Time Out in Phoenix

For my birthday Lamont gave me a plane ticket to Phoenix to see Time Out For Women. I was extremely excited because I was able to go stay with my good friend and former roommate Denise. We met up with my other friend/former roommate Melanie to attend the conference. We were able to hear our former Bishop from BYU, Brad Wilcox, speak. It was an awesome conference and a much needed break. Bishop Wilcox got us some seats right on the front row by all the presenters and we were able to sit by and meet many of them. I told Lamont that it felt like EFY for Women. I left the conference feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. It was also some great girl time to just shop and talk. Thanks Lamont for taking care of the boys so I could have some "time out"!

WORLD SERIES HERE WE COME

Going Private

We have finally decided to make our blog private. We will be sending out an email invitation shortly. If you would like to continue to have access to our blog (and you do not think we have your current email address) please email us at lmcmlarsen@gmail.com.

McKay turns 5!

Yesterday McKay turned 5 years old. It was an exciting day for him. He enjoyed having his friend Jude over to the house and to get some ice cream. Later that night the party began...Little Caesars pizza for dinner, presents, and chocolate mint cake and ice cream. All at his request, of course. When I asked him what he would like for his birthday he told me 3D sidewalk chalk and shoes that light up. McKay is such an important part of our family. He is a very thoughtful little boy and you can't help but smile when you are around him. Happy Birthday McKay - we love you!

Fall Fun!

Last weekend if finally felt like fall had arrived. After a busy morning of soccer games, we attended the Pumpkin Festival down at the Chatfield Botanic Gardens. We were happy to have my sister Melanie join us for the weekend. The boys had fun dressing up for the occasion. We had a great time picking out our own pumpkins right off the vine. We found some good looking pumpkins. There were several games and blow up jumping houses for Carter and McKay to enjoy. Carter even got to ride a pony. Then it was off on a hay ride. That was a big hit for everyone. Tanner really got into it and made tractor noises the whole ride. I think this will be a must next year as well.

Tonsils Out!

Two weeks ago McKay had his tonsils out. Today we just received clearance from his doctor that he is healing well and can get back to normal activities. The decision to have his tonsils out was made after four episodes of fever and throat infection in the past two months. Each episode lasted for about 5 days. It seems like he was sick half of the summer.

He was so brave the morning of surgery, looking so cute and innocent in his little hospital gown. He was happy that Beary was able to join him the day of surgery. It's hard to see your child go through this knowing all that it entails. The night before we discussed with him what to expect the day of surgery and he received a priesthood blessing. He was quite calm until the doctor came in to finalize everything, then he started to cry and get a little nervous. The anesthesiologist let him pick his scent to smell when he fell asleep. He chose marshmallow. I went with him into the operating room until he fell asleep. He was very cooperative in breathing in the gas, or blowing up the balloon as they told him.

They came and got me as soon as he was waking up after surgery. He was a little disoriented at first, but then noticed the pain in his throat. As soon as the pain meds were in him he did very well; he did not even throw-up. In fact, in the four hours in recovery he ate four Popsicles and drank some apple juice. He continued to recovery quickly and had macaroni and cheese and part of a bagel that night. He hardly needed his pain meds during the day and by the end of the week he started getting his energy back and even played a little soccer. We are hoping the this is the end of all the illness and are proud of him for being such a trooper!