Daytona Beach June 2010

The family leaving Daytona Beach...
Girls tuckered out in the Hotel after all the fun

Fire pit on the beach. So relaxing to watch the sunset and the full moon rise over the water.

DJ's "Hollister" pose

Addie found two Jellyfish. She picked one up and said "look mom". I said, "Addie, I think it is out of a swim suit" (thinking it was a silicon implant for a swim suit). DUH! Jamie had her put it down so she wouldn't get stung. Now I know what a jellyfish look like.

Kids on the beach after smores sat night.

DJ roasting mellows for smores... his first attempt was a flaming fireball.

Hey....It caught fire...again...

Ricj goooey goodness....

I love ice cream!

I love chocolate.... YUM!

At the beach, YEP, we had ice cream for dinner:)

Photo shot for Dawn. Recognize the shirt?

Check it... We have arrived at the beach...Cute and stylish little beach bums...

Addie's baby pool we made her. About 1 foot deep and lots of fun after playing in the surf~

Halle's Birthday

Opening Presents
3 of her favs on one shirt: America, Peace, Monkeys!

OH MY GOSH!!!! REALLY!!!! SO surprised and excited!

Kit, my American Girl doll I wanted SOOOO BAD!

Addie gets a little Ahhhhhh-D...

Halle is oh so happy:)

Kit and Halle... Twins with Halle's new haircut:)

A new America Girl- HALLE!!!

MAY pictures in reverse order...

Our super busy MAY in pictures. Awe to be finished with all the activities and relax a bit!

Halle and Addie at the THOMAS CENTER after DJ's recital
DJ after his recital

DJ piano recital

DJ's first Tennis Tourny

I am ready... Watch the ball... Go!

Halle's "America" celebration end of 1st grade!

Daisy Graduation! She is know a Brownie!

Halle at her baton recital... State Champion trophy. Classic Addie w/ tongue out.

Halle and Addie St Pete Florida for the Autism Walk w/ Jake. Don't know what kind of tree this is but it was really cool.

DJ St Pete Florida Autism Walk

Yep. 6 different liquids all stacked not mixed. From bottom: Honey, Karo Syrup, Dawn Dish Soap, Water (died red), Vegetable Oil, Mint Green Alcohol ... Cool Job DJ!

Halle's group and their trophy's for the year!

May's GRAND FINALE of events

What a grand finale to our year May has been for the Burton family...
DJ had his first science fair. He did a project on different density's of liquids and had a very nice project. He was able to tie it in to the unfortunate, but recent gulf oil spill...
Halle had her end of the year program and sang some wonderful "ALL AMERICAN" songs. Great red, white, and blue!!!

Halle had her baton recital--and received her STATE CHAMPION trophy!

Halle and DJ each had their last football games. Halle cheered for the league winners of the 8 and under division and DJ played for the championship of the 14 and under division--only to come upa touchdown short... Great game, and lost to some GIRLS in the ward. YEP, girls! They are 13 and so cool, it took some of the sting out of losing.

Halle graduated from Daisy Scouts to brownies. I couldn't go to the bridge celebration, so DJ went in my place! He took some great pictures for me!

Last Saturday, DJ played in his first tennis tournament. He won some games, but lost both matches. We are so proud of him and he signed up for another tournament this June! He has only been playing for a few months and I am glad that he is eager to practice and play.

And finally, DJ's piano recital was last night. He played O Susanna! and did a great job!

PHEW! One tired momma, but we made it through the year! Looking forward to sleeping in, no after school activities, and just chillin' this summer... We have Disney, the Beach, Miss Florida, and FILLMORE to look forward to..... AWWWWWW...

Another Fun Singing Time

Mini Penants and poms "I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ"
Larger Penants with the words to the music:)

OK.... What team are you on??? Gator, BY-Uck, FSU, Edward? Jacob???

Today, we talked about how the kids are all on the same team--Our Heavenly Fathers as we learned the song of the month "I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ"... So I made sports penants with the words on it to teach the song, then little sports pennants with the words "I belong to the church of Jesus Christ" to sit on the piano with the poms and #1 fingers. The kids who sang good took turns coming to the front to be my helpers and to cheer for the singers. The kids WERE INCREDIBLE!!! They sang SOO reverntly loud, you could hear them all over the building! It was AWESOME!!! They really got into it and did a super job--and had SUPER fun singing/cheering:)

Misc Fun of the Burtons

Elizabeth (Halles BFF) DJ and Halle after the big hunt! We went to the new church across the street with Elizabeth (her church) for an egg hunt. the kids also got to hear the "real" reason for Easter and were able to make some crafts to remember the lessons they learned. It was a fun morning for the kids--capped off with egg hunt and pizza lunch!
Addie going down the slide for some eggs!

Crazy Hat and Sock day at School. Yes that is Addie's infamous rainbow wing she loves to wear...

DJ at the NASA Challenger Center

DJ watches as the Satelitte LAUNCHES SUCCESSFULLY!
In the air chamber on the space station mock lab--fixing the satelite

In mission control mock station. Building a satelite--coordinating the travel course.

Halle's Baton Team wins 1st at competition

Halle as a MONKEE!!!
YEA!!! Halle's Team won 1st place in their division!!!