Just a Random and Quick Update

I'm kind of slacking at this blog thing! We have been so busy with work, church callings, basketball games, getting baby stuff done, and I have had the stomach flu! We have still found time to have fun though.

Last saturday Chase went to play tennis with my brother Mat. It was fun to watch them. I went out to hit a ball or two, and made a fool of myself. Picture a 7 month pregnant lady trying to run around the court! I served a few times, and everytime it went over the fence. I guess I'm not the most talented when it comes to tennis! Chase and Mat are both really good, so despite the cold it was a fun hour of watching them!

We got a "new" stove! Well, here is the story! My sister in law Katie gave us her parents old stove. It was really nice, and in good condition. We picked it up on Tuesday night, and got rid of our puke yellow one!!! YEAH!!! It looked so nice in our kitchen! We cleaned it and wiped it all down- It had sat in the gargae for a couple months. It was BEAUTIFUL! So, the next morning we got up to Molly going crazy... she was catching mice. I hate mice! I asked, or screeched, for Chase to throw it out. I meant throw it out in the outside trash. Chase thought I mean throw it out on the front lawn! I automatically knew it had come from the stove! the day before Molly just sat there by the stove and didn't move. She was almost stalking it! I went down and bought a couple mouse traps... I might have gone a little overboard- I bought 12! That night Chase took the stove outside and opened it. Sure enough it was filled with mouse poop! Even Chase was scared to keep going through it. We found where they had built their nest- right under the range top. I was done with it! We both decided to cook with that was just asking to die! We went today and bought a new stove. Its used, but in good condition. we did a very detailed check for mice or spiders or any other living thing- IT IS THING FREE!!!! Thank goodness! That just adds to our list of stories to tell our kids !

Molly has decided that the babies room belongs to her! She sleeps in the bassinet, and in the bottom of the stroller. We have had to just start closing the door. Chase bought a new leather recliner for him and the baby. He said he wanted something nice to hold his daughter in! The cat thinks its for her too. I swear this cat is going to need therapy when little Rylee comes!

Last week I went to lunch with one of my good friends Barbie! We went to Gateway to eat, and did a little shopping too. It was such a nice day. I even got burnt on my arms and face. It was so good to catch up with her and see her again. We went by Chasey's work while we were up there too. He wanted some pictures of the job site to show his family back in Florida. We even saw Chase as he went for a bathroom break... HA!!

Chase on the Job!


UH OH! More baby clothes! We couldn't resist- Barb and I went nuts!

Me and Barbie

Molly sleeping on the baby stuff

We found you! This is where those little rodents had been living.. YUCCCCKKK!

Here goes nothing! Chase about to open the back of the stove

Chase show-casing his talent!

I didn't ever post this, and Chasey wanted his family to see his GREAT win! His basketball team won their championship this year. Chase had alot of fun playing on his team, and was gald he was able to play this year. Last year he couldn't do any sports cause of his knee. It was alot of fun to go watch him. I couldn'tgo at first cause I was so sick with the baby. I made it to the last few games though. Notice his red socks. He wore those for good luck... I guess they worked cause they won by 20. Their team made it into the Spanish Fork press as well... Chase was pretty proud of himself for that!

60 degrees and LOVING it!

Its finally warm enough weather to go outside! It has been in the 60's this past week, and so BEAUTIFUL! Chase and I have been outside as much as we can. On Sundays Chase and I like to go to the soda machine at Maceys and get us a drink, then go for a sunday ride before church. This week we went down to Utah Lake. We wanted to go see all of the ice that had broken from the lake and washed up on shore. It was mostly melted though, so we just walked around. It was so warm, and fun to just be outside in the sunshine. We took Molly, our cat, with us. I don't know what she thought of it. I'm suprised she didn't run away from us. Yesterday we went to Salem Pond with John & Summer and their two girls. We fed the ducks and walked around the pond. There were alot of people there fishing and enjoying the warm weather. I guess we all have to take full advantage of this weather cause it could snow tommorow... we are in Utah!

Chase and I

only 10 weeks and 6 days until the baby comes!
Kenna getting the bread. I think she ate more then the ducks did!

The Larsen Fam
John, MaKenna, Summer, and Sayla


Visiting mom on Sunday

Our Family Picture

Me and Molly

Utah Lake

This is the best picture we got. It was so bright we both kept squinting!

This baby better be a GIRL!!!

On Wednesday my Mom, Shani, Katie , and Summer threw me a baby shower. it was alot of fun! We invited over 70 people, and all but 10 showed! It was so fun to see everyone, and open PINK stuff! If Rylee comes out a boy we are in trouble! I appriciate everyone who came, and I apprciate all the nice things I got. This little girl is going to be VERY spoiled. I tried to get some pictures of everyone, but with so many people it was hard. These are just random shots with some of the people who came!

Of course Shani came. Her and her family drove down from Tooele. I was gald that they were all there. I kow its hard for them to come during the week, so I was grateful they all came!
Crazy Aunt Judy! She kept putting stuff in her shirt to look pregnant!

My sister Shani, and two of my three sister in laws Summer and Katie
The shower was so nice thanks to these ladies and my mom! They made all the food- which was of course very good! Katie gave me my bouncer, and Shani and Summer went in on my swing. Two things I REALLY needed! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!


