So far nothing new to report. Everyone has had a spell of being sick all starting with Gracie. Everyone but Brian has been sick at some point or another. Gabbie got punched in the mouth and lost another tooth. Everyone seems to say shes just like me but Im a lover not a fighter. School is going well. I registered for my big placement test for April 9 so I spend some time studying for that. Lilyans basketball season is over and both babies play baseball for Blue Lick. School is going well for Christian and he really likes it. No baby yet. I did take Mechelle to the ER last week because of onset labor but contractions werent increasing. Hopefully soon but only the good lord knows. We sure are ready. Mechelle is feeling well though. My dad had a birthday on the 6th and Lily and Christian's Aunt Crystal has a birthday on the 28th. I believe we are gonna head to the lake for the weekend. Well, other then that nothing new to report. Next time I post maybe well have a new baby with pictures. CANT WAIT!!!! GO CATS!!!

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I had College of Education orientation on Saturday from 12-2 and that went ok. The baby shower went GREAT! I dont think it could have turned out any better. I did take a few photos but the gift table didnt get an updated photo. They got everything they needed plus more! It was a good time! All the kids got a goldfish and they were very excited about that. However! I was helping Mechelle put Grant's stuff away and Grace dropped Gabbie's fish on the floor. Of course, Gabbie had a MELTDOWN. We got the fish safe back in it's bowl but about an hour later it died. So Mechelle and I ran to the store incognito to get a new "Beth" (Gabbie named her fish Beth). She never even knew a difference.

Today we went to Fazolies and to the park because it was so nice. Friday we took Lily to see Sarah and she has an ear infection and Christian is starting to get sick. Lily has basketball on Saturday and then teeball "try outs" after that.

Mechelle is 50% effaced and 2 cm dialated and Grant has already "dropped" so were just patiently waiting for the big day. Other then that school and the kids keep by SUPER busy. Have a great weekend and I hope next time I post we have a new baby!

Christian's Birthday party was great. He sure is blessed. After his party Crystal, Jalynn, Gabbie, Gracie, Brian, Mechelle, Lilyan, Christian and myself all went to the movies. That was SUPER fun! Christian started school on Monday and I cried like a little girl. He did really well though. Then his first bus ride was yesterday and he loved that as well. He's only on the bus on the way to school for like ten minutes so I'm ok with that for now.

Mechelle is about to pop and is already dialated so we should have a baby soon. The shower is Saturday and I cant WAIT! Tons and tons of planning and it's gonna be a great time.

I've have a cold for the past few days but I'm killing some meds and juice because I can't be sick with throwing a shower and then with the birth of the baby... I'll post pictures from the shower soon. Have a great weekend!

Life has been everything but calm and peaceful. With vistiation and a funeral and school and baby shower stuff and Christian's Birthday. I think there should be more hours in a day!

Christian just got his birthday photos taken and they turned out pretty good. He went to Arena Cross this weekend so that is why he has a FOX jersey and a FOX hat. He LOVED it. Since Christian has a speech problem he is now able to attend preschool. I can't believe my baby is starting school ALREADY! The 21st will be super hard for me.. :-( He also is almost potty trained!

Lilyan still plays basketball on Saturdays and even made 2 baskets her last game. We also signed up both kids for tee ball in the spring.

Prayers go out to a friend who had a baby born premature at 23 weeks. Collette Taylor is the baby's name.

Christians birthday party is Saturday and the baby shower is next Saturday. Everyone else is doing fine. Have a great week and weekend. Will post photos of his party.

Thoughts and prayers go out to close family friends of the entire family who's dad passed away today. He has hit by a semi while working. Young dad with a 16 year old son and a 2 year old grandson. I hate funerals. Sad day for the Allen family.

Goodness have we been busy. Lily had her basketball game Saturday morning. Saturday night we all went to Steak N Shake. Gabbie, Gracie, Kaylee, mom, dad, Brian, Mecehelle and myself. That was really nice. Then yesterday we spent the day over at Brian and Mechelle's house. They got some painting and organizing done. My mission was to get Gabbie's new bed up and get both girls rooms situated. They love their new rooms. My other goal was to put up Grant's crib while the boys did things outside. I got that done and that made Mechelle feel better. I believe Mr. Grant will be here in about 5 weeks. The baby shower is in 4 weeks. YAY! Other then that, nothing new to report. Class starts back up this week and I go on Tuesdays from 6-9:10. 

Congrats to my friend Amy and her husband Evan who just had a baby, Brooklynn. Have a great week and a wonderful weekend!

Vacation was great but of course not long enough. The next few months are pretty busy for us. I didn't take many photos but here they are. I'll explain a few of them. In one photo, we were at the water park during the first half of the Green Bay vs Atlanta game so I had to bring my lucky Driver jersey to represent. GO PACK GO! In another photo, I was having a heart to heart with Grace about why she should go down the big water slides. Neither of the girls wanted to go down but Uncle Bess knew once they went down they'd love it. It was the getting them to go down that was the problem. Needless to say they both went down the slides, both loved it, and both got bribed by a toy. Baby shower invites were sent out a few days ago and birthday invites will be going out soon as well. Finals this week then I have a week break. Lilyan has a basketball game tomorrow. Have a great weekend!

For those of you who know me pretty well, today would be Jaxon's Birthday. I remember the first time I met him and my Alma. Our bond was like no other. I also remember when he died, bawling my eyes out in my truck sitting outside Spalding because I had no clue what kind of gift I wanted to get my sweet Jaxon. I think about Jaxon every day and know he is "safe in the arms of Jesus".

Jaxon January 18, 2010 - April 1, 2010

VACATION HERE WE COME!!!!

Money spent at the outlet malls...$700

One night stay at our resort...$450

Dinner down at the water park...$150

Pregnant Mechelle, 4 kids having the time of their life, and 5 adults acting like kids again...Priceless

I hope everyone has a great week and weekend. I'll post photos as soon as we get home.

Lilyan started basketball today. She plays for the Blazers. Chris is the coach and team mom here...I thought I'd post some photos.(Some are sideways and I't to lazy to find em) I'll be sure to record some of her first game and record it. Funny, my daughter is the only girl I know that wants to wear leg warmers and a hairbow for her basketball games. What a DIVA! (Wonder where she gets that from) Christian isn't old enough so he was rather PISSED. I hope everyone has a great week!

So Christmas at the Larson's what nothing short but amazing and chaotic. Presents galore and a real good time. The boy's had to work on Christmas Day so we had ours the following Monday and then again Friday with the friends of the family . So on Christmas day I headed down to the Wayside Christian Mission and helped serve lunch. All I can say is my family and I are so blessed. Especially Lilyan and Christian. They get so much stuff every holiday and birthday that 1/2 of the gifts they get will  never even make it out of the package.

Congrats to my cousin Lauren who just got engaged and also just found out she will be having a baby in August. We are pretty excited to plan a trip there for all the summer festivities.

Mechelle is feeling good these days and I'm finalizing baby shower stuff. I think Grant will be here in about 8 weeks. We are all so ready for him to be here and make another wonderful addition to our growing family.

Please say some prayers for someone I know who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.

I also cut my hair...yes..all of it off. Kinda don't like it but I was told "It will grow back." Class starts back up tomorrow as well.

We had a good New Years as well and all I can say to that is C-A-T-S Cats Cats Cats. GO CATS! I will post more photos when we get back from vacation.

I hope everyone had a great holiday, a good 2010, and an even BETTER 2011.

(Here are some photos in no particular order.)