The Larsen Family

FINALLY!! I'm caugth up on blogging! YEAH! The State Fair

2009-09-21T17:52:00.008-06:00

We went to the rodeo at the fair and Koda entered the Muttin Buston. They chose 14 out of 52 entries and Koda was 1 that got to ride!! Yeah for Koda!! He did awesome!

He got his 1st ouchy, from riding!

This is what happens when you have a tied little guy, and there is nothing but people and dirt...A little dirt's never hurt nobody!! LOL!!
He loved it!!!

Labor Day at Grandpa Dirk's at Flaming Gorge

2009-09-21T15:29:00.003-06:00

A swing grandpa made in the rafters in his garage. The things that amuse children! LOL!

Dinosaur Museum at Thanksgiving Pt.

2009-09-21T15:21:00.002-06:00

So, you know me, I'm all about a deal...2 dollar Tuesdays! No, joke...everyone and there dog was there for the same deal! Still had a fun time, but not sure it was worth the deal!!

Beckham, Hayden, Hallie, Kelsie, Koda, Breaden, Caden, and Brody! GEEZ!!

Look at all these kids!!

1st day of 2nd and Kindergarten

2009-09-21T15:10:00.005-06:00

WOW! Can't believe how time flys...I have 7 year old... dang!!

They both love their teachers and are doing very well!!

My big kindergarten!

Our Weekend at Cherry Hill

2009-09-21T14:50:00.004-06:00

Way fun weekend! The Sterling's and Bayles' invited us to go and camp out at Cherry Hill. Loved it!!

Me and Brody

Russ, Beckham, and Brody

Caden golfing

Brody wearing Hayden's head band! LOL!

The big boys looked like they had a funner time then the kids!!

The Deer Hunt!!

2009-09-21T14:35:00.003-06:00

One of our family's favorite time of year!! The deer hunt... no phones ringing, no T.V., no worries, but lots of dirt, and junk to eat! LOL!!

Caden feeding the squirrels peanuts
Koda gathering wood

Grandpa Rick, riding the kids 4-wheeler

My little sleepy boys!!

Brody's 1st hunting wound!! He fell on a screw on the window in grandma's trailer!!

Brody grubbing on corn on the cob!

Caden, Koda and Cole eating dinner!

A day at the U of U!

2009-09-21T14:21:00.004-06:00

We rode tracks (1st time) to Children's Museum at U of U. Tracks little scary, but had a fun day!!

My boys wondering where their mother has taken them...with all the freaks on tracks! LOL!!

Kimi, Beckham, and Koda on tracks
We met The Sterling's there. They were to cool to ride tracks!! LOL!!

Brody so sleepy!

Real or fake??

Breaden and Koda

Caden playing in the sand!

Kimi took us all to The Pie where she always went to eat when she went to college. They have yummy food!! We found Brody's name on the wall. We thought that was cool!!

SUMMERTIME FUN!!

2009-07-19T18:26:00.015-06:00

Holly Cow!! Its been CRAZY!! But I didn't realize we've done this much in less then a month!! While here I go! We went to Flaming Gorge for a few days to visit Trent's Dad and Step Mom and for his 32nd Birthday!

Trent blowing out his candles!!
Brody chillin' in the cooler!!

Grandpa Dirk took us fishing!!

The Bayles invited us to go with them to The West Jordan Stampade. We did the carnival and the Rodeo! We had a great time!

The 4th of July we invited The Leiter's, Sterling's, and The Bayles over for TONZ and TONZ of fireworks we got in Evanston! Dang! I didn't ever think we would end that night! Way Fun!!

Me and Brody!!

Kelsey, Braeden, Caden, Koda, and Carson

Sher and Brad NiCole and Kolten

Russ and Beckham

The Sterling Family invited us to The Bee's Game and fireworks! It was a awesome game and fireworks were amazing!!

Kole and Koda

Carson invited to Cowabunga Bay for his birthday party!! Its a way fun place! I really liked it cause its more for my kids is age!!

Trent's work Summer party at Lagoon. Really, to be honest its not my favorite place, but I go for Trent and my boys!! Guess it was worth it, Trent won $100.00 AE Gift Card!!

