Sam's Baptism

We were so happy that we were able to attend our nephew Sam's baptism and that so much of our family was able to be here for it. He is the sweetest kid and was so excited to get baptized. He is such a good example! Here are some pictures from his big day.

The entire family...we wish Samantha and John could have been here to make it complete.

The grand kids minus Emery who wouldn't stand still long enough to get her picture with them!

Cute Sam...don't you just love that smile with his missing teeth?

Our family:)

Huber Farm

My nephew, Sam got baptized at the beginning of October so we were lucky enough to have lots of family come visit. It was a Larsen Family Party! One day we went to Huber Farm, our favorite place to visit in the Fall. The kids had a great time finding their perfect pumpkin and we sweat a lot...it was really warm that day! Here are a million pictures of our fun time-I love pumpkin patch pictures so there are a lot!

The whole crew minus Jenny the photographer riding behind the tractor to go get our pumpkins


These two are still best friends and best mischief makers. Can you believe they are the same age? We like to call Davis the 'man child'.
The grand kids with Grandma Larsen. The sun was in their eyes:)

For awhile Emery would sit down and pose and smile every time I got out the camera. Now she refuses to look at me! I guess I over did it?

Pretty Eva. Those Larsen girls sure are the cutest!


I think she is showing me the dirt she got off of the pumpkin!

Our rule was you had to pick a pumpkin you could carry yourself. Davis was testing out his muscles with this one. Lets just say the pumpkin he brought home wasn't quite this big!



We loved having the Moon's stay with us while they were here. Davis and Tyler played together so much better this time around. I think Davis is finally getting old enough to play with the bigger kids! It was so fun!

That pumpkin we can do!

Tired

Emery and I dropped Davis off at preschool one day then went to the gym. We came home and she went downstairs and started playing so nicely all by herself-I thought I will run upstairs and take a shower while she is playing so well. When I got done, it was super quiet so I knew she was either asleep or getting into serious trouble! This is what I found downstairs. She was just so tired! I love how she is even bent over like that...that playing just wears you out I guess!

Curiosity

Our neighbors put in a swimming pool (and yes, this does make me VERY nervous as that little fence you see is the only fence around it). Davis stood on the fence like this for about 3 hours one day (no exaggeration) watching them work and dig the hole. He couldn't get enough and I would hear him talking to the workers and asking them what they were doing now. It probably drove them crazy, but hey, free entertainment for a four year old? I wasn't going to interrupt him! I loved how curious and enthralled he was with the whole thing.

It's a Baby...

Girl!!!

Yep, we are having a baby girl due February 3rd. I have to say I am pretty excited it's a girl...so happy Emery will have a sister and they will be exactly 2 years apart (well, hopefully they won't have the same birthday). I am already getting antsy for her to get here...lets just say pregnancy isn't my favorite thing...but all worth it in the end. I had Steve scan these ultrasound pictures for me at work because I am computer impaired, so the format didn't come out great, but here are some shots of our pretty girl!

Davis' second first day of preschool

Davis started his second year of preschool last week. I think we were both mutually happy for school to start again! He loves it and I love the routine and structure it gives our life. Davis is a kid on the go and wants to be doing something every second of every day! So, school is a great for him! He had a fabulous first week and learned all about germs and even did his first 'science experiment' about germs. He has been washing his hands vigorously all week! He is in the same class as his cousin Josh as well as two little girls from our ward. It is a bible preschool at The Church of Christ. I was telling Steve how his teacher talked about how they focus on a bible story every day. Steve said I should ask Ms. Cindy since 2/3 of the class are Mormon can she focus on a Book of Mormon story every other day? I thought that was pretty funny. He has a point!


His teacher this year is Ms. Cindy and he already loves her. I am looking forward to a year full of Ms. Cindy said ____ and Ms. Cindy this and Ms. Cindy that!

Steve's First Triathalon

Steve did his first triathalon (I think it was longer than a sprint but shorter than a full...I don't know what it's called?!) at the beginning of August. He worked really hard to get ready for it and it was fun to see him finish...I will admit I didn't drag the kids there at 6:30am on a Saturday to watch the entire thing and I did feel bad since he is always so amazing in supporting me in races... but I still think he is incredible!!