Lindsey sprained her RIGHT thumb!

Monday afternoon I promised Cole we would go on a bike ride. Everyone wanted to go except Conner (Marley even went). The bike ride was great! As we were pulling our bikes into the garage a bike hanging from the ceiling fell and landed on Lindsey's right hand. She instantly started to cry (she doesn't cry easily). We put ice on it and gave her some CHEWABLE motrin and had her take it easy.

The next day it felt much better. She went to volleyball practice and when I picked her up it was obvious something was wrong. Once I finally got her to talk she started crying and said her hand really hurt (especially her thumb). I guess she bumped it again in practice and tried super hard to play volleyball even though it hurt really bad.

Wednesday I took her in and got x-rays. Luckily it is only sprained and the doctor said for her to take a week off volleyball to give it time to heal, BUMMER!

I love this OLD man...

While the Romney's were here in December we went and had lunch with Grandpa Larsen at Serrano's. He is so fun and just tells it how it is. He is full of stories (he has one heck of a good memory) and loves to talk about how much he loved Grandma and what a beautiful woman she was. He is a great example of serving the Lord (through temple work and fellowship the less actives). Enjoy the time we get together.

(Tyler, Me, LaSchelle, Grandpa, Oma, and Dad - Kurt took the picture)

Snow Musical Performance

Queen Creek Elementary 2nd Grade Holiday Performance

Carly sings and moves to songs that talk about SNOW!

Her most devoted fans...Papa and Oma! Now let's go eat at Serrano's!!!

Hiking with Conner's 11 year old scout troop

I was lucky enough to go with Conner and a few of his buddies on a hike (Hieroglyphic Trail Canyon - 3.5 miles) for 11 year old scouts. I am so happy he still lets me tag along. Jared Price also came (Tallin's Dad). The boys loved hiking up the hieroglyphics. Some mom's would have freaked, but I tried to control my fears (remember I am trying to be a COOL mom).
Tallin Price, Conner and Gunner Larson
I love this kid!!!

Conner leaves Webelos!

Conner is one driven young man. He loves to be busy and active. He love scouts and is sad when he misses den meetings. In December he earned his Webelos badge, Religious Knot and ...

his Arrow of Light!!!! Way to go Conner. Bro. Jess Aguinaga was his Cub Master. Sis. Mitzie Brown and Laura Cummard were his Webelos leaders.
Conner I love you and am proud to be your mom!

Sunday, January 31 Oma and Papa talked in their ward.
The subject: The Blessing of the Temple
One of Papa's favorite loves! They did an amazing job. I learned something new about Oma, she was sealed to her parents along with her sisters when she was a teenager (wow I bet it was neat for those who attended to see all 6 of the girls in white dresses).
Papa shared so many neat stories: I loved his reminder that Jesus walks the halls of the temples. Why would we not want to go visit there and do the Lord's work? I want my kids to know that I have a testimony of the temple and the eternal covenants we make there. Love you Papa and Oma, thanks for being such great examples!

Volleyball in Prescott

Saturday, January 30 Lindsey's volleyball team had their FIRST tournament. It was in Prescott, first game starting at 3pm. Since Erik had to work the night before he stayed home with our other kiddos. Carly also had a basketball game we didn't want her to miss. Lucky for Cole Shelene Webb (Liesl's daughter) came over to do respite for the day. Cole got to hang at home and have fun with Shelene. Girls waiting for their second game. The tournament was held in a BIG warehouse, can you say COLD.
Billi, one of the mom's, braided all the girls hair super cute!
Lindsey had so much fun - the girls had lots of time to bond! Oma and Papa came with us... we sure enjoyed their company!
Me and Oma were freezing. Thank goodness we brought blankets to wrap around us! We packed snacks and food, so we just sat around, cheered and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Cute hair Lindsey!

Really MOM...more pictures.

Did I say we CHEERED? Thank goodness we also packed chairs (no bleachers).

Our last game started at 8:30pm (the girls played 4 teams) and we won! We came in FIRST place - winning all our games!!! What a way to start out the season. Go MOLTEN DIAMONDS!

Fun day - thanks Oma and Papa for coming along!

Pulled into our drive-way at midnight!