Noses and funnies!

Lily's nose is healing so fast! I don't think she will even have a scar and if she does it won't be very noticeable! We went to go get her stitches out on Monday and it was not a good experience, it was so sad! She was already nervous and starting to cry when we laid her down. She had 3 stitches (which our pediatrician said she only needed 2) and the 1st 2 came out easy. But the 3rd, not so much. They had tied it so tight he couldn't get under it to cut the string. We ended up having to put her on a board and strap her arms, legs and head down. This did NOT make her happy. She was screaming and trying to get out, I felt like crying myself. Our Dr. even got so mad at the situation that he said a curse word and threw the scissors in the sink and walked out for a minute. He came back and was finally able to cut it out, he told me to give him the name of the Dr. that put them in because he should not be putting stitches in people if that is how he does it. Anyway, after she got a hug and a Cinderella book from her Dr. she was back to her happy little self! Below are pictures just to show you how fast it's healing, I think we won't even notice it at all by next week!

The Morning after she got her stitches

2 Days after

Tuesday, the day after her stitches were out

This morning, only a week in a half later!

Jack & Lily Funnies of the past week:

Jack:

Yelling as he stands on the couch "I'm going to jump off and do a candy ball!!"

Trent and I were watching the Ultimate Fighter and Trent was talking to the guy on the T.V. and Jack said in a I know better then you voice "You can't REALLY yell at them because they are in the glass"

We were driving in the car, here is our conversation:

Jack-"Do you know what song I like the Best?"

Me-"Nope, I don't. What song do you like the best?"

Jack- "I like the alligator song the best...(pause)... Except there are no alligators in it."

If you watch and like the Phineas and Ferb show, like we do, you will know what he is meaning. Jack and lily were talking and I heard jack saying "Jack, Jack and Lilybots, Jack, Jack and Lilybots" They then both started saying/singing it and doing the Robot dance!

Lily:

We were sitting on the couch when she looked up at me put her fist up and said ever so sweetly "I'm gonna punch you mommy, I'm gonna punch you in the face!" I then said "No your not, that's not very nice!" She then responded "It isn't?!?" like she was surprised.

I woke up with a little cold and I told Lily, she then touched my arm and said "Yep you cold"

Thanksgiving and Stitches

Last night while we were setting up our christmas decorations Lily grabbed a stocking and the stocking holder came down, scratched her nose and cut her right under her nose. We took her to the emergency room to see if she needed stitches because it looked deep. We loaded up the kids and I drove while Trent sat in the back to keep Lil from touching it. We got there a little after 9:00pm and soon after I took Lacy and Jack to the car so I could feed Lacy. Lily was in good spirits and was a trooper! She ended up getting 3 stitches, my poor baby girl! It all took FOREVER! We ended up being there until around 1:00am RIDICULOUS! We sat in the car and watched a movie 2 times, and Jack and Lacy eventually fell asleep. I wish I had taken one of my moms up on their offer to come get the other 2. Lily is doing good this morning, she is sore but is up and running around like nothing is wrong, so tough! I love that little lady!

We had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!

On Thursday we went to the Tippetts Thanksgiving at a church. One half of the gym was where they had dinner and tables set up and the other half was full of bounce houses and obstical courses! My sister in laws and I raced through the obstical course and I tied for 1st with my soon to be sister in law Michelle! Whoop, whoop! I am lame and didn't get any pictures but We had a GREAT time seeing family and being with everyone! Around 2:30 we took off to drive to Utah for my side of the families Thanksgiving that was on Friday. We drove to Provo and stayed in a hotel. Friday morning we drove to my Granny's in Logan to visit her. She looks great! We then stopped by a cheese factory there where I almost threw up trying the old time swiss cheese:p After that we drove up to the lodge that we stayed in and had Thanksgiving in, we had a great time!

Highlights:

-Seeing my sister Danalin and her family!

-Eating a yummy Thanksgiving Dinner

-Watching my kids play with cousins they don't get to see very often

-Christmas Party after dinner!

-Having Jack decide that the nativity didn't need another Shepherd, he thought a dinosaur would be better! :)

-Santa scaring the kids by almost falling into the christmas tree! He was an AWESOME Santa!

-Seeing family that I haven't seen in years!

-Lacy was all smiles for everyone almost the whole time!

-Mine and my sisters kids were the last to go to bed at midnight, but then we ended up sleeping great!

-Food! :)

On Saturday we watched the BYU vs Utah game and then got some Burger Bar (a must have when visiting family in Ogden) and headed to Temple Square! I love going there when all the lights are up!

On Sunday we took the long drive home, we stopped and visited Trents uncle Pat and family! It was FANTASTIC Thanksgiving weekend but it's always nice to come home, especially when we get to decorate for CHRISTMAS, I really do think that this is "the most wonderful time of the year"!

My sweet Granny!

Decorating the turkey, a Larsen Tradition! I didn't get Lily :(

Me and my girls!

All smiles!

SANTA!!

Jack asked for a magazine?!?

Lily was a little more shy and didn't say anything :)

Getting an orange is also a Larsen tradition!

Lacy liked Santa's beard! :)

TEMPLE SQUARE!!

My parents with my girls! Lacy slept the entire time!

All of us!

My G'ma & G'pa Larsen!

Slacking...

