National Marriage Week.

You probably didn't know there was such a week, but there is...so Happy Marriage Week! Here is how we kicked-off the week...kissing on the Polk County Court House Steps at noon. Check out more fun ideas at http://www.GreatMarriagesAndFamiliesInIowa.com!

Tis the Season

Right after Thanksgiving, we went to Disney on Ice (this year was the year of the Princesses...right up Miya's alley). We went with Brian and Sara. It was awesome!

Sitting on Santa's lap wasn't all roses as you can see, but the live raindeer made up for it:)

Miya singing at the children's Christmas program (the large beautiful paining behind her was painted by Derek by the way).

Tis the season for getting all dolled up for Christmas Parties! Both of our employers throw awesome Christmas parties!

1st annual Burrier ladies tea at the Perry Tea Room. Grandma Ingebretson, Mom, Kelli, Sara, Joni & Miya. What a great beginning of a fun tradition. 

Here are a few photos of the kids posing for pics over Christmas.

Here is our Christmas Tree, Isaiah being Santa in the tub and the kids enjoying some of their favorite gifts.

And last but certainly not least, here is Miya and her Uncle Jarred. He may live thousands of miles away, but it's like he has never left when he comes 'home'. She can't wait for the next homecoming!

Fall

Yes, I know we are 'falling' behind in blogging! Thank you for your forgiveness! Here are a few pics to catch you up on the last few months:

Sept - Derek and Joni head to Chicago to see U2 in concert - AWESOME!

Yes - we live in the midwest...what is fall without a visit to a pumpkin patch?!

Happy Halloween! There's no place like home!

Nov - Isaiah is 18 months old!

Brushing teeth and just hanging out.

Posing for more pics:

November - Miya's artwork was chosen to hang in her school office in the 'Kindergarten Corner'. What a great artist!

"This way to the park Isaiah!" He will happily follow Miya ANYWHERE!

Happy Thanksgiving from our pilgrim and turkey!

Happy 6th Birthday Miya Karin!

Eyes

Yesterday Miya came up behind me and was playing with my hair. I asked if we were playing 'salon' and she said, no..."I'm looking for your eyes."

A few months back she was doing something she shouldn't be and I caught her...she was sitting behind me at the time. She asked how I knew what she was doing and I told her mommies had eyes in the back of our head. 

She's still looking for mommy's eyes in the back of my head! 

My bro's wedding

My brother Brian got married to Sara this weekend. It was a fantastic wedding! Derek was a groomsman and Miya a flower girl. Here are some pictures...there are more pics on facebook:)