Went to the Zoo with The Bayles family!! We went early so we didn't roast to death and we seen a ton of animals eating. It was nice to see that they were alive!! lol! We had a fun time!

Koda and Caden

Brody, Beckham, Koda, and Caden

Wow!! Almost there! Trent's Orthodonist has a Raging Waters Day!! So Sheri, Braeden, Kimi and B, joined us!! It was HOT but it was the right place to be!! We hung out in the lazy river most of the time, but nobody complained!!

Brody and Beckham SOOO CUTE!!

Caden

Koda what a CUTIE!!

Caden and Koda did swim lessons at West Valley outdoor pool! It was ok!! The boys love to swim and it give them something to do! Like they don't have enough to do!! LOL!!

Koda and his class

Caden back floating!

Boating season finally!! We went to Utah Lake for a cool down!! It was way nice and peaceful!!

Take Me Out To The Ball Game!!

2009-06-06T20:59:00.005-06:00

Camping at Knoll's

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We had a awesome time!! We went with The Sterling's, and The Bayles. They are great people to hang out with!! The boys played baseball the entire time. if they weren't riding 4 wheelers. The big boys enjoyed playing with him!! What great dads our kids have!! But I think I'm still cleaning up SAND!!! LOL!!

Caden trying to push Koda!
Braeden and Caden

Caden, Koda, Braeden (back), Me, Brody, & Sheri (front). Caution Sheri's a crazy driver!! LOL!!

Koda loving his 4-wheeler

Brody sitting up eating his yummies, like a big boy!!

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Koda peeling out on Caden! LOL!!
Sheri Grubin' on candy!!
Caden, Beckham, and Kimi, getting ready to go on a ride

Koda, Beckham, and Kimi.

The 3 Boys would just hang out waiting for someone to take them for a ride!! LOL!!

My Good Lil' Ball Player!!

2009-04-18T17:50:00.003-06:00

Caden playing against the Giants that are undefeated. TIED! 1-1. Caden's the 1 that scores for the team!! He got the 1st game ball of the year!! Awesome job Caden you made us all so proud!!

Backyard Adventures!!

2009-04-10T19:43:00.004-06:00

What a fun place!! Swing Sets and Big Blow Ups!! The kids had a blast! Keli and I actually booked Koda and Kenadi's Birthday Party there. It was that much fun. Can't wait to go back. My favorite part was it's CLEAN!! I know I'm a dork!! LOL!!

CRAZY!! CRAZY!!

2009-04-10T19:13:00.002-06:00

Baseball!! We are at the baseball park 6 days a wk. Man, it is crazy!! Caden is now a Pee Wee (Mets) and Koda's a Rookie (Diamond backs). They both have games and practice opposite days, and I'm trying to work in the middle of all this. Thanks to Trent and my mom its all working out. Thanks guys!! But its so worth it!! The boys just love it!!

Opening Ceromonies in the Snow!! What FUN!!

Caden's 1st game. 20 to 0!! Great job METS!!

Koda's Our Lil' SLUGGER!!

Caden plays Parker's (his friend from school) team. Geez! Parker is a awesome ball player!! Parker scoring 1 pt. for his team. Mets scoring 12! Go METS!!

My Lil' Mutton" Buster!!

2009-04-10T17:00:00.005-06:00

Koda Mutton Bustin at Desert Peak Arena in Gransville. Hes my Lil' Cowboy!! Still a little scared but does just fine!!

My Big Boy!!

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Brody's 1st times eating!!

Not loving bananas!!

Loving Carrots!!

Not to sure about crackers!!

Finally!! Brody rolled over!! Now, hes rolling all over the room!! LOL!!

Our Family Getaway!! DISNEYLAND!!

2009-03-11T13:36:00.034-06:00

It was nice to get away from the cold weather. So our family and Grandpa Rick and Grandma Cindy went to California for 7 days!! We had a awesome time.(CAN"T WAIT TO GO BACK!!)I LOVE Disneyland!! It to me is The Happiest Place on Earth!! I can't ever get enough! Trent on the other hand isn't a big fan, but he had a good time! Trent and my dad actually went to the Nascar Race in Fontana. So me, my mom and kids went to Disneyland 1 day without them. It was fabulous!! My boys were the best ever! We also went to Sea World and Knotts Berry Farm. Here are a few pics! I'm a picture freak so here we go!!

