Latest Project

While there hasn't been a lot of extra time for projects over the last several months, we managed to finish this bench before we moved. As usual, we kept the prototype. Eventually, you too will have the chance to bid on this item on our very next blog auction!

Family Reunion

In August we made a journey to Chataqua Lake in NY for the first annual Larson Family reunion. The kids got to hang out with cousins they only see a couple of times a year. There was swimming, campfires, sparklers, more food than you can imagine, and Rock Band. That's right. I am so sorry I didn't get a picture of Eric on drums and Rici on lead vocals. It was a sight to behold.








Madison-totally posing!
































OMG!!
Cutest puppy ever





Rici is chillin' after a long day of "family time"

Birthday Girl

We decided to have Alyssa's birthday party at home with a few of her friends. It turned out to be a beautiful day (thankfully!) and the kids played outside for the entire 4 hour party.








Alyssa researched party games and came up with some relays and cool games. We supplemented with the water slide, hillbilly horseshoes, and of course, cake!




Ever the girly girl, Alyssa chose a Pirates of the Carribean cake complete with a Kraken made of icing and a Jack Sparrow action figure.






















It's a good thing her friends know her so well. No Barbies here!




Grandma Crazy Hair and Madison made the trip for the party. This is the cool new bike Grandma got her.

Visitors from Maryland

Edyn and Shaelyn, our friends from MD came to the mountain for a visit in July. We checked out a local mountain lake and state park. It was a beautiful park with a great playground.

I swear Aaron's not as skinny as he looks in this picture! The water was a little cool even in July.

A Day at the Playground

Nikki and Madison came for a visit at the beginning of the summer. We decided to take the kids to the new playground at Alyssa's school.

I love the slide hair!














My little monkey-boy.













Madison insisted on swinging by herself on the big swing. And she only fell off once! She just keeps getting cuter.












And we wrapped up the day at home with the water slide and some popsicles. Madison loved the water slide. We had to drag her off at dinner time.

Roxy

This is the kids' favorite picture of Roxy. They call it "mid-flap". They laugh hysterically every time they see it!


Madison is fully enjoying hanging out with Roxy. Roxy, however, is not so sure!

Summer Hair Cut

Alyssa decided she wanted a new do for summer. The woman ended up cutting off about 6 inches! I was terrified for her to realize how short it was but she loved it.

I was so happy to have the camera when I saw the result of the comb-out!