I know I have been slacking off on keeping my blog up to date. So I figured I better do some before all the major holiday stuff that will be happening soon! Am I the only one that can't believe that Thanksgiving is this week?! Where is the time going? I think it needs to SLOW down! Anyway Here are some recent pictures of us and my CUTE kids. I know they are the only reason anybody looks at the blog, so I made sure to post a couple of each! Enjoy!

Arrrrrrgh Matey! My cute PIRATE family at our ward Trunk or Treat the night before Halloween!

The night of Halloween we went to my parents for a party! Lacy and Kahle got matching clown wigs to match Papas! So cute!

Lacy has started eating Rice Cereal! She loves it! Here is Trent explaining how it's going to work! I love how she is so into what he's saying! :)

On Veterans day Trent didn't have to work so we decided to do a little fishing at Floyd Lamb Park. The kids started ringing these bells and it actually brought the ducks and geese over!

We went to my parents house to celebrate my dad's birthday! He sat at a table with all the older grandkids! He is such an AMAZING papa and my kids ADORE him!!

JACK!

Pirate!

Playing musical chairs! Can you tell he is excited? :)

Fishing!

Jack and his Grammy T. at a wedding reception!

Lily!

Pirate Princess!

Sleeping!

Fishing! She said her pole had to be in the water to catch the fish :)

Lacy!

Our little Parrot!

Rice cereal Face!

Sleeping in her crib, she looks so tiny in there!

Her mop, I mean crazy hair! :)

Loving her Papa Dan!

Getting big WAY too fast!

Holiday WishList!!

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme
TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year?

- Hmmm... First would be some new clothes, nothing seems to fit right after having my 3rd baby.

- Or maybe I should ask for a personal trainer so that I don't need to buy new clothes ;)

- My sister and her family to move by me (it says wish list, right?)

- My backyard to be done so my kids can play back there.

- New flooring in my house, our carpet is very much needing to be replaced!

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received?

- My kids (ages 2 & 3) handpainted a frame for me! It sits on my kitchen counter and I LOVE it!

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle?

- I have always wanted to make my kids a bunch of dress up clothes. I recently received my 1st sewing machine, so now if I can take some lessons...

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child?

- Hmmm... I don't really remember a favorite gift, I remember the traditions more. But I do remember getting my 1st bike and I was excited.

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year?

- They aren't too picky, but I know my son (4yr old) wants one of those play laptops or anything to do with dinosaurs, my daughter (2yr old) would be happy with dress ups or doll stuff, my baby girl (5mo old) would be happy with whatever she gets! :)

6. What is your favorite holiday food?

- Just one? :) I would have to say I always look forward to my dad's fudge, he makes it every year and I LOVE it!

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays?

- I was not blessed to be very crafty. But I am making marshmallow shooters for all of us & I want to sew a mat with street fabric on it for my sons cars.

8. What is your favorite holiday movie?

- I always get excited to watch "The Grinch"

9. Favorite holiday song?

- When I am feeling like dancing and something upbeat it's "Jingle Bell Rock" When I feel like relaxing and drinking hot cocoa by the fire it's "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

10. Favorite holiday pastime?

- All the traditions! We have a lot, but my favorite is probably doing the 12 days of Christmas for a family that could use a little christmas spirit!


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Photo Shoot Giveaway!

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My little Boy is a year older!

Jack turned 4 years old on October 27th! (Better late then never, right?)

Here are 4 of my most favorite things about my Jack (in no particular order):

1. His eagerness to learn new things! How excited he gets for preschool & church!

2. How gentle and sweet he is to his sisters & how helpful he is!

3. His AWESOME dance moves & the expression on his face when he dances!

4. His hugs, laugh, smile, blue eyes, jokes, prayers, silliness, how happy he is...

Ok so I couldn't name just 4 :)

His Birthday Banner!!

His Transformer cake!

Isn't he handsome?!

With his daddy and their Seahawks hats!

He chose to have Pizza for dinner and to sit on a blanket to eat it while watching a movie (Ice Age 3)

Having a dance party to his new Phineas & Ferb CD!

My parents took him out on a date a few days later. They went to Cici's for dinner, to the store so he could pick out his present & then got some ice cream (you can see his ice cream mustache)! THANKS mom & dad, he had a BLAST and talks about it often!! :)

One of my FAVORITE pictures of my boy. It says SO MUCH about his personality!

I love you Jack!

What have we been up to?

Pretty Much the same old stuff!

We are just hanging out, enjoying life and taking it one day at a time!

Trent finished 4 years of school and then had to take his mechanics test. He PASSED and is now and Elevator Mechanic! He even got a truck, which is nice because his car is pretty beat up and sad :) I am SO PROUD of him and I am SO GRATEFUL that he works so hard so that I can stay at home with our kids! He is AMAZING!

Trent & I celebrated our 5 Year Anniversary on Sept. 18th!

I can't believe how FAST the past 5 years have gone by! So Much has happened in the past 5 years, some good, some bad but I wouldn't of wanted to go through it all with anyone else! I LOVE my Man!

Jack & Lily started Preschool! Actually, Lily just does it when it's my turn to teach. But so far it is working out GREAT! We are doing a Joy School with 2 other moms and their kids. All together, there are 5 kids (including Lily) and they get along so well! It's been FUN!

Lacy is getting big! Well, she is still very little but she has already learned some new tricks!

Trent has done this trick with each of our kids!

Sitting up in the Bumbo, She has to have a blanket in there to hold her up still. But she is also starting to grab toys and she LOVES them!

Look how LONG her hair is getting, It's CRAZY!