Introducing...

Ensley Love Nazer
Born May 6, 2010
7 pounds 13 ounces and 19.5 inches

Good-Bye Columbus, Hello Idaho Falls

I know I have been slacking on the blog lately. Here is a quick update of what Burke and I have been up to over the last couple of weeks. Burke just graduated from The Ohio State University Law School last Friday! I can't believe that 3 years have already come and gone. My parents and Burke's parents came out to celebrate with us and help us pack and drive west. Thanks Mom and Dad and Dorothy and Courtney for all of your help, we could not have done it without you!



The day after Burke's graduation, we headed west to Idaho Falls where Burke is clerking for a Judge. Although we are excited to move on, it was hard saying good-bye to all of our friends and co-workers! We had some fun going-away parties!



This next picture is for Burke, I think he shed a few tears as he played his last round of golf on The Ohio State University Scarlet Golf Course. Here he is bidding farewell as he walks up the 18th hole for the last time.


We finally arrived in Idaho Falls after 3 long days of driving and are getting all unpacked and settled into our new apartment. Burke and I went to the grocery store the other day and I looked at Burke and said, "You know you are in Idaho when you pass a cowboy, wearing cowboy boots with spurs on them just shopping for some groceries!" I was laughing so hard. We are really going to miss Ohio but are excited for the new adventures we will have in Idaho Falls!

Trip to Louisville

This past weekend we went to see the sites at Louisville. It was a quick but very fun get away! First stop was the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. It was neat to see how they make baseball bats but the main reason Burke wanted to go here was to get him a personalized baseball bat made with his own signature engraved on it. We are awaiting the arrival of this bat!



We then went to Churchill Downs where the Kentucky Derby is held and walked around. I would love to go back someday and watch a horse race.


The next few pictures were taken at the campus of the University of Louisville as well as some pictures of the "Hot Brown" which is a very popular sandwich in Louisville that Burke had to try. If you love cheese and bacon, this is the sandwich for you! We all know how much Burke loves him some cheese! I did have to try a few bites and I have to admit it was pretty tasty.





Last stop in Louisville was the highlight of the trip for me. Burke got us tickets to go to the Cirque du Soleil "Saltimbanco" show. They wouldn't let us take our camera in so I didn't get any pictures but it was so amazing and I loved it! If you haven't seen this show I would highly recommend it! Thanks babe for a great weekend!

Christmas Vacation

We had a great Christmas in Utah being able to visit with friends and family! Here are a few pictures from our trip. As you will see, we did not take a lot of pictures but Burke got some very cute ones of cute little Parker!





One of the highlights of Christmas was getting to talk to my brother Colton who is on his mission in Wisconsin. Below is a picture of the fam gathered around the phone while talking to him.


I hope you all had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!

Colton's Visit and Farewell

We were so excited to have Colton come out to visit us and go to an Ohio State football game. It was so much fun! Here are some pics. from his visit with us. Thanks for such a great time and we love you so much Colt!!!

Colton is leaving for his mission this coming Wednesday and we are going to miss him so much! He got called to the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Mission. It was so much fun visiting family in Utah and being there for Colt's farewell. We know he will be an awesome missionary!!!

Our Trip to Buffalo

BUFFALO, NY - Burke and I spent July 4th weekend in Buffalo with the Preeces. We had a lot of fun and saw many awesome sights. But best of all was just getting to spend time with Adam, Marci, and the boys.

So we arrived in Buffalo on Thursday night and despite having already eaten dinner, Burke and Adam made a late-night run for some buffalo wings (for those that don't know, buffalo wings were invented in Buffalo, hence the name). By all accounts these were the best wings ever - even surpassing those from the wing-inventing Anchor Bar, which we tried our last night in Buffalo. It felt like we ate a lot over the weekend. Adam even inspired a new verb related to eating - to "McGriddle." You'll have to ask him for the definition.

On the Fourth, we went to the Amherst fireworks at the University of Buffalo. The show was amazing (see picture below) but ended about 4 minutes too soon. Henry was so excited for the fireworks to start ("Come on fireWORKS"), but became so scared that he finished the show curled up underneath a blanket. As we prepared to leave the fireworks, Marci somehow spotted Adam's car keys, which had fallen out of his pocket, laying in the grass. Had she not found them we might still be at the park.

PALMYRA, NY - We went to Palmyra ("The Queen of the Erie Canal Towns") and toured the Church history sites. We went to the temple, the Smith family farm, the Sacred Grove, the Book of Mormon printing shop, and the Hill Cumorah. It was an amazing experience to see so many sacred places.

NIAGARA FALLS, CANADA - We decided to go to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls because we heard that it was better than the U.S. side (plus, Burke wanted to go back home). It was a blast - we walked the board walk and rode the Maid of the Mist. When we left Niagara, Marci took us on a "short-cut" back to the U.S. (a lot of the scenery looked familiar).

Thanks again Preeces! See you in September.

Burke and Kenny

Burke here (writing as Burke). I wanted to make a post about my experience at this year's Memorial Golf Tournament because so many people hated on my encounter with Phil at last year's tournament.

For those of you who don't know, Kenny Perry won the Memorial this year. Now, I don't want to take ALL the credit for his win ... but he was the only golfer who had his picture taken with me prior this year's tournament. Coincidence? Maybe - but I also gave him a few pointers on slowing down his backswing and keeping his left arm straight. Regardless, I'm sure Kenny (and probably several other golfers) will be looking for me at next year's Memorial Tournament for a photo opportunity and some swing advice. Congratulations, Kenny and good luck at the Ryder Cup!

Also at this year's Memorial Tournament, I had another encounter with Phil Mickelson while we were following his group on Sunday. On Hole #2, Phil sprayed his drive across a creek into some deep rough. Somehow he managed to advance the ball down near the green and then proceded to get up and down for par. As he walked off the green to make his way to the #3 tee box, I was standing right against the ropes. I said, "Nice par-save Phil." He looked me straight in the eye, gave me a solid nod and said, "Thank you."

Although I didn't get this on video (cameras aren't permitted Thursday-Sunday), I did have two witnesses that will corroborate my story - one of who was the biggest skeptic of my last encounter.