Pictures 2009

Audrik's New Look

Kurt decided to shave Audrik's head yesterday.

BEFORE

AFTER

Missoula Trip

Last week we had the opportunity to go visit Kurt's family for a long weekend. All of Kurt's siblings, except Luke, were in Missoula for the weekend and it was really neat to be there with everyone. It was a great weekend full of boating, hiking, shopping, good conversation and yummy food. I also was able to spend some time with Doug which I was really grateful for since him, Jen and Dresden are moving to Pullman, WA this summer and I won't get to see them for a long while.

Missoula Trip - June 2009 on PhotoPeach

Football Anyone?

Kurt had a lot of fun playing football this year. He didn't like giving up his weekends but in the end I think he was glad he played with the Logan Stampede. They did awesome and I had so much fun watching Kurt. The Stampede ended up winning the championship and they were also undefeated - which is amazing since this is only their second year in the league. We appreciate everyone that took the time to come watch and be supportive. These pictures were taken after the championship game.

Audrik's Birthday

I can't believe our little guy is one. It has been such a fun year and I love watching his little personality develop more each day. We had a birthday party with my family on Sunday and then Monday we had some of our neighborhood friends over. Audrik loved it and ate lots and lots of cake.

Big Stuff

I am a little behind on posting (surprise, surprise). Plus, I dropped my camera in the lake last Thursday so that kind of put a damper on my picture taking capabilities but my amazing hubby found my camera and I was able to get the pictures off my memory card.

A couple of weeks ago I made an amazingly fast trip to Missoula for Doug's (my bro) graduation and for Dresden's first birthday party. Kurt's sister, Teresa, and two of her kids came along which I was very grateful for. I hate road trips and they are even worse with no one to share the torture with. Kurt had a football game that Saturday so he was unable to come along. We left Friday afternoon and drove the 7 hours to Missoula. Saturday was Doug's graduation, which was long and all the good stuff graduation ceremonies are. I must say I was so proud of him and all he has accomplished. He is extremely smart and very talented. It also made me look forward to this December when Kurt will finish his graduate degree.

Doug, Jen and Dre

After graduation we had a birthday party for Dresden. I can't believe the little stinker is 1. Dresden and Audrik are about three weeks apart and they have grown up so fast. Jen is so creative! The birthday party was really cute. That night I was able to spend a little time with Kurt's family which was great. We really do not get to see them often enough and when we do it is always for too short of a time. Sunday morning we came home so quick trip with a lot of fun stuffed into it!

Birthday Boy, Dre
Draven and his cousin, Dylan
Audrik and Dre

Make Each Day Your Best

This last week has been one filled with raw emotion. Our sweet little neighbor, Cole Larson, returned to be with his Father in Heaven on May 4th. I have never been good at expressing my thoughts or feelings but I am going to try because this last week has made me reflect on a multitude of things. It has made me realize how precious each day is. We never know what each and every day is going to have in store for us. This morning at the services someone said, "make each day your best." I think that is a great reminder to live each day so that if it is your last you won't have any regrets. As both my neighbors, Katie and Alicia, have mentioned on their blogs, it has reminded us to slow down. To slow down and enjoy the things that are truly important in our lives, slowdown and savor the little things because it is truly the little things that make life big. I am a "fixer" by nature and it is very hard for me when I can't step in and do something to make someone's trials easier or to take away their pain. I have learned through multiple experiences in the last year or two that I can't always "fix" it. I still have a hard time with that but I am learning that sometimes all you can do is be there, love them and pray to our Father in Heaven to give them some peace and comfort. I am so grateful to be living in such a wonderful neighborhood. It has been a true blessing to watch everyone come together with love and support. I am grateful for the example that the Larsen's have been to us. The faith, grace and love that they have shown during this week has been truly amazing and inspiring to me. Thank you to everyone who has called and offered support. Please remember the Larson family in you thoughts and prayers as they still have a long hard road ahead of them.