Drinking from a firehose!

Ok... so that may be a little dramatic, but thats what I felt just now as I looked back through my pictures on the computer to figure out what I need to blog about.  ha ha... THERE IS SO MUCH catching up to do, too much.  So I may skimp out on a few cool pics, but you will get the idea.
Our summer has been fun, full, busy, and short.  We camped what seemed like every weekend.  (not really every weekend, but close)  It started at Girls Camp, then Payson Canyon, Strawberry Ridge, Yellowstone (which should get its own post), Day camp for Kaylee, Brothersen Camp, Kaylee's baptism, Clampett Camping trip to Strawberry Ridge,  Digicert party, Demolition Derby and Back to school!  Im sweating just typing all of that! 
But the whole point of this post, is to say.... I will post some pics here soon about all that!  I love my family and this summer spent with them was priceless to me as a wife and mother.  I am so thankful and relieved that we can be together forever! 

1st day Of Kindergarten!

 My adorable Kon-man is now in KiNdErGaRtEn!  I cant believe it!  

Just a quick warning:  TONS OF PICS BELOW!

 Just look at that smile!  Geesh... thats enough to melt my heart!

 Take note to his backpack!  It has Buzz Lightyear's retractable wings! 

 Kase wanted in on the pic action!

 At school:  it was a little rainy and bright, but Konnor is still smiling!

 Grandpa came and surprised him!

 Mommy hugs before class-time!  If you have never had a child go off to kindergarten before, remember this- Wear sunglasses!  You are going to cry watching your baby march off in a line full of kids going to take on the world! 

 We went a little early to take pics and play!

 THIS is my personal fave pic!  I mean how often can you capture a shot like this!!!?!!!  

I call it "I'm SO excited to go to Kindergarten jump!"

 His BF happens to be in his same class!  Lucky ducks!

He smiled at me, waved, said, "I love you mom" and marched in the door!  

Sure love him and hope he always remembers how awesome he is and that his smile can light up a whole room!

First day of 3rd Grade!

 She was SO excited to go to 3rd grade!  She has a well loved teacher this year!  I heard he is the most requested teacher in the school!  When Kyle gave her a blessing last night for the new school year, he asked her if there was anything she was nervous about... and she replied shocked and said, "No dad, I am just so excited!  Why would there be anything to worry about?"   ha ha.  Love her!

 Two of her best friends have this same shirt, and they all wanted to wear it together!  Maybe after school we can get a shot of all of them.  ha ha. 

Last night I made a fun dinner with A, B, C's, and the Magic School bus came and filled their lunch boxes with fun school stuff, candy, chap stick, and jewelery!  They were So excited to wake up to that!

 I did the usual pic morning at home and at the school.  But when we got there we saw there was a PARTY going on!  There was fun music on all of the speakers, balloons, red carpet, every employee cheering and giving high fives along the way!  This new principal knows how to have a great time!  Kaylee was SO excited!

 Kaylee on the red carpet!

 Kaylee being welcomed in the door with more party people!

Fun signs everywhere!  We really do have a fun school!  Hope my sweetheart has a great first day!

Now next week is Konnors first day of kindergarten!  Crazy how quick life is going by!  I love these children I have been blessed with!  Hope they spread their wings and fly to make a difference in the world!

Kaylee's Baptism DAY!

This is will be an outline of Kaylee's Baptism through pics.  

 We are so proud of our sweet Kaylee girl and her decision to be baptized!

 

Kaylee and Daddy just before the baptism!

 Mom and Dad loving on our sweet daughter!

 2/3rds of the Grandmas!  They both traveled a Long way to see this special ordinance!

 Aunt Emily and Drey! 

 Aunt Kellie and Grandpa Keith

 A hug for mom!

 Danny, Melony, Dawson and Ryan

 

Kaylee and Bishop Thue!

 After the baptism, we came back to the house for a brunch.  I had made a baptism dress out of chocolate cupcakes. 

 I made a poster for her big day to display.

 Chocolate Chocolate Chip muffins and punch.  Kaylee wanted the party to be decorated all in white with pops of light purple.  She also was ok with a CREPE BAR for the food!

 The night before the baptism, Paul, my mom, and I made crepes!!! Kathie made a couple fillings for the crepe bar.  1. Creme Cheese Mousse 2. Sweet Cream Cheese filling.  YUM!  We had all sorts of things to fill your crepes with!  I must say it was a huge hit!

 Aunties!

 

Grandma Basha

 Kaylee talking to Grandma Lynn in Afghanistan!!!! (the 1/3rd missing gram)

Now its all complete!

 Grandma Basha with the LARSONS!  My BFF!

 Kyle made a video of Kaylee's first 8 years!  Makes me cry every time I watch it! 

 Grandpa Paul Played the piano for the baptism and Grandma Kathie led the music.  Grandpa Keith said a prayer, and I gave the talk on Baptism.  The Martins sang"I Stand All Amazed"  and it was beautiful! 

Kyle and I 

Who knew our decision to be sealed would lead to so much joy, happiness, blessings, and love!

Kaylee's LDS Baptism Pics

 We were lucky enough to have the church corn field in our back yard, so we thought we would take a few pics with Kaylee in her dress!  It worked out great!  She was glowing!

 She really wanted a CTR punch pic!  We saw it on another blog somewhere, and we fell in love!

 This pic is our family FAVE!

 This pic is my fave!  I love how the sunset is making her face shine.  She is so beautiful!

Book of Mormon! 

Kyle and I had fun taking these pics!  They turned out great!  

Here was her Baptism Invite!  I think it turned out great!

Funeral

Kyles Grandpa Brothersen passed away and the family got together and told stories.  

 Kyle and Brandon are SO funny when they are together!

 I had SO much fun with these crazy Brothersen Girls!  The laughs will be cherished forever!  But sorry, not for the blog.  ha ha

 Kellie, our family, and Keith at the viewing, just before the funeral.

 The handsome Brothersen men!

 The Handsome boys!

 Kyle was a pallbearer .

 I loved this tender shot of him touching the casket of his Grandpa before they lowered it down.

The blessing of a death is the reunion with loved ones.  Grandpa and Grandma are finally together again happy and healthy, forever!