Full Disclosure

Remember this post? Ya know, the one where I told you about helping my parents clean out their house?  Well, in that clean sweep we found a giant ziplock bag full of film... like 30 rolls of shot film.  My mom was dying to know what was on it but obvi it was going to be a pretty penny to get it all developed annnnd since it was so old we knew we couldn't just drop it off at Walgreens.  So for Mothers Day my dad surprised my mom and had all this old film developed at a camera specialty shop and put on a CD.  SOOO FUN, especially because we had absolutely no idea what was on these rolls!  Lately my family has been so nostalgic with all these weddings, baby cousins being born, and the passing of my grandpa so we have been doing a lot of looking at pictures and watching home videos so it was the perfect gift.  And in the interest of full disclosure on this blog, I thought I would include a few (or few dozen...) of said pictures.  Please don't judge my 11-year-old self.  I should also add that it's good that Callie is already married off as am I and Maddie is committed because it would be risky business posting these if not- two words- awkward stage.  Emma, on the other hand, never really had one.  Lucky girl is the youngest of 4 and didn't have to learn the hard way to not wear chokers or bear her midriff.

I mean is she not the cutest?

Y'all, in the other pictures of this event, I am the only one wearing a mustache.  Just normal.

Choker & midriff noted. Y'all should know that Emma was 9 in this picture.  Her tininess was no joke.

Probably 95% of my childhood centers around my cousins.  The best thing.

Just me dancing with my first boyfriend.  Obviously not mad at all about my mom taking our picture...

An average night at our house... my dad getting his hair brushed.  I have no doubt that bows or clips were following.

My sister, Babushka.

Glad Maddie's football whistle necklace made it into the pic, phew.

annnnnd the outfit.

Noel- Look!  She totally looked like Madeline!

Limited Too silk pajamas- a staple.

Just Emma in her Asian Gardener getup trying to ensure she doesn't get an ounce of sun on her.

patriot.

Maddie and her BFF, Honey.

The happiest family.  Oh man.  I have the absolute best memories!!  In a nutshell: I always got in trouble, Maddie never got dessert because she never ate her dinner, Emma was perfect (ha...) and couldn't say her "r's," and Callie was the guinea pig who was parented with an iron hand but besties with my mom... that's how I remember it.  haha

Have a happy Monday.  Maybe this post will make you laugh your way out of The Mondays

Hannah K.C. Burton

Happy Mothers Day!!

So Friday Karl & I went bowling with a couple of his work friends.  At the bowling alley they were giving a discount to moms so they asked me if I am a mom to which I responded, "nope."  I felt sort of slighted.  Then today at church they had all the mothers stand up and again, there I was not standing.  Again, felt sort of awkward.  Normally I'm at home and with my parents, and not married on Mothers Day.  Then Karl & I went out to eat and the hostess said, "Happy Mothers Day," to me... I mean, is she assuming I'm a mom? Because that somehow offends me.  DO I LOOK LIKE A MOM?  Because although I'm of age and married, your assumption is now rude.  And now I'm over you.  So, I've entered this weird phase of married-without-children and now I'm acutely aware of it.
In other news: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to my awesome mom and both of my awesome awesome grandmothers!!  I feel like the most blessed person everrr to have been raised by my mom, surrounded by my grandparents, and poured into by more women than I can count on two hands.  I mean seriously, I have just been absolutely submerged in Godly advice & wisdom, biblical knowledge, housekeeping tips & secrets, marriage tidbits & counsel, school & studying how-to, and just man... more information, knowledge and guidance than anyone deserves in a lifetime.  I am beyond thankful.  So, thanks Mom & Gammy & Nana.  Y'all rock.

Happy Mothers Day!!

Hannah K.C. Burton

P.S.- I realized today that I didn't have all of my bridal portraits on my computer... so I put them on and decided that it would only be appropriate to post some bridal bloopers and out-takes this week... because there are a lot (of both me and my sisters... your welcome Callie, Maddie, & Emma).

Easter

I realize I'm back tracking with this post but I don't want to miss it because I have become horrible at taking pictures of Karl & I and things we do and I finally did ANNND because this is our first married Easter together so WHYY not talk about it?!?  This was the first holiday that involved a large meal and Karl & I not being with additional family and let me tell you, it was kind of rough, as in boring.  There is nobody I would rather be with than Karl but cooking for like 5 hours, sitting down at the table with one other person and eating for 20 minutes, then cleaning up your mess for an hour is kind of overrated.  Maybe it is even if there are 30 people involved and I just never knew it because I've never had to cook before?  Or clean up afterward?  I'm not sure.  BUT I missed my cousins and Gammy and Pa and my parents, sisters, aunts, & uncles.  Since the Easter meal doesn't normally involve as much hoopla as Thanksgiving & Christmas, I was glad this was our first trial run as far as holidays with just the two of us go... if we ever have to do Thanksgiving or Christmas meals just the two of us it will A) be MUCH more rough B) I will know what to expect C) we will probably eat out... whoops.  We just need a dog.  Or somebody else's baby to play with when we are bored.  I mean, is it normal for newlyweds/couples without pets or children to be this bored?  Like have nothing to do.  OK so far this sounds like we had a horrible day.  Not true at all: the food was great!  It was seriously so fun to spend all afternoon cooking with Karl and having quality time with just him.  I now have a serious appreciation for my Aunt Sally that makes green bean bundles for every family meal.  They took forever to make and I do not have the patience for that kind of tedious cooking and prep annnnnd mine were not as good as hers are.
    amateur cook lesson: 1) use thinly cut bacon for green bundles and ask Aunt Sally what her secret is before you waste your time again 2) as good as the The Honey Baked Ham Co. hams are that Gammy buys, my Bi-Lo ham + glaze were adequate (I, not kidding, had plans to drive an hour to Columbia to the THBHCo. store. 3) not having enough poppy seed for strawberry poppy seed salad did matter. ew.


