Fun Times…

I know you all can count on me for at least posting pictures on the fam! I have a lot to say, but bottom line is life is good…really good!

Merry Christmas!

It’s time to relax…my shopping, wrapping and baking is finally done!!! I’m really excited not only for the next two days, but the next two weeks…Ryan is off work! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas filled with lots of love and laughter!

P.S.

It won’t be the same without you Mom, Bekah and Sarah!

Is it true?

Is it true? Does Santa really have a golden key? According to my son, Santa doesn’t bother with the chimney, he just uses his golden key and walks right through the front door! How he came up with this, I don’t know? Knowing Noah, he probably has it all figured out already!

She’s done it again!

My friend Emily took my kids pictures, and once again they turned out so cute! You can check them out by going to http://www.positive-photography.com/Larson/

You rock Em!

Is it in you?

Is it in you? Are you an entrepreneur at heart, driven to pave the way for a new business or idea? I received a flyer today from a little boy that must have this drive! Now this idea is not new, not profound, but you gotta give it up for this little boy! His flyer reads:

The Dog Doo Dude
Piles of pooh? I’ll pick ‘em up for you…so you don’t have to!
Up to two dogs starting at $3, free estimates, same day service! It also includes his hours of availability and phone number. And to top it off his logo at the ends reads Miles of Piles, *Rates are subject to increase based on extra dogs, lot size and landscaping…in other words more crap means more money!

It got me thinking of his parents, they must be hard workers, not afraid of failure, outgoing and maybe entreprenueres themselves. And even though their son is picking up crap, I’m sure they are so proud of him! I know I would be!

I’d have to say it’s not in me completely! I do love a challenge, I’m a hard worker that is not afraid of failure, but on the other hand I like my comfort zone. I like when someone else paves the way and then I can come in and kick some butt on whatever the task. I remember one year my brother and I were staying at my Grandparents and Jasen was trying to make some extra money. So he made a deal with my Grandpa that if we bagged all the leaves we would get a dollar a bag. Not such a bad deal for back then! So we bagged all that we could and then realized we were only getting five bucks…hmmm…how could we produce more money? So we climbed the tree and stared shaking the branches, which produced another five bucks for us! Now that’s what I call movers and shakers!

So, is it in you?

Go GREEN!

I can’t believe my son is three! I know you always hear how fast they grow, and man is that so true! I was holding Noah the other night and I told him he needed to stop growing, he responded with, “but Mommy, I want to keep growing so I can be just like my Daddy!” It’s amazing how you can feel so torn by wanted to freeze time to cherish the moment yet I look forward to see what a wonderful man he will soon become!

Noah had somewhat of a birthday week, which seems to happen a lot when you’re a kid. We started out the day with his favorite pancakes, then for lunch he requested mac and cheese and then for dinner CHUCK E CHESSES!!! After Chuck E Cheeses we topped the night off at Metromom’s house with cupcakes and other goodies! It was a great day! Then this weekend we had his party at the train park with all of his friends…and ours! J It was a beautiful day to celebrate! Go GREEN! (If you weren’t at the party, the theme was the color green, it’s his favorite!)

A look at last night!

Here are a few pictures of last night. Noah wasn’t too excited at first, but when he saw his cousins and other kids having fun he was in full character! It didn’t seem to bother Juliana that she was dressed head to toe in her outfit, I thought she’d at least take the hat off. We had a good time, Noah came home with enough candy for 2008!

Say I’m a bird! (The Notebook)

So I left some pictures out…well some of these pictures you just had to be there to know why there are so funny! Let’s just say when my sisters and I get together we can be a little silly! That is why I have to share some of these, just to give you a peek of our awesome relationships!

Oregon

Our trip to Oregon was a blast! My Mom, Pat, sisters, Juliana and myself flew out to see my brother and his girlfriend. They have lived there for three years now and are loving every minute of it…and I can see why! We all had so much fun! Here are a few pictures of the trip.

A quick snapshot…

Here is a quick look at the past few months…

- First and foremost, Noah is doing great! His voice is very clear and much louder, which is awesome news!!! We are expecting to only have one more surgery if that!

- Juliana says Dad, Dada and Daddy now! Even though she doesn’t know what she’s saying it still melts our hearts!

- We had a great time in California! We camped in the RV for a week on the beach and basically did whatever a two year desired! Played in the sand, ate A LOT of junk food, road on the train, toured some really neat boats at the harbor, road carnival rides, blew a million bubbles, swam in a Jacuzzi…if that is possible, went on bike rides, watched Flo the ant a million times, had a really nice BBQ with Ryan’s cousins, spent time with my wonderful Grandparents and best of all we got to relax and laugh a lot! It was a vacation of seven beautiful sunny days with no agenda! Ahhh!

- Spent a week in Pinetop, it was once again beautiful and so relaxing! This is the best time of year to visit! We celebrated Pat’s 50th! My Mom threw a great party and we all had a really nice time!

- Noah is now diaper free!!! He’s doing great for the most part, I’m just very thankful his poop now goes in the toilet! For those of you who have experienced a poopy diaper of a child that is above the age of two…you will totally understand!

- Noah played in the rain for the first time!

- Ryan is back playing softball, so that’s been a lot of fun watching the guys play!

- I had a wonderful birthday! Lots of love and thoughtfulness went into it! My husband surprised me with a beautiful ring, there for awhile I thought I was getting a freezer instead! Long story…another time.

- We celebrated Ryan’s birthday in California with his cousins. We had a BBQ at their house and then headed to the beach for dessert and a beautiful sunset!

So now you’re caught up, hopefully it won’t be as long next time.