Princess Noah

Really what can you expect? The poor boy has three older sisters. And believe me, he is usually all boy, so I don't have any problem with him exploring his feminine side. Since Matt moved out, his room has become our playroom. This is what it was actually built for anyway. So I have been able to get out all the dress ups and the kids have been having a great time down there. Noah loves to wear the princess dresses, just as much as the girls do. I told him that dresses were for girls, and he didn't care. He does make a pretty cute princess though, doesn't he??

 

 

 

 

 

Taylor's super mario party

I may have mentioned this before, but my kids are really into Super Mario Bros. One of the kids favorite things to do is play with Justin. So when I asked Taylor what kind of party she wanted this year I wasn't what she picked. We started the party by setting up 3 TVs to play different Super Mario games. We had it on the Wii, the DS, even an original Nintendo with the first SMB. It was a lot of fun. The girls played while I put the finishing touches on the gourmet lunch I had prepared. NACHOS! Taylor picked this and it was a hit with all but one friend who had had an unfortunate Nacho experience in her past. Next we went outside for a pinata. I don't have any pics of that because Justin was at the doctor's office with Ellie and I couldn't do the pinata and take pics at the same time. But believe me the girls got plenty of candy. It took a while to crack the thing, but once they did, the candy was flying! Next we opened presents and Taylor got some really cute things. Her friends are so nice! Then, more food of course! Cake and ice cream!! I admit, I didn't make a cake this time, but guess what, the kids didn't care. Overall, it was a lot of fun!! Enjoy the pics...

Weight

So, I know this is kind of dumb to blog about, but I am kind of desperate. I am tired of carrying around this extra weight. I need to loose around 20 lbs to get back to my pre-baby weight. I have always lost it by now with each baby, but for some reason (I'm 32) it is harder this time. I actually lost most of it last year, but decided to eat a lot and now have it to loose again. I am sharing this on my blog so I will be accountable for it. I hope to post how I am doing every week. I am not going to do anything drastic, just get back to the gym and eat better. So thanks for listening and I hope that lighter times are ahead!

Fireworks!

We had a great 4Th of July thanks to our awesome family and neighbors. Rebekah and Alex planned a BBQ at our house with the family, everybody brought some yummy food and I grilled up some mean hamburgers and hot dogs. Yes, I am the one that BBQs at our house. I actually really enjoy it. Mom and Dad brought stuff do make homemade ice cream and it was so so so so good. If you have noticed that I look a little plumper lately it is because of the ice cream! They left some at the house and I have been eating it EVERY DAY! Anyway, after dinner and a rain storm, our friends invited us over to share their fireworks. For some reason I was too cheap to buy them this year. It seems like they were more expensive or something. I am so glad the Whatcott's shared with us because the kids loved them! We are so lucky to be surrounded by fabulous friends and family. What a great night!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great day for a picnic

Finally having a fenced in backyard has been a huge blessing this summer. We are out there all the time. Our gigantic tree gives us shade almost all day long. The kids want to have a picnic lunch everyday and most of the time we do! These are pics from one of our recent picnics. I love when they eat outside, then my kitchen stays clean for a little longer.

 

 

 

Girls weekend, the final post

Contrary to popular belief (okay my belief) there isn't much to do in St. George. These pics are evidence of how bored, and crazy we got. These won't surprise anyone who has hung out with the Larsen clan before, but if you haven't, you are missing out! So after eating a lot, swimming, sleeping, and eating some more we decided to hit the St. George mall. This is what happened. Oh and the picture of the floor was taken by my mom. She has excellent photography skills, if you want to see more of her portfolio, just let me know. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Girls weekend part 2

So, the whole reason we decided to go to St. George is because my little sister Cortney had a dream to see "The Little Mermaid." She really really loves it. Anyway we went to see it to make all of her dreams come true. I sat next to her during the performance and watched her little eyes light up the whole time. I think she cried during the last scene where Ariel and Eric are married. It was really cute. The show was entertaining and the special effects were better than I thought they would be. Here is Cortney's perspective http://accordingtocortney.blogspot.com/

Girls weekend part 1

A few weeks ago all of us Larsen girls decided to go on a all girls weekend trip to St. George. It was so much fun and I really hope it becomes a tradition. We left on Friday morning and had a good time visiting and sleeping on the way down. We stopped at Cove Fort and learned a lot of interesting church history. We also got to see a ton of antiques which is what I love the most. I wanted to steal more than a couple pieces of furniture we saw, but decided it wasn't a good idea. The only thing was that it was freezing cold! I know, in June! Bekah walked around wrapped in a blanket and some of us were smart enough to have jackets. I just shivered and kept myself warm with all of my excess body fat! It was really a good time.

 

Somebody is 7 today!!!

 

New Addition

Welcome to the family....


Goodbye old friend, you have been so good to us and we will miss you.