California Adventures,Grandma rode a lot of the kiddie rides with the boys. She's not to hip on the big rides!! Grandpa even rode the Merry Go Round!! Thats SO not him!! He even held Brody, 1st time ever!!! I should have got a pic, but I was on the Screamin' Rollercoaster with Caden. Darn!!

Sea World it was lots of fun too!! Caden and Koda loved taking Dad, Grandpa, and Grandma on the Rapids. Man, did they get soaked!! Thanks heavens for Brody. I didn't have to walk around soaked!! There BAD!! LOL!!

Knotts Berry Farm was fun!! Its really not my fav, but we still had a good time!!

Breakfast with Lilo and Stich at the Paradise Pier Hotel!!

2009-03-11T13:24:00.004-06:00

Tag Your It!!

2009-02-14T19:27:00.002-07:00

First Born Tag

Must send back, so I can see your answers!!

1. WAS YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY PLANNED? A... not preventing so yea!!

2. WERE YOU MARRIED AT THE TIME? Engaged!! Got married when I was 6 weeks along

3. WHAT WERE YOUR REACTIONS? Surprised so fast, but way excited!!

4. HOW OLD WERE YOU? 19. Turned 20 shortly after getting pregnant.

5. HOW DID YOU FIND OUT YOU WERE PREGNANT? I had a feeling, that it could be possible. Took a test and it was positive!!

6. WHO DID YOU TELL FIRST? Trent, then of course, my mom!!

7. DUE DATE? 02-06-02 but want 02-02-02!!

8. ACTUAL DATE BABY WAS BORN? 02-02-02 GOT WHAT I WANTED!! I even went into labor all on my own!!

9. DID YOU HAVE MORNING SICKNESS? Around 8 weeks I started being nausea everyday, all day!! Until about 15 weeks!!

10. WHAT DID YOU CRAVE? Not much that I can think of. Just loved it eat!!

11. WHO/WHAT IRRITATED YOU THE MOST? Everyone just depended on the day!! My poor husband!! He even made the comment if I ever got pregnant again, I would have to go live with my mom!! But my mom didn't want me either!! LOL!!

12. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST CHILD'S SEX? Male

13. DID YOU WISH YOU HAD THE OPPOSITE SEX OF WHAT YOU WERE GETTING? NO WAY!!

14. HOW MANY POUNDS DID YOU GAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREGNANCY? 17

15. DID YOU HAVE A BABY SHOWER? Yes. Like 3!!

16. WAS IT A SURPRISE OR DID YOU KNOW? I knew

17. DID YOU HAVE ANY COMPLICATIONS DURING YOUR PREGNANCY? No thank heavens!! I had it pretty easy!

18. WHERE DID YOU GIVE BIRTH? Jordan Valley Hospital

19. HOW MANY HOURS WERE YOU IN LABOR? 10

20. WHO DROVE YOU TO THE HOSPITAL? Trent

21. WHO WATCHED YOU GIVE BIRTH? Trent, my mom, my best friend NiCole and last minute Trent's mom!

22. WAS IT NATURAL OR C-SECTION? Natural

23. DID YOU TAKE MEDICINE TO EASE THE PAIN? Definitely!

24. HOW MUCH DID YOUR CHILD WEIGH AND HOW TALL WERE THEY? 7lb. 13 oz. 19 1/2 inches

25. WHEN WAS YOUR CHILD ACTUALLY BORN? 6:57 a.m.

26. WHAT DID YOU NAME HIM/HER? Caden Dirk Larsen

27. HOW OLD IS YOUR FIRST BORN TODAY? Just turned 7 years old!! How sad is that!! Seems like yesterday!!

I tag all Mommies...

My Lil' Ball Players!!

