Larson's First Official Race

Larson, 4 years old, ran his first race KIDS RUN FOR KIDS (for the Soaring Wings Ranch) to benefit abused and abandoned kids. He did a great job and earned a medal too!

He was also an interactive spectator for the 1/2 marathon adult race. He and Layton used megaphones to support some of friends and family. Here is a pic of Larson holding Aunt Beth's sign, as she loves the Miley Cyrus song, "Party in the USA." There are race pics also posted on my biz blog.

Rodeo Day at Preschool

Larson had cowboy dress up day at school. He said that he wanted to be a nice cowboy, despite the black hat! A friend did tell us that he looked like a young George Strait! Ha! He came home with a black sheriff star painted on his face too- looked like the real deal!
Layton said, "Dress me too, Mommy!" I think they'd be adorable (and SIMPLE) costumes for Halloween, but they've got other plans! :) That's for a later posting!
I got some new equipment on my camera and Larson is always the willing model! I think his little cheeks are filling out now! This child has finally developed an appetite. He cleans his plate now and has food cravings! He's sprouting up a bit too....too big of a big boy now! ~:

Make a Smilebox slideshow

(2) Big Wheels Keep on Rollin'

Off to get knee and elbow pads tomorrow! :) See video footage below for Larson's big milestone today on August 31, 2009!

Goodbye Training Wheels!!!!!!

<---PRESS PLAY arrow to watch video-Quoting Larson, "Bye bye baby wheels!" I'm one proud Mommy- "sniff, sniff!" From the moment he got on-- he balanced himself like a pro and started crazy turns, stunts, peeling his tires, etc. It would not let me load the total 8 min. video here, that I captured, and not that I wanted to hear myself squeal throughout the whole thing anyway! :) I think he's been secretly practicing- fine gross motor skills- yahoo! What a wild ride it's been raising this 4 year old! He's just growing up TOO fast and a TAD daring at that! (under my breath, I was corralling Layton out of the street...chanting, "hurry, come on"-not wishing Larson along any faster-ha!)

Our PMaw's Milestone Birthday Surprise!!!!

SURPRISE and it was off to Mike's Place, then Elite Nails for pedicures, with friends! She is so deserving and needed much, much more, if we could've provided! Happy birthday PMaw: to one selfless, ever- giving, driven lady- my MomnLaw! We're so proud to have you!

May You Always Love School This Much!!!

University of Central Arkansas Child Study Center
4 Year Old Program- 2 full days this year (lunch and naps)! He was so excited to finally start back! For the last several weeks, he awoke asking, "Is today the day?" His first day was yesterday and when I picked him up, he said his favorite part was playing with his friend, James Patrick! Well big bro did fine, but lil bro was lost without Larson! "Where next, where next, get Larson, get Larson?" I can't count the times that I said "not yet!" Layton did go and stay at Poppy's house a few hours while I ran a few errands. It never phased him that I left him; (MR. Glingy) didn't even follow me to the door! They both are growing fast and furious! I called Larry and said, "Okay we've done our job and raised 2 secure and confident kiddos!" sniff, sniff. No, I didn't want either of them to cry for me, but once I'm out the door, I start to wonder if they're really okay! Now I know just how independent they are becoming! I know it will only continue in that direction, again, fast and furious! During this phase, I'll need much prayer and preparation! Nighty, night! :)