March madness came and went, but it sure was fun. It was a nice distraction to have the BYU basketball team come into town and play at the Pepsi Center in the NCAA tournament. BYU mania took over! Lamont and I were lucky enough to attend both games. On Wednesday night the Cougars had an open practice at the Pepsi center which we took the boys to. It was fun to see the team up close and we even got to meet Coach Dave Rose. We were hoping some of the players would walk our way, but no such luck.
Yes, I know what you are all thinking...and you are right...we are expecting! We are excited to announce that Larsen baby #4 is due August 20. However, since I have C-sections we are looking forward to his/her arrival the beginning of August. The pregnancy started out a little rocky, but things have been going much better since I have been on Zofran (anti-nausea). I am hoping they will continute to improve as I finish up the first trimester. The boys are very excited and told me that they hope it is another brother. I am hoping that the rest of you will think "pink" thoughts for me!!!
We had a great time as a family attending the BYU / CSU basketball game on Saturday. We made the trek up to Fort Collins and cheered Jimmer and the Cougars on. We were able to sit with three other families of our Cougar friends which was fun too. It was a loud sellout crowd, but we Cougar fans made our presence known. It is so fun to watch BYU play this year when they are so good. The boys enjoyed their hot dogs, pretzels, soda pop, and candy. That is still the highlight for them, especially for Tanner and McKay. Colorado State tried to make a run for it at the end of the game to catch BYU, but BYU was able to hold on and ended the game: BYU- 94 CSU- 85. Jimmer tore it up with 42 points; he really is amazing! It will be so fun to see just how far the Cougars can go this year. GO COUGARS!
We had a great month of December preparing for Christmas. We were able to take in some zoo lights with cousins, and hit up the Bass Pro Shop's Winter Wonderland with some friends. This made for two Santa visits. I was surprised how much Tanner loved Santa and was not scared of him at all, even with his stranger anxiety. Every man that has a long white beard is Santa to Tanner. He even called a man in the grocery store the other day Santa because his beard fit the profile. 
On Christmas eve we were lucky to go enjoy a wonderful Christmas program at our friends, the Yorks. All the boys dressed up in nativity clothes and put on a program with music and scripture. Even Tanner got into the all dressing up and was the fourth wise man. I am not sure exactly what Carter is doing in the picture, but I guess he thought that is what a wise face would look like. 
Christmas morning was spent on our own. The boys hid from Santa early Christmas morning and were able to watch him deliver their gifts. They were so excited for what he brought them. Below are the boys enjoying some of their gifts. It was a really nice and relaxing family day. 
It was good to have a relaxing Christmas because the early next morning we were off on a 8 hour drive to Utah. The drive was not too bad and the weather, for once, cooperated. Even though some illness plagued our week, we still had a great time. Below my Dad, Lamont, Carter, and McKay are enjoying building up their coin collections. 
Tanner enjoyed playing blocks with cousin Cameron. 
The three boys enjoying Toy Story 3 with Grandma. 
Over Thanksgiving we helped plan and carry out the second Larsen reunion. It was fun to have it during the holiday season, snow and all! It was also great to have Grandpa Packard join us and was so wonderful to all be able to spend some quality time together! (We missed Bennett and Jenna!) We had a busy week full of cooking, crafts, sledding, and game playing. The pictures can tell some of the highlights better than I can...
Tanner came down with Croup the first evening there and our night was spent in the ER. Luckily, he recovered quickly. 
Cousins Tanner and Grant enjoying dinner together.
One morning we went ice skating, which was a blast. The boys pushed carts around the ice and did a good job staying up. 
We had LOTS of great sledding at a nearby park.
Even Tanner took in some of the sledding fun!
The kids and Mom's were able to do some fun holiday crafts.
Games, games, and more games. Lamont playing Mickey Mouse Yahtzee with the kids.
Preparing to eat our Thanksgiving feast.
The kids put on a Thanksgiving play which was absolutely adorable!
My cute little indians and pilgrim.
Delicious pies were in abundance after the pie contest.
What a wonderful week with family!!!
It was another great season for both boys!
Carter and his friend Luke
Lamont coached McKay's team
This year was a real treat because we got to spend Halloween in Utah with family. Carter and McKay were on fall break, so it was the perfect time to go. They were excited to go to my Mom's school and march in her Halloween parade and enjoy the festivities. In fact, we all decided to get in the Halloween spirit and dress up (thanks to my friend Carmen whose awesome costume I wore). I was surprised how much even Tanner got into it. He knew once the camera's came out that it was time to put on the batman mask. The boys loved parading around and decorating cupcakes. It was also fun having my kids trick-or-treat in my old stomping grounds. They enjoyed running from house to house with endless energy. As Carter told me, "This was the trip of the century! We went to two ice cream shops, a candy shop, and saw all the great-grandparents!...Does a century happen very often, Mom?"
The big dress up! Can you guess who we all are?
"Bat-baby Tanner"
"Captain McKay"
"Detective Carter Holmes"
Carter, McKay, and Tanner with cousin Cameron
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"!
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