Snow Day photos

We had a snow day yesterday and enjoyed some fun sledding with our friends! It was a wonderful day, and although Mommy is very sore (not as young as I used to be!), we can't wait to do it again soon!!
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Big Boy Bed!

Last night during the night, I heard a little Eman running down the hallway about 4am. He was shouting, "I Seep Mommy Daddy Bed!!" I cuddled with him for a minute, put him back to bed, and about an hour later felt someone climbing over me to snuggle with John. Time for the Big Boy Bed, I thought. :) So, this afternoon we put up his bed. We used the side of the crib that makes into a double bed headboard. We used the double bed mattresses we had in the basement, and we put it all together. He didn't seem to like it at first, but tonight after we brushed teeth and he grabbed a book, he jumped right in. He seems to be staying in there (I keep checking), so hopefully this will be an easy transition! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!! :)

Allergies for Eman

I took Ethan to the allergist on Monday. It was very interesting. They did a prick test, because he's been struggling with allergic reactions, but we weren't completely sure what he was allergic to. Turns out that he is allergic to peanuts, walnuts, egg whites, apples, oranges, dust mites, and mold. Wow. So, we're going to cut out nuts, eggs, and citrus fruits from his diet. Hopefully this will help him get back to "normal" and stop having reactions. Please say a little prayer that this elimination diet works and that he starts feeling better! :)

Birthday Layouts

Last night I worked on getting JD's 3rd birthday and Ethan's 2nd birthday into layouts for their albums. They are growing up so fast!!

JD's layout was one I created over a month ago, but wasn't sure which pictures to put into it. When I pulled out his professional pics, I knew this layout was made for those pictures!! Took me about five minutes to slap the pictures on and journal.

Ethan's took a little more work, because he is wearing Christmas colors, but I didn't want his layout to be Christmasy. (Is that a word?) The coolest thing about Ethan's pictures is that the sweater in the bottom of the right page is the sweater Grandma Jane made for Daddy when he was little! It fit Ethan perfectly for his birthday pictures!!

Happy Birthday, Eman!!

Ethan is two today...WOW! It seems like just yesterday he was a little baby. Now he's toddling around here like he owns the place!! I love it!

This is the cake I made for him. I am so proud of myself! This is the first time I've done something out of the ordinary like this. I usually buy our birthday cakes at Costco! Ethan is going to love it!!!

Happy Birthday, little Eman! We love you!!

A Year In Review

A year in review...short and sweet!

2 beautiful boys! We have loved every minute with our little munchkins! They are so curious, lovable, smart, and funny. I think I learn something new from them each and every day!

0 broken bones! Let's keep it that way!!

0h the fun we've had! Punta Cana for our anniversary, the boys' camper adventure with G & G Dunwell, Traverse City with G & G Burch, JD starting preschool, and countless memories made as a family of four!

9 more years (maybe even 10 or 11) until we can go out for a date night without paying a babysitter! :)

Our Burch Bulletin didn't make it into Christmas Cards this year, so here it is...in a nutshell! We have enojoyed 2009 together this year and look forward to 2010 with God's Blessings and anticipation. It should be fun!! Please leave us a comment if you read our blog. I know there are many of you out there...we'd love to hear from you!! Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas! We spent yesterday with my family and today with John's family. Great food, generous gifts, and lots of family time were enjoyed by all!! We hope you enjoyed this Christmas as much as we did!


Here are the boys in their Christmas outfits. I'll post more Christmas pictures soon! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!! :)