Speaking Larsen

Oh. My. Has it ever been this bad?  I don't think so.  It was the biggest rat's nest I've ever seen on her. We laughed so hard and then threw her it the tub, and used plenty of conditioner. Also, I've got a product that is making a huge difference in my hair and hers. It's called "It's a Ten".  This miracle hair serum is smoothing out her course hair.  She has some patches of hair that are so fine and others that are quite course.  It's helping her hair to look much smoother when we don't do it, and I love it! It's making mine just peachy too!

Two days before the big day- Landon started feeling rather low, and was running a fever.  Once again, with the power of the priesthood, a blessing resulted in a rather fast bounce back.  We are so grateful for this kind of power in our home. Landon's gaining his own testimony of blessings, too, because he knows that blessings help him get better faster. Oops- depth of field is off- but you can see him happily blowing out those 8 candles! Landon's dinner choice was Pizza Pie Cafe- and it was perfect spot for all of us!  once again, both sets of grandparents and Blaine and Paula were able to come. We went Friday night because Saturday was just going to be too busy for Kyle to join us, so we had to adjust our plans.  Landon's a good sport and didn't mind one bit!  Great minds do think alike!  Betty (aka ME shopping with GB money) and Blaine and Paula got Landon nearly the exact same gift!  Star Wa...

On Landon's baptism day, Cate decided to reminisce, and tried on her baptism dress- and it still fits!   She's full of great ideas!  I checked out the first BBC book for her, Kristy's Great Idea , a while a go and she's now on the 4th book in the series.  She decided to start her own club!  It's a nail club, and they were so cute doing their own nails and talking and having treats.  It make me think and realize, SHE IS JUST LIKE ME! when she came to me to ask if she could start a club!  It was so cute and funny! Now, the other cover, that one with the hunky life guard   I remember that book as being one of the first times I had a crush on a 'book cover model'.  Funny huh?  I mention it because the other day, Catelyn didn't want to watch a movie I had recorded and pre-viewed for the kids.  It's called Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker. I told her "You might like, give it a try. ...

Another year older and wiser too!  Our JOCELYN JOYE is six years old!  It's the Family Year, so we're only doing family parties and low-key stuff, but the best part for the birthday child is picking the restaurant of their choice to go out to dinner!  Jocelyn chose Chuck-a-Rama! We went out Saturday night, as her birthday fell on a Sunday this year.  We opened presents with both sets of grandparents and BJ and Paula present.  We had cake and ice cream and lots of laughter. Of course the morning started out by letting her wear whatever she wanted, and Grandma Mac brought doughnuts!  (The maple bars and chocolate bars are always the first to go!) She had lots of fun gifts, and the only one I didn't catch on camera was the massive Lego/doll organizer from Mac and Kelly and the musical jewelry box from Lynn and Cindy. Hair Chalk from Paula and BJ.   Headband from Cindy Dream Movie from Betty! ...

Due to an excessive amount of snow, school was canceled, and we took advantage of it! I hooked up the sleds up to the back of the Durango and pulled the kids around the 'hood for nearly 3 hours.   By the end of the day, nearly a dozen kids had had a turn.   I am super cautious, set down rules that can't be broken if they want to play, and go super slow, but they still love it! I think they try to fall out and tip over on purpose a bit too much, but it's all good. This time we had so much snow, that we didn't put holes in the bottom of the sleds, which we kinda did last time we did this.  It was beautiful weather- sunny and still to play in the snow. You'd think a "snow day" would mean terrible weather, but this particular time it just stormed so much, that cars and buses were stuck and getting out of some people's drives was next to impossible  I can't even imagine what some of the country roa...

Well, I had a meeting yesterday morning in regards to Jocelyn and her speech therapy.  She NO LONGER qualifies!  Woot Woot!  Maybe that doesn't sound right.  But I promise, it's worth a celebration! This girl is so bright! She took to correcting her sounds like a champ, like a barbie to the beach, like a duck to water, like a toddler to diapers.  Seriously,  Jo knocked out sounds so quick we (her therapist and I) were shocked.  She was technically done in May 2012.  But her teacher and I held her case open, over the summer, just in case she slipped backwards and would need more help. At the beginning of this year of school, the therapist at school contacted me about placing her in a group session instead of individual, as she was doing really well from her initial evaluation.  I gave the green light to that, and off they went.  Once a week for 30 minutes they've worked as a group, and now Jocelyn is at a...

Last night, we drove out to Ririe High to watch the girls perform for the first time for this dance season!  It was so cute, so funny!  We had a wonderful time, which was made even sweeter when BOTH grandmas came.  But even more delightful was what they brought with them! Grandma Betty!  It was a complete surprise to us, that all three grandmas indeed to relish! We laughed and hugged and then watched the girls dance, and then drove home in the blizzardy weather to our warm house. It was a pretty wonderful evening, even if the kids were up to late and we slept in a little.  When we got up, we had 15 minutes to have the kids out the door.  They made it, however, and then I pulled them out of school early to go hang out at the farm with Betty, and to celebrate Cindy's birthday today! I could watch those two little sweet faces dance for hours.  They're my Dancerellas!