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Sunday, February 28, 2010

Huge Update

WOW!!! It has been a really long time since I updated this. 6 months. Lots has happened. Some of you might know that we lived in St. George....well.....we moved back!!!!! When I posted about our Disneyland trip, we had been back here for 2 weeks. So, ya, we've been here for 6 months, and I have neglected the blog :( So the story...We went to California for our Disneyland trip and family reunion. When we got back, which was about the 4th of August, we then came up to Salt Lake for my cousins wedding on the 6th. That night, my dad's bosses got fired, and they were going to have to rearrange the whole management. My dad has wanted to get some kind of supervisor or management job, since that is what he has the most exprience in. Well, everything happened really quickly. He got a supervisor job, that was based in Salt Lake, and he would drive to Albuquerque once a week. This was the opportunity we had been waiting for. It's no secret that I didn't particularly enjoy St. George ;) We accepted the job. That was about the 8th of August, and we moved on the 15th I think. School started on the 20th, and it has been a whirlwind. Things have been crazy, and the move was soo fast, but I am glad that we're back. Being back to see my beautiful nieces and nephew grow, and to stay close with them is so worth it. We love being back around family and friends, and everything that is familiar. St. George was an experience that is still kind of confusing for me, but I know that we were blessed for it, and that we grew closer together as a family.
Life has just been kind of crazy. I've been in school. My dad has been working. We enjoy seeing Jenny and the kids multiple times a week, and being a part of their lives. We get to see my extended family as well, which is fun, and I go to school with some of my cousins, who are my best friends. Christmas was great, and we were so glad to be here for Bella's 1st birthday. January is always kind of a hard month, but now at the end of February, we're excited to feel spring in the air. Things with my dad's job have changed yet again, but it is for the better. More details later :) We can look back and see how everything fell into place, and that the Lord hasn't forgotten us. We are soo blessed, and so glad to be back in our beautiful Utah county!
I will try to post Christmas, and some of the other happenings of our lives in the next few weeks.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Disneyland!!!

We went to Disneyland the end of July. We did 3 days and it was a blast. My mom was in a wheel chair, and let me tell ya, that is the way to do Disneyland! We were able to pretty much walk on all of the rides by going through the exits. We went on a total of over 40 rides in the 3 days, and rode some rides like Indiana Jones and Thunder Mountain 5 or 6 times. We did Splash Mountain 3 times, and most of the other rides except the kiddie rides in Fantasyland. We had park hoppers and spent time in California Adventure too. My favorite ride has always been and still is Tower of Terror! At least as far as Cali Adventure goes. We went with my aunt and uncle, Nan and Kelly, and my cousins, Darik, Amanda, Brady, and his new wife Kate. This was one of the best trips to Disneyland we've done. We consider ourselves pretty Disneyland savvy. :) We always have a plan and make time to just sit on Main Street and eat ice cream. In Cali Adventure, we always eat the bread bowls wih soup, and walk down the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. This trip was so fun, and exhausting. We closed the park down every night. After our 3 days, we had the Ibey family reunion in Oceanside. It was a fun weekend at the beach. We ate at Ruby's at the end of the Oceanside Pier. This whole trip was fantastic. We really enjoyed ourselves, and we really needed it. Now, here are pictures!!!!

Main Street USA


In Fantasyland


In line for Indiana Jones


In Line for Grizzly Rapids



Tower of Terror



Me and Minnie Mouse



Soarin' Over California


We got soaked on Splash Mountain!


On Thunder Mountain



Space Mountain


Tower of Terror again





Bug's Land

Bug's Life

L-for Lauren

L-for Larry

Larry and Lauren


R-for Robyn


N-for Nesbitt

Splash Mountain

The whole crew (except Nan and Kelly) on Main Street

On the Pier in Oceanside

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Remembering Lynzi



Today marks 8 years since Lynzi died. We miss her like crazy. Even almost a decade later, it is so hard. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of her and miss her. I was 8 when she passed away, and it seems weird that that many years have passed. She was such an example of strength and had such a sweet spirit. She endured so much in her short 19 years, and I am grateful for her example to me. Even though it is hard, I know that she is where she's meant to be, and she is completing a mission on the other side that we can't comprehend. She has affected so many lives and she lives on in all of our hearts. Her heart struggles prevented her from having a normal childhood, but she loved life. She was a real tomboy, and refused to wear girl clothes. My memories aren't many but they are my most cherished ones. She loved legos, and the Backstreet Boys. Chocolate was her favorite, and she loved pens. She really did appreciate the little things, since she was not able to do many other things. I think that we can all learn from that. I feel extremely lucky to have had her as a sister, and even more grateful that we will be together again, and that all those lost years will be made up for in eternity. I love you Lynzi Marie! We miss you and look forward to that magnificent day when we will meet again!

Here are some pictures I had on the computer. I wish I could post more.

This is me and Lynz with my aunt's puppies.

Her classic crusty face :)

Our family. My parents and the 3 girls

Another family picture, this time with Troy :)

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Bella's Blessing

Bella got blessed on March 29th. It was so fun. Here are some pictures. I took all of them :)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Introducing: Isabella Marie Larson


Born: January 23, 2009
Time: 7:50 am
Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz
Length: 21 inches


It's A Girl!! Jenny had her baby, and we were so excited to find out that it was a girl. Bella is beautiful. We have been waiting for her for years and are so glad to finally have her here. She has a lot of hair!! We were shocked! Tati and Tanner were baldies :) It is soft and black, and we think she might end up having blue eyes! The other kids have brown. She is such a great addition to our family. She is a great baby. She hardly ever cries or fusses. She is very alert, it amazes us. We are truly grateful that all went well with Jenn's pregnancy and the c-section. She is recovering wonderfully. Here are some pictures. We love you Bells!


Our First glimpse!




Proud Big brother and Big sister





Holding their little sister for the first time!


With Grandma!



Grandpa



Auntie Lauren



First Day Home!



Photo shoot!! 3 weeks old---Thanks Kate!




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