FIRST RANCH BBQ

We had some warm weather in April, so we had a BBQ up at the ranch after church. It was such a nice day- and even better food. There is just something about a good hamburger with everything on it on a warm day! It was just Chase and I, my dad, and John and Summer & their girls. Everyone else was gone on Spring Break. Makenna had a fun time playing in the water and dirt and looking for bugs. We went on some 4-wheeler rides, and just relaxed by the water.

The yummy food... Dad brought his famous potato salad!
Chase and John trying to get the dogs to jump off the diving board

Realxing

Chase and I stopped on our 4-wheeler ride to snap a picture

Our Mayan Adventure

Okay so here is " Our Mayan Adventure..."

For my birthday we went to eat with some friends up in Sandy. We decided to go to the Mayan... you know for the fun atmosphere and the "good" mexican food. K, so Chase and I pick up Jovy and head up to meet everyone else. We get there and its about an hour wait- its a saturday night so we knew we would have to wait. It was good to catch up with Matt & Barb and Jenn & her husband. We talked about old New York times, and married life... Sorry Jovy! I think we were the loudest group in there. Everytime we stopped talking it was almost dead silent- oh well we are fun people, and fun people are LOUD! Our name is fianlly called and we go to the 3rd floor and sit way back so we can't see any of the show. We asked if we could be moved so we could see the cliff divers and all that. Our waitress looked like a deer in the headlights. She didn't know what to say. It was like she couldn't remember what her waitress handbook said about that question. Finally she just said, " Well those are reserved for people who are already here and coming up later." It made no sense, and the whole time we were there most of the tables remained empty. We still saw some of the show, and took pictures with the random men who walk around and sound like they have terets. We fianlly got our food, and mine was soooo grose. Long story, but I didn't end up paying for it. Then we wiated and waited for her to come back with our cards after we had paid. In the meantime I was in the bathroom puking up the salsa and chips... oh the joys of pregnancy. It was kind of a bummed dinner, but fun to see everyone again! Thanks for coming Salt Lake friends!

Chase and I with the crazy man who isn't allowed to speak english
Matt Barb Chase Me

All the Girls

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!

Hot Dog Fry

Last week we went to Dad and Karens for a hot dog fry. They have a huge field in back of their house... well their whole backyard is fields, but one in particular. It was perfect weather and everything was pretty dry. The kids had a blast doing hot dogs and smores. Shani was down too, so that made it more fun. After we ate we went on a littel 4-wheeler ride up to the ranch. We saw a few deer, but no elk. It was a good night with the family.

Enjoying the fire and the company. I love Sam's face in this picture!
Mat and Karen

Mallori and Grandpa Craig

Me and my belly... with Mat in the background.

A big down side to having a husband who works his butt off to provide for our family is that he can't make it to any family thing until after 7 pm. We missed you Chasey!

Ben was so fun to take on the 4-wheeler. He always wants to go faster- then when we do he says slow down!!!

Playing around with the camera. I love this boy!

*Easter*

This year Easter was alot of fun. My mom had a big Easter Egg hunt at the park by her house the monday before Easter, and we had dinner. It was alot of fun to get together with everyone. We had to have it early, so it wasn't too cold for the kids- that meant all the husbands were still at work. The kids had a good time searching for eggs, candy, and prizes.

Easter morning was fun too. The Easter bunny found both Chase and I. We both got baskets with our favorite treats in them. Along with a dvd, some new tennis balls, and an outfit for Rylee. My favorite thing was my Dr. Pepper... does the Easter bunny know me or what? Chasey and I were going to dye eggs, but decided with just the two of us it was too much work. We did our own form of Easter Egg dying this year... check out the picture! My mom was out of town visiting Dusitn and his family, so we had Easter dinner with Grandma.Mat and Katie came down too. Later we all went over to John and Summers house. It was a good day.

Easter at John and Summers
Chasey and Sayla... got to love those Larsen cheeks!

Grandma Betty with her Easter flowers that the Easter Bunny brought her

Chase going through his basket

Talent

Here is our Easter Egg.... its about ready to hatch

The Easter Egg Hunt at the park

Kate looks a little scary in this picture, but I love it!

Getting ready for us to say GO!!!

A Little Pre- Birthday

Sunday after conference we had everyone down for cake and ice cream for my birthday. My birthdays not for another week, but my sister was in town and Spring Break is the same week as my birthday. My mom made a delicious homemade carrot cake- it was so good! I have learned in my two years and two months of dating and being married to Chasey that if I want something for my birthday, Easter, or Valentines I just need to either buy it myself or get it done myself. It saves on a fight, and hurt feelings. He does a really good job at Christmas though! So thats what I did with this little get together. He takes the credit for it, which is fine with me, but I plan it all out. The weather was nice so we all hung out outside and played catch and visited. All in all it was a really good day with the family

Me and Chasey
Some of the kids and my mom

Summer stopped by on her way to work.
Summer, Me, Shani... we are missing Katie.

Chaseys cousin Margie was in town- it was so good to see her!

Mat couldn't wait to eat the carrot cake. He came outside with the candles lit and ready to sing Happy Birthday

Chase and Mallori playing catch

Some more of the kids with my Dad and Karen

Its a start!

Our crib and dresser finally came- I was so excited to get them!

Saturday night my mom and I drove over to pick them up while Chasey was at Priesthood with my dad and brothers. We also stopped and got fabric to make curtains. Chase got home at about eight, and right away started putting everything together. If you know Chase, you know that he is somewhat of a perfectionist. He went above and beyond putting the dresser together. He didn't just screw in the bolts, he glued everything in place and clamped it down. He hammered in extra screws. Whatever he could do to make it perfect he did. Eight hours later, the dresser was put together! Right before the last talk of Conference was when he finished. At least I know its not going to fall apart! The crib was a little less work, but is still Chasey approved! Thank You Pat and Dina for helping us buy it.

While Chasey was putting the furniture together, I was making curtains. I am so proud of them,but I have to give credit to Chaseys cousin Margie and her friend. They ironed everything on for me. I cut all the pieces out, and they did the ironing. They turned out real cute though!

The dresser towards the last hours.. notice the Tabernacle Choir on TV

The crib and the bedding. We still need a mattress.

Some more of the room. The dresser is against the other wall. I'll take better pictures when everything is done.

I stained the letters to match the crib.

* Less then 10 weeks *

Wednesday was my 31 week mark! We are under 10 weeks, and I am stoked!

Everything is going good still- I just get more tired everyday. I feel like such a waste at work. I take quiet time naps with the kids, and sit on the benches during recess and exercise. I used to never quit- jumping and running and skipping with all the kids! Oh well- what do you do? The kids in my class LOVE the "baby." I always have at least one set of hands on my stomach at all times. They think its so funny when she kicks them, and she is kicking harder everyday!

My doctor visit last week went good. The appointments are pretty short. He just measures me, listens for the heartbeat, weighs me, and then takes my money... ha! I measured 28 centimeters last week. He said I should be at about 30, but wasn't worried. He said my weight looked good- even though I am not too happy with it, but what girl is happy about gaining weight? I still have NO stretch marks- cross your fingers it stays that way. The doctor did say that if we are lucky little Rylee will be here the last week of May! Cross your fingers on that one too!

Other then the most uncomfortable heartburn in the world that burns my throat like fire, and always being exhausted things are going great! Her cute little kicks are turning into painful jabs to the ribs and wherever she can push! Its still neat to feel it though. Its seeming more and more real that she will be here so soon. I can't wait to see her- hopefully she gets those cute Larsen cheeks!

31 weeks!