2009-02-14T18:57:00.003-07:00

This was the 1st time the boys have played Jr. Jazz. Trent and I wasn't sure if they would like it ,but they did. They played on the 1st and 2nd grade level. It was a little challenging for Koda, but he was a great sport and did his best!!

Yum! Yum!!

2009-02-10T17:33:00.004-07:00

Brody trying out his new high chair. Man, its high tech!!They have came a long way in 5 years!! He's trying something besides his mamas milky!! He wasn't so sure about cereal at first, but give him a day and hes all over it!! He's my little piggy!!

BTW hes now 4 months. Weighs 11lb. 14oz. (5%), 25 in. long (60%). He's my lil' guy, but I'm loving it. Crazy, cause Caden and Koda were lil' chunkers!! Its nice to have him little still!

Caden's Birthday Party at Kangaroo Zoo!!

2009-02-10T17:30:00.002-07:00

Our fast Trip to St. George-Mesquite

2009-02-05T10:54:00.007-07:00

Trent's Grandpa passed away. So we had to go to St. George for his graveside. It was a fast, and long trip. But in Trent's eyes it wasn't long enough we had to go to Mesquite!! He's a gambling freak!! Trent's sister Kim lives in Las Vegas so we hung out with her in Mesquite. We went bowling it was pretty fun. Then stayed the night and headed back home. Overall it wasn't to bad of a trip. My kids did awesome!! Even Brody that HATES the car seat. I couldn't have asked for better!!

Trent Mr. Professional!! (He thinks) LOL!!
Aunt Kim

Just a Few Snap-Shots!!

2009-02-01T20:05:00.004-07:00

Brody just a laughing!! He is so much fun!!
Koda and Brody snuggling!!
Brody bright eyed!!
Koda frozen from helping his Dad shovel snow. Laying on the heater vent to get warm. So cozy he ends up falling asleep. He is a awesome helper!!

2009-01-10T20:54:00.001-07:00

More Presents!!

2009-01-04T19:49:00.002-07:00

Grandma just can't wait til Christmas either!!

Nice Cheek Chillers!! LOL!!

Caden counting his loot!!

Brody's 1st Christmas Present!! The bow was stuck but Good!! OPPS! My BAD!!

Alexis, Grandma Cindy, Caden & Koda!!

Christmas Fun!!

2009-01-04T19:36:00.006-07:00

Koda helping me make cookies. Until he had a bright idea...

Pouring the whole bottle of sprinkles in his mouth! What a dork!!

I'm just to excited for Christmas!! I let the kids start opening presents 4 days early!!

Caden loves Oreos!! So Koda and I found some football Oreos. Koda wrapped them up & Caden thought that was so cool, cause hes a freak about football!!

Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo Banquet!!

2008-12-19T20:53:00.006-07:00

David and Brandi, some friends of ours, were putting their son Kole in the Lil' Buckaroo Rodeo in Grantsville. So, Trent and I decided it would be fun to let the boys ride a sheep and do a few events. The first time Koda, rode the sheep, he got rope burn bad from holding on. It scared him pretty bad. He didn't ride a few times, but he cowboyed up and rode again and loves it now!!

Santa AGAIN!! I'll tell ya we love Santa!!

Caden, took 6th place in the Goat Ribbon Pull!!

Caden, also, took 8th in the Mutton Bustin'!!

Kole took 7th in the Mutton Bustin!!

Karson and Brody lovin' their beekies!!

Karson lovin' Brody's beekie!! LOL!!

Breakfast with Santa!!

2008-12-13T13:27:00.006-07:00

Up bright n' early, to eat breakfast with Santa at Gardener Villiage, for Trent's work gathering. Santa gave all the kids a ginger bread house box, with a $20 gift card to Toys R Us, and filled with goodies, and breakfast!! What a nice Santa!!

Polar Express!!

2008-12-13T12:29:00.009-07:00

Our family and our neighbors-friends, The Vancott's, took a trip to Heber Valley to ride the Polar Express, (like the movie). It was a fun experience. The kids thought it was cool to have hot chocolate and cookies and go to the North Pole and visit with Santa and Mrs. Clause. Not so much the husbands!! LOL!!

Trent was a bum and didn't wear cozy matching jammies like the rest of us!! His bad!!

