Speaking Larsen

We hit West Yellowstone for the annual Larsen Family Reunion. We went into the park this year and saw some great buffalo and scenery. The kids love swimming the very most and this year, I took several photos of them getting wet.

We wrap up the birthday season for a bit with Brooklyn. Janelle and Ryan were in town, but they missed her actual birthday. I let Brooklyn wear a few too many tattoos, as you'll see... I let her wear one on her face. She had a bunch of little friends over, and I think Paula took some photo for me, but I'm not sure where they are. The craziest thing about her big day was that we had to show the house jsut hours before the party. Streamer up and all. Oh well. She had a fabulous time with her friends and is so excited to go to Kindergarten now that she is five. She keeps forgetting she has to wait for summer to come and go first! Snuggling with Janelle We went to lunch for her birthday, at Subway! This shot isn't from her birthday, but it's silly enough to be. And neither is this one, but she loves Vanilla, her unicorn, even grumpy. Just patiently studying where the Easter eggs are hidden for when the Green Light is given to go hunting.

We knew we were going to be headed to Texas in March for Maddie's baptism, and I managed to snap a few photos! The kids had great time, despite the length of the trip. So what if the pool was closed at the first hotel we stopped at. And so what if we didn't get to bask in the heat that was supposed to be Texas. We still got to hang out with cousins, have a party for two days, and do all kinds of fun things with everyone. We got little cookie sheets to use for coloring, games, and such. They were perfect trays. After St. George, it was miles and miles of THIS SCENERY.  Once we made it though, it was better. We stayed at a very LOVELY hotel. We dashed off to the baptism, and spend the evening with Kendra and Kevin and Co.  THIS FUNNY BIKE had Landon and the rest of us laughing so hard. THIS IS CALLED THE DEATH STARE. If looks could kill. Too bad she's so cute doing it. Alex and Grandma. The girls helping Kendra prepare dinne...

This year we had a pretty laid back birthday for Catelyn as well, and celebrated with a few gifts and friends. Her dear friend Kelsey gave her 11 little gifts, which was so sweet and cute. Her friend Ila got her a little jacket, and she wears it all the time! Catelyn' really wanted Chevron skirts for her birthday. And that's exactly what she got! Shortly after her birthday, Catelyn graduated from D.A.R.E. and we couldn't be prouder of her! She tried really hard to not drink soda when they were challenged to give it up. The celebration/graduation was a blast and the whole 5th grade class had a blast! Maren and Catelyn-- all giggles Kelsey and Catelyn Mrs. Smith and Cate! Friends! Catelyn, Andrea and Maren!

I had blogged a whole bunch of posts about the kids, and accidentally LOST them. So now I have to try to recap all of it, and I'm afraid the best I can do is a bunch of photos with more cations. Kinda boring, but still, it's better than lost forever. Catelyn's seriously getting so big! She's officially five feet tall! She's wearing a women's size 5-6 depending on the shoe, and she can wear my shoes! These great boots were a Christmas gift, and I just might have to borrow them! Mr. Landon's liking his kindle more and more. Especially since he can play a few games on it. Hah! These two make me laugh! They are LOVING their dolls. Played a little BBall this winter. Landon's so fun to watch! Like I said, They're so silly and fun! This monkey could wear sweats every day. Mine, if I didn't have hips, or if she did. Being home alone, means helping mom all the time. Favorite thing to help with? Selfies.  Ju...