Leslie Loraine Burr

On Saturday, January 17 some of our friends threw us a baby shower. There were probably about 30 people there. It was pretty fun and we got a lot of great stuff. We had no idea that two days later... 

Our baby girl would arrive 9 days before her due date.

Leslie Loraine Burr was born at 10:43am on Monday, January 19. She was 7lbs. and 13 oz. and 20.5 inches long. 

I had planned on getting an epidural for the delivery, but when we got to the hospital I was already at an 8 and it was too late for pain meds. 

 She was worth it though!

 Happy father of 2

Hanging out in the hospital

Ready to leave the hospital...she's even waving good bye.

Leslie meeting Emily for the first time. 

Happily sleeping...which only happens during the day.

Leslie meeting Grandma Burr.

Sisters!

Sisterly love

Not a fan of the camera...

"I love mommy."

My bruises from the iv's...pretty gross.

Cute baby

Hanging out in the swing.

Our new family of 4!

The Last Month

Emily with Santa at Henderson's Winterfest.

 Emily riding a pony at the Winterfest.

 Our little family riding the train at the Winterfest.

 Emily's first time holiday baking.

 Our Christmas treat plate this year. Talk about heartburn...

 My contribution to the Ward Christmas Dinner...red velvet cookies with candy cane kisses. They were a hit!

Seeing Santa for the second time at the Ward Party. Look at how short Emily's pants are...it's a good thing she got clothes for Christmas!

 Acting out the nativity by the Christmas tree.

 Playing with new toys.

 Our family on Christmas Day.

 Greg and Haley

 Sledding the day after Christmas.

 All of the Burrs sledding.

 Emily LOVED it!

 Emily and Aunt Malerie

 Heading down the hill again.

 Hanging out with Flake cousins in Idaho.

 Right after Uncle Derek got married in the Twin Falls temple.

 Derek and Clara with Dad and Mom

The newlyweds: Dillon and Emily

The newlyweds: Derek and Clara

Christmas Letter Dec. 2014

Dearest Family and Friends,

As we have reflected on this year, we are humbled by all of the wonderful things we have been blessed with. It has been a great year for us and we have so much to be thankful for.

Greg- In January Greg had his Music Composition Recital at UNLV. Many of his pieces that he had composed over the last two years were played. It was a very rewarding and beautiful experience for us. In May Greg graduated from UNLV with a master's degree in Music Theory and Composition. Although he has a deep love and passion for music, in August he got a new job as an Educational Advisor at Nevada State High School. To us, this job was a tremendous opportunity and answer to prayer. He really enjoys working with the students and has learned so much while being there.

Haley- Last February we felt strongly to stay in Las Vegas and decided to buy a home here. It has changed our lives to be homeowners, but we really love having the extra space, especially since I am expecting our second child. We will be having another girl at the end of January. It has been a good pregnancy so far and we feel so blessed to be able to have another child. About the time that Greg got his new job, I got offered a position as a substitute teacher at Nevada Virtual Academy. It is an online school here in Nevada, so I get to work from home. So far, it has been a very rewarding experience.

Emily- Emily turned two last May and continues to amaze us with what she knows and understands. She loves to sing songs, read books, draw, dance, and paint. I guess she is a typical girl. She is so excited to get a little sister and has already told us that her name is Kylie. I guess we'll see about that.

We are grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ and this time of year to reflect on His birth. We wish you all a very merry Christmas!

With Love,

The Burrs

Gobble, gobble!

On Sunday, November 23 we went up to St. George after church to visit Greg's grandparents. We had a really good time and Emily loved getting so much attention!

A few days later we headed up to Provo. We spent Thanksgiving with my sister Ashley and her family. Here is Emily playing in the leaves with her cousin, Delaney.

Emily and Cheyenne played together really nicely too. Cute cousins!

Ashley was nice enough to take some family pictures of us while we were there. I love Emily's pose here! So cute.

My little Emily

My two favorite people

Aren't we cute? 4 and a half years of marriage. I'm so blessed!

I take holiday weight gaining pretty seriously. 9 more weeks!

Getting ready for the Thanksgiving feast with the Dilsavers.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Once Thanksgiving was over, it was time for Christmas stories!

So cool!

On Saturday we went on a walk by Bridal Veil Falls. The kids LOVED it, even though it was really cold and windy.

Playing before church. Such a fun trip. Thanks Dilsavers!

When we got back from our trip we started decorating for Christmas. Emily really likes the decorations.

Merry Christmas!

On Friday we went to go see the Christmas lights at the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory. It is becoming a Christmas tradition of ours...especially since you get a free chocolate at the end!

Emily and Greg

Me and Em

Yesterday I attended a baby shower of my cousin's wife, Brooke (she's due two weeks after me). It's fun to live only 30 minutes away from them and who doesn't love girl time?