren't they beautiful?
You can click this link to see the rest. Kim has THE coolest upstairs EVER!


If you're looking to build a house (who isn't in this THRIVING economy..!??!?) in the Tri-cities, now you know who to call.

Oh, yeah...and wish us luck with this Institute thing. Nothing screams intimidating like a room full of YSA's, their bishopric and the local CES representative.
I'm taking dippin' dots for part of an object lesson, so here's hoping they'll all be too distracted to hear anything I say.

Posted by Mrs. Burch at 1:25 PM 2 comments

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