Chaseys parents were still in town, so they got to come. I'm glad it worked out that way. It was fun for everyone to meet them, and for them to be part of the shower!

Judy and Tammy.

I had to put a picture of Tammy in. This is Summers mom, and she is one of the most AMAZING ladies I know. She has always supported our family in big events. She gave me the best towels. Its really one of the only things I wanted, and she gave me two!

Shani, Katie, Summer, Me

Katie, Karen, Me, Shani, Mallori

Karens family gave me a carseat and stroller. Its really cute and very nice! I was glad that alot of Karens family came!

My two New Yorkers!

Linds and Jovs came... I was sooooo happy to see them! I didn't really get to talk to them, but it was good to see them!

My mom did a great job on the shower too! She made sure everyone was taken of, and made the shower perfect!

Rylee's gifts!

I think we are set. We have a few more things to get, and then we just have to wait until she comes! THANK YOU again to everyone who came!

* Our Park City Weekend *

Chasey's dad and step-mom came to Park City on Friday. They have come every year for the past 10 years. They have a time share in a condo at The Canyons. Its nice for them to come now cause Chase is here! We met up with them on Saturday morning- it was so good to see them. Pat had hurt is knee, so skiing was out saturday. He stayed back at the condo, and Dina, Chase and I went to a few places in Park City. I had never been to the Olympic Park, and Dina wanted to go. It was really fun. They had all the Olympic stuff in a musuem, and things you could try. We watched these young kids practicing ski jumps. It was incredible!! They couldn't have been more then ten years old. It was impressive! After the park we went to the outlets. I guess I was in more of a shopping mood then Chase and Dina, so we only went to one store. Childrens Place was having a huge sale- I got some way cute clothes for Rylee! We went back after that and met up with Chasey's dad. Some band was playing outside, so we went to that. It was alot of fun. Then we went to dinner in Park City. The food was delicious!!! I really hadn't eaten all day, so I pretty much shoveled in my food. Ididn't want to keep saying that I needed to eat all day, so I just kind of snacked here and there! I was so happy when we finally had a meal. I only stayed over one night, but Chasey stayed two nights. He went snowboarding with Dina on Sunday and had a blast! It was perfect weather, and there weren't a whole lot of people there! He got home today. I know it was only one night I didn't see him, but I kind of missed him! It was a fun weekend, and we were both so glad to see Pat and Dina!!

Dina and Chasey trying out the bobsled.
What a good skier!

He looks so determined to run with the torch!


These are the kids practicing. We watched them for about twenty minutes. We couldn't get over how young they were!


Outside the Olympic Park.

Dina, Chasey, Pat

We gave Dina and Pat those jackets for Christmas. They look good in them!

Listening to the band play

Chase and I

Eating in Park City

Dina, Chasey, Pat

My face looks so chubby- I don't know why I thought a turtle neck was okay?!

We had so much fun with Chasey's parents!

Chase and Dina hitting the slopes. Chase only took one picture... if I was there I would have taken a few more! Oh well at least he got one!

Our Busy Sunday

Sunday was a busy day for us! John and Summer blessed their baby, Sayla, Sunday morning. John did a really good job, and gave her a beautiful blessing. We all went back to their house after for a brunch. It was fun to see everyone- even Shani came down! Then we had our ward... well Chasey went to our ward. I went to my moms to see the fam! Then dinner at my moms with everyone... which was fun. All the kids love playing toether. Shani and her family aren't down alot, so her kids love seeing everyone and playing until the very last second. Chase and I left after that and went home to finish watching the Nascar Race. Then we couldn't resist not going outside for a game of catch... it was BEAUTIFUL weather yesterday!!! It felt like spring and I loved it. It was a good day, and even better to see everyone!

Chase informed me that baseball players don't smile when they take pictures... sorry Mr. baseball!
A quick game of catch before the sun was completely gone. It was quite the scene to see me have to bend down and get the ball... and I still have three months

My Mom, Shani, me
I had more pictures of the family but forgot to put them on. I don't know how to go back and add pics without getting them out of order... sorry everyone else who was there!

I Love this girl... she is the cutest baby! Everyone fights over her! You would think that after 12 grandkids it wouldn't be like that, but it is. Chase kept telling me, " Just let everyone else hold her. You will have your own really soon." I guess he is right, but I still wanted her!

Chase bought me some really cute maternity dresses for church! Isn't he the best husband?!

All the boys after the blessing

Chris ( SHani's hunsband), Chasey ( the cutest one), Johnny, Pops, and Mat

The whole family minus Dustin & Mary and their kids!

Rachel and Sayla.

Rachel wanted to hold Sayla so bad, but didn't dare ask Summers brother for her. She was so happy when she finally got her!

The Ladies Love Chase!

Chase told me the other day that he didn't realize he was marrying into 12 neices and nephews. He loves it though. All the girls... except MaKenna love him. MaKenna doesn't like him cause he doesn't wear pink! Shani's girls can't leave him alone- always sitting on his lap, jumping on him, tackling him... they love their Uncle Chase!