Free Therapy from Taylor Swift

Ok, so lately we have had some stress in our lives. Somethings have happened and Logan is currently unemployed. We have been very fortunate for good people and family and are making it. Unfortuntately his old boss just can't let go, so that makes it hard for us to let go. Last night I had a break down and there was my best friend, Logan to pick me up and be the awesome rock that he is. Moving along with the story, this morning I was out running and at the end when I really try to push it, Taylor Swift's song "Mean" came on. I sang this song and it helped release all the angst that I had from last night. I highly recommend this. I feel 100x better and it was all free. There is this part in the song that she says " Liar and Pathetic and alone in life" I like to say this part but I add my own like " delusional " but keep liar and pathetic. I can say all the things that I want to this individual but kind of nicer and outside where no one else can hear me, I may get some stares, but I am used to that now living here. If you have any feelings of angst or frustration towards anyone or anything, seriously try this, go out for a run blast this song, sing it and add your own words where you want, and at the end, I guarantee that you will feel 100x better!!

We are still alive and kickin'

Since my last post, a long time ago, a lot has happened. McCray started and graduated from Kindergarten. This was sad for me, since Kindergarten is the WHOLE day here. But he does get Friday's off, so that is super nice! I did cry the first day, but am loving summer and having him home with me ALL day!!
While on vacation in Utah last summer, Cahl had his first seizure. Many doctor appointments later he was diagnosed with Epilepsy. I am happy to report that he is doing awesome on his medication and has been seizure free for 7 months,(knock on wood). He is so full of energy and loves following his big brother around, doing everything that he does. He still loves to cuddle with me and I love it.


Maggie turned one and is doing all the things a normal one-year old does, I guess. Girls are just so different from boys. She loves her babies and is not the biggest eater. If she is tired, she usually will just lay down by me and go to sleep, except at church. She is starting to talk and I love her little voice. She also loves to hum and won't take any crap from her brothers. She is Logan's princess and is truly spoiled!! I love dressing her and get pretty sad when she won't keep "pretties" in her hair. She does not have much hair, but everyone keeps telling me that she will, so we are patiently waiting.

Here is our little family, (I am taking the picture) at Bronco day at the park. These are the two superbowl trophies, back to back championships! Logan loved seeing these and the boys did too. We are hanging in there and loving the summer.

Birthday,Wrestling, RSV and more....

On Saturday, March 6th McCray turned 5!! Mere,Matt and Kids came to visit. It was a really fun day! I can't believe he is already five, where does the time go!! He is such the perfect son, and I feel so blessed to have him for mine!!

McCray also had his first wrestling match on his birthday. This is the first year that he is wrestling and really likes it. He got a medal for fourth place, he was really happy!!

Thanks Tomena for these awesome bunk beds. Logan did an AWESOME job of sanding them down and refinishing them. The boys love them and thankfully it has helped Cahl sleep better.

On Maggie's 3 week old birthday we had to rush her to the ER because her color was off and she was getting blue around her lips. She had RSV and was in the hospital for a couple of days, and came home on oxygen. She has made a full recovery and is off oxygen and is growing like a reed. I still love to cuddle and hug her, I think she is getting spoiled, oh well.

I just thought this was cute, she is SACKED OUT!!!

What we know about Maggie......

After two boys, I was ready to buy girl clothes. I have been really lucky to have sisters who have helped by donating theirs. Maggie looks good in pink. I love dressing her and making her " girlie." She really doesn't like getting dressed, but doesn't she look soo cute!!

Maggie has big feet. I like to call them " Thumper feet." This makes wearing socks challenging. Newborn socks don't fit and the next size up are a little too big. She definitely has my "Blake" feet.

Maggie has really long fingers. Her cousin Morgan who is 7 months older has the same problem. I am hoping that they will both play piano and then they can play duets. I love her long fingers wrapped around mine. Babies hands are just so sweet!!

Maggie does not like the bath too much. Her "nubbin" fell off after about a week, so she was able to finally take a full bath, yeah!! She didn't like it too much, but she did smell really good afterwards!!

Maggie already makes faces. This is her "OOOO" face. I swear she already smiles. I love to watch her sleep and watch her facial expressions. I can't wait until she can talk.

Maggie Jo, Sweet Baby Girl

Maggie Jo Larsen was born on Sunday February 7th at 6:06 am. We arrived at the hospital at 5:20 and she popped out 40 minutes later. It was a fast delivery.

Maggie was 6lbs 3oz and 20 inches long. She is our smallest, but sweetest, baby yet.

Her big brother McCray LOVES holding her. He will sit for an hour and just hold and talk to her. She loves looking up at him. This is the first time he got to hold her since the boys weren't allowed to visit in the hospital with the whole H1N1 business.

Other big brother Cahl loves to poke her and kiss her hands. He likes to hold her for about 5 seconds and then he is done. He is a very big helper and likes to get me diapers and wipes. He is very curious about her and likes to poke her wherever he can.

Meet Sparky

Ever since Sadie's return, McCray has been begging for a puppy. He wanted one for his birthday this year from us. Last Thursday Logan was in Monte Vista at the Radio Shack and the lady there had found some puppies on the road and was giving them away. Logan and I decided to get one and give it to McCray for his early birthday present. McCray's eyes lit up when Logan gave it to him and it only took him two seconds to name him Sparky. These two are in love with each other, the dog follows McCray around and whines for McCray to pick him up. He is a fairly calm dog and loves playing with Sadie. Porter and Sparky are still trying to get used to each other, but Sparky is a pig and likes to eat all of Porter's food. We are not sure what kind of dog he is, but McCray loves him and is doing a very good job of taking care of him.

Tubing on New Year's Eve

On New Year's eve we went tubing with the Larsen's. Chera and Brandon were still down from Denver, so they came along. It was a nice day, but the wind was blowing, so it did get a little chilly. McCray loved going down and even climbed the hill by himself, but Cahl was more interested in playing in the snow with his Jo-Jo.

Cahl did go down a couple of times with Logan and Chera, and it wasn't his favorite. Next year I bet he will like it better.

Logan was HOT with the ice in his goatee!! I did not go down, but came to watch the boys. After we were done we had hot chocolate and breakfast burritos from Pixie. It tasted really good. It was a fun day and we can't wait to go again!!