Build A Bear Workshop, where Best Friends are made

Mine and Jared's gift to Cheyenne for her 6th grade graduation was a trip to Build a Bear before she started JR. High. Well it has been a busy summer so that trip did not take place until the 6th of August. I picked her up around 10:30 that morning and she was very anxious to go. I know that she had looked on the website many times to see what bears they had. We went to the one in the University Mall in Orem so it took us bout a half hour but we finally got there.

Now comes the hard part, there were so many to choose to from

This one or......

I think we have a winner

The bear needs to be stuffed

Then a test hug to make sure it is just the right softness

Got to get the heart pumping

All done, such a cute bear and look she's smiling

Bath time

Shopping for clothes

Shoes

Time for name

Got to get dressed

Introducing Kelly May!

We had a great time at build bear, I really do love going there and could spend a lot of money doing so. I took Cheyenne once before for her 8th Birthday. We surprised her as she thought we were just shopping for refrigerators. She had been telling me since her birthday that I told her I would take her again when she was 12. I don't remember that conversation but I did end up taking her when she was 12.

After shopping at the mall and getting pictures taken in the picture kiosk it was time for lunch. I have been wanting to try the new 5 guys Burgers and fires near the mall so that is where we went.

Open wide!

After lunch we went to a scrapbook warehouse and then a side trip to WalMart to visit Aunt Amy. We got there right near her quiting time but still got to talk to her for a few minutes. I great time with Cheyenne and hope to spend some more one on one time with her soon

Happy Anniversary Brian and Kollette

Remember the first flush of lovethat drew you powerfully together?

It still feeds the unassailable bond that makes your marriage so secure.

Remember all the qualities about each otheryou found so endearing?

They are still there,and new ones create sweet surprises.

Remember thinking that this lovewould last forever?

Your love has strengthened and grown into eternal affection and admiration.

Years from now, you'll look back at this anniversary and realize you love each other more than ever.
Happy Anniversary!

Kollette's Birthday at Sizzler

At the beginning of August we went to Sizzler to celebrate Kollette's Birthday

Here we are waiting for our food, for those that did not get the salad bar

The waitress bringing our food

The classic trio with fries, of course by this time I had eaten way too much bread to even be hungry.

Cheyenne, being silly by stuffing grapes in her mouth and actually wanting me to take her picture

The Birthday girl

Gage called to wish her a happy birthday and she passed the phone to Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was pulling some funny faces.

Time for ice cream

Yummy

A kiss for mom

The two little ones, the sun was bright and right in their eyes

Kailtyn and Kollette

Here is a video of them singing to Kollette for her Birthday.

This is litte video of Kaitlyng singing a Birthday song she wrote her mom. It's sideways and I couldn't figure out how to rotate it, sorry.

We had a great time together and I hope Kollette had a very Happy Birthday, she is a great part of our family.

Happy Birthday Jared

Happy Birthday Sweetie! I hope you have a great day, even though we won't get to spend it together. I love you!

Pioneer Days, Larsen Style

I know that it's no the middle of August and I am still posting about July, but there is one final activity from July that I want to post about. That is the 24th of July. The town that I grew up in where my mom still lives has their annual city celebration called Fiesta Days. They do it up in style with Parades, the carnival, sidewalk sale, rodeo and Fireworks. As a family we have been celebrating right along with the town for as far back as I can remember. Sure there were a few years missed here and there but not many. This year found us on center street bright and early for the parade and fun visiting with each other and watching the kids enjoy it.

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Then we always head back to my mom's house and relax and enjoy the rest of the day as we wait to light fireworks. My mom goes all out with the BBQ'ing and salads and chips and we eat and talk and play.

This year we made a slip and slide for the kids and they had a fun afternoon playing in the water,

and then it was firework time.

It was a great day and one that everyone looks forward to every year and we alway end up with extra people but my mom doesn't seem to care. Thanks mom for putting up with us each year and feeding us, We all love you!