Onto other Easter related news/thoughts... I loved getting to worship next to Karl on Easter Sunday.  Sometimes I think my thoughts related to Karl are similar to what my thoughts about my kids will be... for example, ever since saying "i do," I find myself doubly thankful for the cross- praise Him for Karl's salvation and for the eternity that Karl has waiting for him.  (In other child-like thoughts, I worry so so so much about Karl when he drives to work early or late or runs errands or when I go out of town and he has to fend for himself... I mean, is he my 16 year old son or my husband?).  I mean WHAT ON EARTH would it feel like to be unsure of Karl's eternity or to know that we wouldn't spend our eternity in the same place?  I mean, if I think I'm neurotic now... geeze, y'all would have to commit me.

Dear Cookie (this is what Karl calls my mom) Easter Bunny, thank you for sending us Easter goodies.  I know you had to hop an awfully long way to South Carolina to get us some fun things like new Rainbows and K's new swim trunks & the bubble bath he is obsessed with.  I bet you didn't know you got him bubble bath.  Sorry, you did.  Sorry if that's a weird thing for you to get him...

annnnd welcome to the world where you can never get a good picture because your husband is a baby sensitive when it comes to sunlight + pictures.  squinty galore.

Please look at the purple egg with the tree.  Callie has always tried to one-up my sisters and I when it comes to eggs (and other projects that make us look bad... like sending our grandmothers nice things) so I thought I escaped that when I married Karl.  No.  He hand painted a pretty tree on his egg.  Obviously.

 Happy to continue to bask in the wonderful gift of Jesus Christ and praying the "high" of Easter continues to tug on the hearts of those unsaved that may have celebrated Easter a couple of weeks ago. 
 "⁵ The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. ⁶ He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. ⁷ Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.”- Matthew 28:5-7


Hannah K.C. Burton

Wordless Wednesday

While I was gone...



Hannah K.C. Burton
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food for my soul

Y'all I just got back from Little Rock yesterday.  Get ready for the lonnnngesttt post ever 'cause I had about the best weekend I've had in a long time.  This past weekend fed my soul in a way I didn't know I was so hungry for.  I'm literally like crying over my keyboard thinking about it.  Sweet friends who have moved to unfamiliar and new places or who live away from dear friends know exactly what I'm talking about.  Girls just need time with girls that know them- like really know them- their life, story, soul, heart, drama.  It filled my tank this past weekend to spend time with some of these girls.  There were several that were sorely missed and many that I can't wait to have time with in Texas and other places but man, I can't adequately express how thankful I am to Karl for relinquishing me for this weekend and providing for me so that I could go enjoy myself and celebrate Maggie & Blake.  Anyway, hold onto your party pants because you are about to be on picture overload, even though looking at these pictures I am kicking myself for not taking more!

I know this sounds dramatic but it felt so surreal to be taking this picture!  Like, is this really happening?  I haven't been around these girls since my wedding.  I will never go that long again.  

TK- I need the picture from you that has Sus in it!!

always.

Sorry Priyanka & Francis.  Consider this your obligatory introduction to me, my friendship, & my camera.  Aaryn, you understand, right?

annnd begin The Leah Show.  I'll happily oblige.

just normal

Grandpa Mike enjoying his dinner in his recliner.  So demanding.

And obvi my camera focused on Chris.

Just the perfect picture to capture this weekend.  So many people loving on M&B all day Saturday.

annnnd I'll end with this gem.

I basically had 24/7 with friends I can't get enough of.  I landed Friday morning and was picked up by Charis to enjoy some incredible time on Friday morning and afternoon with her and Susanna then to enjoy Friday night dining at The Riggan's while watching the royal wedding amongst Pi Phis, my 'mate, and new friends and laughing until my (prosciutto-wrapped asparagus) stomach hurt.  I was hosted all weekend by Noel and her amazing family (can't leave out that I shared a bed with Susanna) and dined on homemade pancakes by Noel's dad.  Saturday was spent celebrating and blessing Maggie & Blake at two amazing events that just filled my heart to the brim while killing time in between with a lunch fit for a queen with the sweetest friends.  Saturday night was a joy- a drink in the pouring rain with a flash flood that I could've done without out in Little Rock while catching up with TKella and the rest of the girls.  And then Sunday, worshipping alongside The Riggans, Blake, Leah & her family, & Tay.  Nothing quite like it.  Lunch, perusing through Maggie's loot material blessings from the weekend and then a safe flight home back to my boo.  Can it go without saying that I was in tears pulling away from Maggie on Sunday?  I almost feel selfish for having such an awesome weekend on Maggie & Blake's almost-big weekend... almost.

The best weekend

Hannah K.C. Burton