Queen Creek parade!

Today we rode/walked in the Queen Creek parade on the London's Run parade.
The first London’s Run was a benefit event for London’s family in 2006 made possible by the caring support of the Queen Creek residents. London Solomon was a courageous six year old girl who fought a brave and cheerful fight against an aggressive type of leukemia (AML). Her grace still inspires all of us to take advantage of each new day without fear of doing hard things and cherishing our relationships with each other.

I serve with London's mom (in Cub Scouts) and have gotten involved with London's Run event. It is an amazing experience for me and I really enjoy serving with the people involved. We decided to share in the excitement of participating with the float in the parade today. Summer Edwards, Lindsey, Brylee Solomon (cousin of London's) they passed out fliers about London's Run. SUPER girls!!
Dallin Edwards, Calvin Solomon (cousin of London's), Conner, Cherish (cousin of London's) they walked next to the float and passed out candy.
Not only is there the London's Run event to raise money/awareness of children with cancer, but a London's Ride (with horses) has been started. It is so cool!

Cole playing with Brigg Solomon (London's brother) he was a lifesaver! Cole thought he was so cool. He took him and walked him next to the float, gave him a piggy back ride, put him on his shoulders and entertained him pretty much the whole time. I owe him big time, thank you Brigg.

Carly and Haley Porter (a friend from the ward)

Here is a glimpse of the float. What a fun time!

Carly rode in the float and patiently waved to all the viewers. You would of thought she was the Princess of the parade.

We love living in Arizona- the weather is so beautiful right now. We are trying to do things outside as much as possible.

Thanks Heather and Warren Solomon family for letting us be apart of your day today (amazing people)!

Conner received his BEAR!

Tuesday, December 2 Conner received his BEAR award for Cub Scouts. He is such a good kid and works hard at completing his requirements.

He had to wear this silly hat! He looked like PAPA bear!

I can't believe his birthday is in 2 weeks and he will be 10 - and in WEBELOS! Way to go CONNER!

Carly's hair...it is short!

A few weeks ago we cut Carly's hair super short. At first she was a little sad because she wanted to be able to have braids. Now she loves it and get compliments on how cute it is all the time.
It is fun to do something a little different. Carly is such a cute girl.

Some will go and some will stay...

Erik, Lindsey and Conner left Friday morning with Gramers and Papa Morris to go up north (Pinetop) to cut down a Christmas tree. Of course I got up at 4:30am before they left and hit a few stores (Black Friday) catching a few deals! I stayed back with Carly and Cole, we stayed with Nana (Erik's grandma, that lives with his parents, she has dementia). Sadly for Lindsey she got sick on the way up (not sure if it was something she ate or car sick, probably a little of both). She spent quite awhile in the bathroom, then fell asleep for about 4 hours. Luckily she was fine by morning. Conner got to see, feel, and play in snow for the first time! He was so excited. Hung around town Friday, then went up by Sunrise Ski resort Saturday to find a tree. Conner one happy kiddo! He is such a good boy.

Conner, Gramers, and Erik

Lindsey and Conner trying to stay warm. Conner where is your jacket?

Saturday morning, breakfast time! Conner had a cheese crisp, for BREAKFAST? (They ate 3 meals at this Mexican Restaurant (EL Farol.)

Conner, Erik and Lindsey trying to stay warm. We didn't have any snow clothes for Conner so his clothes fit really big! Erik's Uncle Jimmy and his kids came too. Lindsey and Conner liked that, he has Grand kids their ages.

Absolutely GORGEOUS!

Look at all that snow! Conner walking, Lindsey and Gramers.

Conner's clothes were really big. What a good sport. Luckily one of his friends had some snow boots for him. I am glad his feet stayed warm and dry.

As for Carly, Cole, Nana and I we did just fine. We stayed warm and enjoyed each other's company. Nana was a good sport as I drug her around to several stores. She was sweet and helpful! Cole loves her! (above picture taken May 2008 - Nana and Tina). I couldn't believe I didn't have a camera to take pictures of our fun weekend.

Carly got to have Stephanie (Tina's only girl - Erik's sister) spend the night. The girls had a blast. They played, did crafts, colored, made cookies and kept each other busy. (above picture was taken summer 2005)

Friday night Cole did wake up at 2:30 am with a horrible cough. I gave him a breathing treatment and finally got him back to sleep around 4am. Saturday night Erik took him in to our dr.'s after hours office. Dr. said it is all asthma related, ugh! Time to do breathing treatments every 3 hours, fun!

THANKSgiving is spent with FAMILY...

There are many things I am thankful for. My top 5 are:

1. The gospel in my life. I feel so blessed to have been raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am grateful for the Savior Jesus Christ for his birth and death so I can have eternal life.
2. For my family - Erik, Lindsey, Conner, Carly and Cole

They bring so much happiness to my life. They help me each day try to be a better person.
3. the temple

4. For Erik's job which provides for our family and gives us amazing insurance.

5. For tender mercies.
We spent our Thanksgiving with the Larsen side for lunch.
The food was so delicious!
After we ate the men/Conner went out and played football in the road. Conner was thrilled. The women looked through the Black Friday ads and eventually made it outside to be the cheerleaders.
Carly made sure everyone had snacks (is it possible to even want any more food?)
Crew making a silly face showing me his snack!
Sienna, how could anyone say NO to that face?
Case, he loves to be outside!

Whitney and Carly

Kylee and Oma

Brynn, Ramie and Crew playing house.

Larissa and Heather

Papa Larsen and Lindsey

All the men...

Jase and Lindsey

WOW, look at Uncle Logan - what a jump!

Carly and Papa

Lance and his boys. Check out there shoes! Matching high top black converse!

The later part of our day was spent with the Morris side. More yummy food and more cousins to play with.

Stephanie, Carly, Megan, Kaelyn eating yummy pie!

Silly boys...Caleb, Jared, Conner and Jacob
Erik and Cole

The teenage girls: Jordan, Lauren, Lindsey and Sheridan

Shelene and Marcus (it was so good to see Marcus he is always working at Target)!

They are great examples to the younger kiddos. I love visiting with them and hearing about their young adult lives.

Liz, Tina and Liesl fun sister-in-laws! I think I am their favorite sister-in-law (oh I am their only sister-in-law, LOL)!
Papa Morris relaxing after dinner.

Famous Richard Webb, the best temple photographer!

Uncle Brian - he is our silly UNCLE!
To end the day...

Lindsey, Sheridan and Lauren talked me into taking them to...

You got it Lindsey finally got to see TWILIGHT!

(It was Lauren's 4 time to see it and Sheridan's 2!) Lindsey loved it!
The girls spent the night and I think feel asleep sometime early moring?

The end of a wonderful Thanksgiving!