Heather's Baby Shower

On December 18th we had a baby shower for Lance's sister, Heather. It was at Grandma Burnett's home. We had a great time. Linda did a great job preparing some fun games. I made my mom's yummy brocolli cheese soup, chicken salad sandwiches, and strawberry poppyseed salad. Ashley Tolman (married to Lance's oldest brother, Brandon) made some delicious cookies and probably the best brownies I've ever had.
Lance's dad, Rick, is so excited for his first grandboy that he is constantly buying him gifts (usually anything that involves camo). Rick bought baby Lester (everyone's nickname for the baby to come, but don't worry they aren't really naming him Lester) a cute little bear wearing a camo hat. He can't wait to see baby Lester running around with his camo hat on. The picture above is Lance's two sisters Heather and Brooke holding the bear.


With the quilting skills I learned this summer with Natalie (my cousin) I attempted to make baby Lester a quilt. It didn't turn out too bad.


These are two of Lance's cousins, Kelli and Kara. Kara sampled all of baby Lester's toys just to be sure he would like them. Grandma Burnett found the cutest sailor outfit for the baby. Heather's husband is a navy JAG Officer so the uniform is a perfect fit for their son.

The Chef of the Year

Taylor came out to Utah to visit us and his friends before he left on a mission. We had a great time hanging out, going to movies, and BBQing! Taylor has been working for a BBQ cater service and wanted to show off his new learned skills. He said he combined some tips from Papa Showmaker and his work to make these delicious ribs!




We had a great time eating and visiting. Some of Taylor's friends came over to sample his work too. Maybe I'll get his permission to put his BBQ secrets on the blog. Unfortunately it wouldn't be a family function without someone getting hurt. This time it was me, I cut my finger on a knife. It wouldn't stop bleeding and we didn't have any bandaids, so I had to use a paper towel to keep the blood from going everywhere. I think I offended a few people with my bandage, but in my defense it was very uncomfortable.

Goldberg or Garth?

On Lance's behalf we found a picture of Richard that resembles Goldberg. So you are welcome to recast your votes if you really feel that you need to change it.






O.k. we are taking a poll.......whose who? My uncle Richard gets mistaken for Garth Brooks quite often, especially when he wears his cowboy hat. However, while we were in Cancun a few people (including Lance) told him he looked a lot like Goldberg the wrestler. My vote is for Garth, but I think my uncle Chris looks more like Goldberg. Lance's vote is with Goldberg.