Overhaul

I'm sickened.

2015 is the year for the burke fam overhaul. I know they say to just make one or two goals and stick to those and not a whole bunch of unrealistic ones- but we both got severely off track with some core values in 2014 and we need to get back on it. Why did we get off track? Pregnancy, moving, I was working a ton, p was traveling a lot, I dunno. But we did. So here are the three things we will focus on this year:

- getting rid of the unnecessary things. And stuff that take up space and clutter my house, my mind, my kids lives and devalue the things we have.

- stick to a budget. Been running the cc too much and not saving as much as we should be. Cash only is the word for 2015

- be healthy. Exercise is a huge part of mine and Patrick's life--- at least it used to be. Time to start again.

To keep me accountable for this stuff- I'll be blogging about it. Stay tuned! 

Xo

Baby smiles

I love the pure joy of cute first baby smiles!!! He started smiling a few weeks ago but my friend got this gem on camera- yay smiley babes!

First smile

I love little man's first smiles! Started at around 5 weeks and this week at 6 weeks they just keep comin! Love it!

A special bond

Since he was in the womb these two have had a special bond. She named him bayba, now calls him pookie dookie and various other hilarious things! Every time she would talk to him he would start kicking. Its the cutest thing! 

Look who is one month

First Airplane Ride

We are in Denver for Halloween and to see Margo's baptism! Yes we traveled with a 3 week old. It was totally fine! Bayba slept, the girls were great- me and Patrick actually packed pretty light- yay. 

Whoa I have 3 kids

And I love it. I do for reals. I know it's going to be crazy, messy, expensive etc.... But my heart melts when Nora says she loves having a brother or when they both want to kiss westy 900 times a day. It's the best and my heart aches with joy. 

Babe-a (bayba)

However you spell it! But bridget has called the baby babea since forever. They already have a special bond! 

6 weeks left--- im looking huge.

So like i had a baby

Its been awhile since i posted. Mainly bc i am working more and every spare second i have is spent working! But i had a baby- so i think that is worth celebrating! Weston Walter Burke arrived on 10/6 at 2:49pm- 20 inches 9lbs 6oz. He is a chubalub of love! 

Margo!!!

My sis had a baby, which is the most awesomest thing ever. She's so little and cutie patootie. I am visiting by myself right now and enjoying sitting around holding a newborn all day and not doing much of anything else. Ahhh first babies :) something pretty special about that time. 

And i love how i love margo just like that. I feel an instant bond i think you feel with your sisters kids. So special. So amazing to be here with my whole fam. God

is good.

Selfies

Nora got ahold of my phone and this is what i discovered: (this is the edited version mind you)

Nap time for Bridge

Nap time has become a little crazy with Bridge. Like sometimes it doesn't happen- other times she crashes. And still other times i find her like this:

Girls weekend!

It was kk's baby shower so the fam gathered the troops and headed to chicago for the weekend. I took Nora with me- and we had a blast on the plane, (got some hot chocolate while we waited to board) and just had a blast with my cousins, sis and aunt and mom. I will say there was a hiccup (car accident) in the middle of the weekend- but everyone was okay. Soooooooooooooooooooo

some pics of the weekend. 

Sofia the FIRST

I'm finding out what being royal's all about! SOFIA---- we rocked out to the Sofia the First show. We bought the tickets thanks to my GiGi and Ron for Christmas. Thanks sooooooooooo much. We had a blast.

Daddy and his princesses

Bridgey was totally into it!

A litle snack mid-show

Finale!

Post-show Princesses

I love when all the sofia's gather and are all like- i'm dressed like sofia too! Take our picture! haha

Word.

Sleeping beauties

Lately the girls have been sleeping in Nora's bed. Some nights it works, and other nights bridge is sent back to her room. But more often than not they fall asleep together and i think its the cutest thing.

Christmas Season

It's been a hectic month because it is a hectic month for everyone. I really tried hard to bring more meaning into the season with a kids advent book we did everyday, talking about what Christmas is all about and stuff like that. We also went to the Nutcracker tea, saw Santa, enjoyed a snow day, Nora had a recital, we saw some lights and had some fun!

Then we enjoyed christmas morning. Holiday fun!

The Nutcracker tea!

All the cuties at the nutcracker tea.

Another visit with Santa. Can't see the big man too many times in one season :)

After nora's school performance two fun visitors came. 

Nora, Bridget and Nora's teacher- Mrs. Ross. We love her!

Tap Dancer Nora!

Snow day sillies.

Reindeer food we can't forget about their important job.

Cookies for the big man.

Christmas morning!

Happy birthday Jesus! Birthday cinnamon rolls on Chrismas morning.