Carter is 7!!!

Last week Carter turned 7 years old. He was on the count down until 6:20pm because that is the time when he was born, and he felt like it wouldn't be official until that time. We celebrated with ribs and twice baked potatoes, which are Carter's favorite. However, the excitement of the presents was so great that I think he finished dinner in about five minutes. Presents and cake came soon enough. He was excited to receive games, books,a recorder, and clothes. Thanks to all the grandpas, grandmas, aunts, and uncles who made his day special. We were also able to celebrate on the weekend with a dinner to Red Robin -Carter's choice of course.

Carter is such a sweet and sensitive boy. He loves learning and really enjoys school. His favorite subjects are math and art. He enjoys playing soccer and is learning to play the piano. He is a great example and big brother. In fact, McKay said of Carter, "He is one of my best brothers and loves to play with me." Happy Birthday, we love you Carter!

Happy Easter

Well, the Bunny came and the egg hunts were held, and the Larsen family had a fabulous Easter. The boys were so excited for Easter morning to come. Carter left out some carrots and wrote a note to the Easter Bunny that said, "Dear Easter Bunny, Refreshments are on us! You do not have to pay for ANYTHING. Love, Carter, McKay...." Easter morning they happily hunted around the kitchen and family room for candy, even Tanner got in on the action and loved the Robin Eggs.




My sisters planned an Easter egg hunt for the boys in the backyard. To say that it was a hit would be an understatement. All three of them couldn't get enough of it. The eggs were filled with candy, small toys, and coins. Carter quickly calculated how much money he received and McKay promptly went to work on eating his candy.



We had a nice Easter ham dinner with my family. It was so fun to have them in town and to be able to spend the holiday together. We were able to relax and watch General Conference. It was great to listen and be able to reflect upon the true reason for Easter - the life and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

A Great Spring Break

Last week was spring break for us and it was filled with lots of family. We had a very busy and very fun week. The boys were in heaven that they were able to see both grandparents in the same week. Lamont's parents came in on Monday for a couple of days while his dad had a work conference. We were able to spend a nice evening and dinner with them on Monday. On Tuesday the boys and I got to hang out with Grandma Larsen. We went to the Molly Brown house (the titanic survivor)which was very interesting had many cool artifacts and pictures from the time. We met Lamont for lunch at the Cheesecake Factory and then hit Hammond's Candy Factory, which the boys always love.


On Wednesday, we headed up to Golden and went to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Carter and McKay love dressing up as cowboys - boots, chaps, et al. We had a nice picnic lunch and then it was time to say good-bye to grandma. It was a short but fun visit.


My parents and sisters arrived late Thursday night after braving a Wyoming snowstorm. We had a fun Friday at the Denver Zoo and at Maggiano's for the best Italian food that evening. My family was able to attend the broadway production of Mary Poppins afterwards. We had already seen it - it is such a fun musical.


We started Saturday morning bright and early with Carter and McKay each having a soccer game. They both played well, and McKay let everyone know that he scored 9 goals (although, I think he claimed two of another player - either way he did a great job.) After an afternoon of General Conference we hit the bowling alley. McKay always plans on a bowling trip when Grandpa and Grandma Moreton come to visit.


Saturday night all the final preparations for Easter were made, including coloring easter eggs. Tanner attempted to color an egg, but once it was colored he just wanted to eat it shell and all. His egg coloring didn't last long. Carter and McKay loved every minute of it and dyed some lovely eggs as well as their fingers.