Kaylie's 15th Birthday

Happy Birthday Kaylie! I have a 15 year old daughter. She was at dance on her birthday (team try-outs) so I decided to bring the cake to her. She loved wearing her tiara (Not Really!) but all the dancers talked her into it for her special day. We sure do love you Kaylie and are so proud of all that you do.

Kaylie's Birthday cake...

Hollywood Vibe Competition

Kaylie's dance group competed at the Hollywood Vibe Competition in Phoenix, AZ. They got 1st place in their Hip Hop, and Mama I'm a Big Girl. They also got 2nd and 3rd with Sweet Dreams and Sparrow. Kaylie loves competing and enjoys being with all her dance friends.
Part of the dance gang at the Competition.


Kaylie and Mom at the Vibe.

Dance Recital

Another dance rectial has come and gone. Both Kaylie and Lacey did great jobs. Kaylie in her production number. A song they did about the devastation that happened in Louisiana with Hurricane Katrina.
Kaylie doing her Sparrow routine. Kaylie doing her Sweet Dreams routine
Trenton waiting on the stage- he's so happy to be here.

Lacey giving us her big cheer out.
Lacey cheering.
Kaylie's Hip Hop number.
Kaylie performing her Mama I'm a Big Girl dance.
Another Sparrow picture.

17 years

I'm amazed to think that we have been married for 17 years. I feel like I have been with you forever, but when I look back on it- it shocks me to think that 17 years have gone by. I have had so many wonderful memories with you and I look forward to many more. I love you Max.

Garron's Choir Concert

Garron had a choir concert for his school. He had to sing a solo (the Lion Sleeps Tonight Song). He also had to do some choreography, which he did very well. He really hates to be in the public eye...NOT!
Garron with his friends Preston and Eddie. (Nice pink jacket Preston)
Garron rocking out!
While am I the only one singing?

Larson Hike

Uncle Tony set up a hike for all the Larson Clan. We hike the old road just outside of Miami, AZ. It was about a 3 mile hike. After we finished the hike...and we did finish the hike (I can't say that for everyone!!) we made hobo dinners and s'mores. We had such a fun time. Thanks Tony!!

The Larson grandkids at the start of our hike.
Amy and Annie Skousen.
Nans holding Carter Grandkids by the fire.
Garron and Kaylie in the car getting warm...it was a bit windy.
Garron climbing the rocks.
Garron playing on the cattleguard.
Kaylie on the rocks.

Papa and Kaylie
The hike Garret Larson and Cass Carter with some of their kids.
Trenton and Lacey by the camp fire.

Max and Trenton on the hike.
Max and Kaylie in the wind.

Graduation

I finally did it- I graduated from college. I received my nursing degree and associates and it only took me 20 years.

The Mattison Gang- so happy to see their mom graduate.
My mom, me, Kandance, and Mandy at my nursing pinning ceremony.
My greatest support. I couldn't have done any of this without him.
Max, me, and my mom-in-law Gail.
I did it!!


Kaylie and I after the long graduation ceremony. Kaylie loved texting me throughout the ceremony with little funny comments. She loved the song that they sung ----talk about love (625,600 minutes).
My Parents and I after sneaking in lunch at Texas Road House before my actual graduation ceremony.
Max and I after the long ceremony.
Me, Nigel Thomson, and Karen Herzog- my nursing school support team. We put a lot of study time in.
The Graduates!