So many birthdays, it is now May and Tyler's turn!

Happy Birthday you handsome DEVIL!

Oh my you are "17" when did our little Tyler grow up? (my sister LaSchelle's oldest son) I remember when he was born...grandchild #1. He was loved by all of us so much - we could not get enough of him. That is still true today. Tyler is a pleasure to be around. He is such an amazing young man. He always tells you he loves you and hugs you when he sees you and when you are leaving. You can always feel his love for you.
I am grateful that my boys have such an awesome example to look up to. Tyler is a natural athlete and an obedient young man. He is easy to talk to and truly a pleasure to hang out with. We love you and hope you have had a great birthday!

Roper Howard get's baptized

Saturday Lindsey, Cole and I went to Clay Springs, Arizona to see my sweet cousin Lana Howard (my dad's brother Mike's daughter) son Roper get baptized. Charlie got to baptism him too! I am so proud of him. He is such a cute kid with a strong love for the gospel. I have to share a sweet experience that happened at his baptism.

I guess they have been trying really hard to get active and haven't missed a Sunday in 6 months. Well they only have ONE set of scriptures. Lana says that every Sunday Roper wants to take that set with him to primary. She tells him that she and Charlie need them for their class and that his paper back Book of Mormon will have to do for now. Well for his baptism they got him his very on hardbound scriptures with his name engraved on them and everything. Well their really good friend was giving the Holy Ghost talk and asked Roper to come up by him. He showed Roper his scriptures and Roper just started crying. He buried his head in this man's jacket and cried. It was the sweetest thing. Therefore, it touch all of us and the tears began to flow. The spirit was there and it was a wonderful experience. He is such a good little missionary with such a big heart. Later Lindsey said to me, "Mom how many 8 year old little boys do you know of that would cry because they got scriptures?" I said, "NONE!" We both agreed that Roper is a good kid with a sweet spirit! I am sure Grandma Larsen was watching with tears flowing of happiness!

Uncle Mike and Aunt Joyce. Uncle Mike looked so nice and Aunt Joyce gave an awesome baptism talk! She is super close to Lana and Charlie!


What a sweet family: Roper, Rowdy, Charlie and Lana.

What a good lookin' bunch! Kassi and Makell (Lana's little sister and her daughter) were there too!

Cole and Lindsey ( Cole throw up 30 minutes into the drive there - I was hoping we would make it!)

Cole loves Lindsey! She is a great helper!

Afterwards we went to Charlie's aunt and uncles for a luncheon. They have this stuffed mountain lion. I was scared and I knew it was dead!

We had a great time sharing this wonderful day with Roper and his family. It was good to see Shar, her cute kids, Uncle Scott, Aunt Joyce, Uncle Mike, Kassi and Makell and all of Lana's family. The weather was gorgeous all the kids wanted to do was run around outside and see all the animals (chickens, dogs, duck, horses, cats)! Thanks for a fun day! Roper we love you and are proud of you!

Happy NEWS!

i just received the long awaited call...Cole has qualified for long term services!

y a h o o ! !

this means we will get federal funding to help us out with his therapies and programs!

y a h o o ! !

When were helping were happy and we sing as we go...

Saturday is a special day is the day we get ready for Sunday.... we worked hard all day to prepare for Sunday. Our van was filthy, so the kiddos helped us CLEAN it of course with a happy spirit. Now it sparkles...until we go down the road and all the dust from the fields covers it again - oh well at least I know it has been cleaned inside and out. I love a clean vehicle!

Cole likes to squirt the water.
Conner and Cole help out with the rims.
Dad showing the boys how to clean.

Conner and Cole were great helpers...thanks dudes!

Lindsey - "A Child's Prayer"

Lindsey and her friend Jasmine Hanna put together a musical number to "A Child's Prayer" to perform in Sacrament Meeting. Lindsey on the piano and Jasmine on her flute. I am so proud of them, at age 13 I am not sure I would have the guts to play in front of that many people. They did a wonderful job! Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Morris and the Lopez's for coming to support her.I love how far Lindsey has come on the piano. She can play lots of songs out of the Primary Song Book, Hymn book, and is currently working on some of Jenny Phillips songs and Phantom of the Opera songs. I love to hear her play. I think she finally enjoys practicing her piano songs and truthfully some days she just goes in and plays, YEAH!

Future Suns Basketball Star

Today we got to attend one of Crew's basketball games. He is one of the younger boys on the team and he did a great job! His Dad and Uncle Jason Maguet are his coaches, lucky guy! Cole, Crew and Carly after the game! Go Suns!

First Parent Support Group

Went to my first autism parent support group Thursday night. Wow, these families are much more knowledgeable and experienced then I am. They were wonderful! Full of love and support willing to share all that they have learned. I left feeling a bit overwhelmed, but happy to know I had made some new friends that are willing to share and help me (us) along our journey.