Big snake and a candy store..Do they go together?

While we were in San Louis Kelly's friend came down to meet us and took us to a farmers market down main street. Now if you've been to the farmers market here you would be either surprised of way excited to see the difference. It was so fun to see all the different foods they offered..especially the big cookies that Rachelle and I grabbed up. Love the cookies! They had bands playing and people dancing and tons of cute little stores to go in. Our favorite was the candy store..the kids loved it. The street of many things also had a nice guy who wanted to show off his Red tailed boa..we all know how much I love snakes so it was even greater that all the kids took turns holding it..even Kelly tried it..no pic of that one but it was very funny! Picture with all the girls..Kelly's friend, Kelly, Tara, Me and Rachelle

Some of the kids..so excited to be at a candy store!

Hunter holding the snake..brings back memories of him doing this in Cancun, I think he was a little less nervous this time.

Abbey..wow impressive, don't think I could do it.

Braeden was excited to hold her..where did I get him from?

Ready for some waves and a little wind...

The following day, after our long ride we decided it would be great to find a beach to chill at. Little did we know it was going to be so windy..the sand covered everything within minutes. But, never fear we had Tara who decided to boogyboard regardless. They had a great time and even Ab's took her first try at it and loved it.. Heading out..good luck everyone!

My three monkeys..looks like they were surviving..and no sharks!

Brandon, Braeden and Taryn..

Emily and Abbey..girls are so good to pose for the camera

Jake and Hunter..looking a little bored, that changed soon enough!

The start of a great trip..Yea for IN-N-OUT!!

California here we come..my friend Kelly invited us along for a 6 day trip to her moms house in Monterey. We started out on a Wednesday destined to end in San Luis Obispo..a 14 hour drive to our destination..yep, thats right 14 hours..CRAZY! We made it to Reno where we had to stop for the famous IN-N-OUT for lunch. Good thing..the kids needed a break from the car along with the mom's. Brooke, Emily, Berkley, Abbey and Kate..gotta love the hats!

The boys..Brandon, Taryn and Braeden

Braeden graduates from elementary with flying colors..

Yes, it has happened. My second child is moving on to middle school. Crazy! It is so amazing how fast time flys. Braeden is so excited to move on, it has been a great year for him. He is such a determined kid who does his best in everything he does..we are so proud of him and excited for his new adventure. Congratulations Braeden..love ya lots! Braeden and his good friend Brandon..

Getting his diploma..Yea for Braed!

Saying goodbye to my grandma...

About a month ago my Grandma Vera passed away. We travelled to Utah to be with family for her funeral, it was sad to see my grandma go but we know she is happy. She will missed so much. She was such a cute grandma with such spunk, always surprising us with things she said or did. It was great to see my sis who flew in for the funeral along with Aunts, Uncles, and cousins that I never get to see and miss so much. My Grandma...Vera Larsen

My cousins and sissy's, Michael, my sis Lisa, Bryanne, Sis Lyndee, Me, Meredith and Tristan.

My parents, and my aunts and uncles that flew from everywhere..We will miss ya grams!

Out to dinner with the adults..

We decided for one night of our trip we should have a dinner with the adults..more time to chat with each other..it was fun to spend time with the whole family..including Aunt Jody.. Carol, Craig, Brit, Aunt Jody and hubby..

Me, Brandon, Jami, and Jim..

Tony, Mandy, Holly and Brian..

Yep, and even a birthday cake for Carol...

Celebrating Mothers day in St.George and a surprise for my mother in law!!

So, for Mothers Day this year we headed south to enjoy some good old sunshine and of course get in on my mother in laws surprise birthday party.. Brandon and his siblings..I should say Jami( she did the most ) decided to surprise there mom for her 60th birthday by having everyone meet in St. George at Jami' s house along with some friends and family members . It was fun to see how surprised she was and definatly great to see the whole family together..doesn't happen very often. I think she loved it! Hunter and Braeden throwing a cousin into the pool..

Yep all the cousins together..

Enjoying Grams pool!

The whole family together..Hope everyone had a great Mothers day...

Last but not least..the moment of surprise..she had some unexpected visitors..her hoakie friends from Idaho..very funny!

Cheesy smiles for a good cause..Easter Pics!

Every year I love to get pictures of my kids all dressed up in there Easter clothes..and every year they keep getting a little more cheesy. The faces and poses are very entertaining. Gotta keep the memories alive right? Abbey and her good friend Hallie..

Braeden, Abbey, Hunter and of course our little Bella..You can't tell they just love her can you?

Yep..a very late easter egg hunt..

Lets see..sometime in April I believe , we went down to blue lakes for an easter egg hunt. I have to say it is very fun watching my 11 and 13 year old run around looking for easter eggs. They seem a bit old for that sort of thing but hey free candy gets anyone running right?? They had a great time and even got to see there cute cousins Creighton, Brinley and Rylee.

Stephs baby shower...

I went down to Utah to meet up with my family..parents, sisters, aunts, and cousins for my cousin Stephany's baby shower in April. It was so great to hang with so many family members that I don't get to see very often. This was back in April so yes she has had her baby..A little girl named Lyla..she is adorable. My sis Lyndee, me, cousins Bryanne and Stephanie..

Oh and we couldn't forget my kids getting to see there cousins from Indiana..they keep themselves pretty busy jumping off the wood fence onto the tramp...they had a great time with each other.

Aunt Audri,Me,My sis lyn, Steph, my mom, Bryanne and my grams..she just past away last week but it was so good to see her..love you all lots!

Cute diaper cake my sis made for her..

And last but not least..Brinley and Abbey..we were missing Brooklyn(being shy)..My sister actually made the skirts just for the shower..what a talented chic..thanks lyn!