The Vancott Family!! Korey was a party pooper too!!

Kids eating their cookies!!

This one is for Kimi. Trent got him a new hat!! LOL!!

Trent pretending that hes not having fun!! LOL!!

Mrs. Clause, Brandi, Brody, and I in our cozy jammies!!

Santa and Brody

Santa, Koda, and Caden

Brody's Blessing!!

2008-12-07T17:49:00.004-07:00

A few pics of Brody's Blessing done December 7, 2008.

He did awesome. I was a little worried!!

All of us!! Say Chesse!!

Trent and Brody!!

Brody and Me!!

Brody was all excited!!

Gary Warr the fellow that blessed Brody!!

He did a great job!!

2008-12-07T17:46:00.001-07:00

Brody's 1st Smile that I could finally get a picture of!!

Happy TURKEY Day!!

2008-11-27T09:42:00.010-07:00

Some of Our Thanksgiving Pics at Grandpa Rick and Grandma Cindy's House!!

Caden Checking the Turkey to see if its done!!

Uncle Kenny and Brody!!

Who's Bigger??

Me and Caden Making a wish!! Caden's the winner!!

Me and Koda making a wish!! Koda's the winner!!

Trent eating his good ole hashbrowns!!

Alexis, Caden, and Koda Grubing!!

Me and my 3 awesome boys!!

My Favorite Pics of My Sweet Lil' Buckaroos!!

2008-11-21T20:47:00.008-07:00

Caden, Koda, holding Brody at Wheeler Farm

How Freakin' Precious!!

What a Couple of Cowpokes!!

Koda Lovin' his Brother Brody!!

Our Sweet Baby Brody Chillin' in a Basket!!

This is the cutest Breast Cancer email I have ever received!! I just had to share it!!

2008-11-14T19:34:00.010-07:00

O' Brody's 1st bottle!!!

2008-11-08T19:31:00.003-07:00

Brody and Trent did very well with the 1st bottle.

Brody loved it, but Brody loves to suck on ANYTHING!!

Happy Hallowennie!!

2008-11-08T19:23:00.001-07:00

Donkey (Caden), Pussy (Koda), and Dronkey (Brody)

How Freakin' CUTE!!!

Brody's baby pumkin!!

Koda, and Caden's awesome pumkins!!

Carvin' Pumkins!! What FUN!!

2008-11-08T19:07:00.001-07:00

Caden striking a pose!!

Koda what a cheese ball!!

Pumpkin Patch!!

2008-11-08T18:56:00.001-07:00

Grandma and Koda loadin' it up!!

Koda had a blast he thought is was pretty cool to help

load up the wagon cart. He had to make sure he got a

big one for Caden cause he was at school. That's what

happens when you have school ALL DAY LONG!! It sucks!!
Me, Koda, and Brody

Trick or Treat Street!!

2008-11-08T14:26:00.001-07:00

Me, Brody, Alexis, Caden, and Koda

The Boys October school projects!!

2008-11-07T07:09:00.001-07:00

Caden's candy corn project! How freakin' cute!!

Koda's Big Green Monster!! How scary is that!!

Brody's 1st Dr. Appointment

2008-11-07T06:56:00.001-07:00

Brody at his 2 week check up. He's back up to his

birth weight 8lb. 6oz., grew 1/2 inch, and doing

very well. He doesn't like to be naked that's for sure!!

Our trip to Cornbelly's at Thanksgiving Point!!

2008-11-06T20:25:00.001-07:00

Caden, Alexis, and Koda

Koda, Caden, Me, Brody, and Alexis chillin' in

a giant rocking chair.

Koda, Caden, and Alexis

Me, and Brody

2008-11-03T11:22:00.000-07:00

2008-10-15T17:54:00.001-06:00

Baby Brody born 10-09-08, at 11:02 p.m. Weighing 8lb. 6ozs. 20 1/2 in. What a big boy!! We're all so excited for him to finally be here after 9 months of waiting. Caden and Koda ready to go sleep at Grandma's It's way pass there bed time.

The Larsen Family

2008-10-15T17:52:00.000-06:00