26.2

I did it! 26.2 miles at the Kentucky Derby Marathon. It was my first marathon and it was such a great experience. I have run several half marathons but just really didn't think I could do a full. It just seemed impossible to me. I was so anxious and was even standing there waiting for the race to start thinking what I am doing here? This is CRAZY! Well, it was crazy but it was actually really fun and I enjoyed the whole thing! Plus, it was so cool to run through our city-lots of places I had never been. My favorite part was running through Churchill Downs. There is something so satisfying to me in taking on a huge challenge and working really hard to accomplish it. It made me feel like I can do anything! I can't wait to do another one!

Jenny and Traci ran the mini marathon and I was so grateful to be able to go to the race with them and get ready together.

I had Davis run the last little section of the race and cross the finish line with me. He did a great job and kept telling me 'I helped you run fast, Mom! We won the race!'.

Tired and happy to be done! These guys were such a great support team...not only during the race but during all the training, too. I couldn't have done it without Steve's support and making sure I could always get out to do my training runs. What can I say? He's the best!

Soccer

Davis just finished his first round of soccer. He got to play with his cousins Josh and Eva and they had a great time...and it was pretty fun for me to get to hang out with Jenny while they played every week! A win win!

These kids crack me up together. Let's just say the Larsens do not lack in the personality department.

Happy Easter

We had a super fun Easter. Here is Davis checking out all of his loot from his Easter party at school.

I just love this mask (and this smile!)
Easter morning, checking out what the Easter Bunny brought. Sadly, these are the only pictures I got of the kids in their Easter clothes. We were in a hurry to get to church and by the time we got home they were a mess! I need to dress them up again and take some good pictures.

We had a fun dinner with our family on Easter night. The weather was rainy (not shocking since it rained practically every day for a month) so we had to hunt Easter eggs inside. Somehow not as fun, but candy is candy, right?

Thunder Over Louisville

Probably the biggest event in Louisville is 'Thunder Over Louisville' which is the kickoff to derby season. It is a huge fireworks show over the Ohio River. They shoot the fireworks off of the 2nd street bridge. It is a really fun event, especially because everyone here gets so excited about it! It is amazing how many people go. This was a our first year going to Thunder. Our friend Blaine is an attorney and his office overlooks the river so they (The Bloods) invited us to come watch Thunder from his office. It was so much fun to be up there with such great friends and not have to fight the crowds outside! It really was the most amazing fireworks show I have ever seen.

Neighborhood Easter Party

We have this amazing neighbor, Carla that among other things, organizes an Easter party for our entire street every year. The kids had a blast hunting eggs and we all enjoyed eating lots of food and getting to know our neighbors better.

Emery was so funny 'hunting' eggs...it was more like I would put one near her and she would put it in her basket. Once she figured out there was candy inside, it was game over. She just wanted to eat.

I am pretty sure Davis got more than his fair share of eggs. He was a serious hunter this year and wasted no time. I love how is lining them all up and counting his loot.

Davis had some pretty good hits on the pinata and was all about getting lots of treats once it broke.

Camping

Last weekend we went camping at Deam Lake with some fabulous friends from our ward. The weather was great, the bugs weren't out yet, and we just had a great time.

Spring Break

We had a nice week of spring break. I guess that just meant that Davis was out of school and didn't have any activities to go to so we were able to do a lot together! We headed up to a place called General Ford (I think?) with our cousins and friends that was a beautiful park and had a lake. We ate lunch, played a whole bunch and the kids got wet and threw a lot of stuff in the lake. Davis was so proud of himself that he threw about a million sticks in there. I am not sure what that accomplished, but good for him! It was a beautiful day-so nice to spend outside with such fun friends-and we all came home sunburned!

Emery is finally walking...I will try to get a video up soon.