The Newest Larson!

Here's the newest Larson at 12 weeks! (Four weeks ago:) We just heard the little tikes heartbeat again today...nice and strong! The newest Larson is scheduled to arrive around Thanksgiving time! :)

12 Month Stats!

Between Grace's first birthday, traveling to Minnesota, and buying a house...I forgot to mention Grace's latest stats!

Height: 30 1/2 inches (90%) -still tall! :)

Weight: 21 lb. 7 oz. (60%)

Grace continues to be a delight! She loves to "talk" and also loves being around people! She walks around with her push walker, along furniture, and with us...but will sit down as soon as we let go. She loves to give kisses too! (As she opens her mouth and sticks her tongue out:)

Grace also had her first eye appointment last week! (It's free for babies under 1 yr.) We wanted to get them checked out just to be on the safe side...since Heather got her first pair of glasses at 11 months! Grace's eyes are perfect...just as we thought! :)

Cheese!

Happy Girl!

Grace with her buddy Elmo! :)

Our New Congregation!

Here are a few pictures of our new congregation! We took these on our way out of town before our long trip back to Saint Louis!

Our First House!

Well...here it is! We had the inspection this morning and plan to close on the house July 8th. This house was fresh on the market (five days!)

The outside (obviously) It has a one car attached garage with another two car garage in the back...

Living room when you walk in the front door...

Kitchen...

Sunroom...(not sure how we're going to use this room yet...)
Master bedroom...

Lovely hallway...(other bedrooms on the left...)

Bedroom #2...

Bedroom #3... (Grace's room??)

Bathroom...

Basement stairs...with the laundry room straight ahead...

Part of the downstairs living area...

Backyard shed/future little playhouse?? The two car garage is to the right...and a little garden too! :)

Minnesota!

Sorry for the lack of updates lately! We've been having a wonderful time visiting the new place we will call home in Waconia! I still have Grace's birthday pictures to catch up on. So...hopefully those will come soon!

We found a house! We signed papers this morning...and the inspection will take place tomorrow! Exciting times! :)

Family Time!

Heather's sister Kim, her husband Chad, and their two boys came and spent the afternoon with Heather while Dave took care of some things at church. One of the things we love about Waconia is the parks! Here are some pictures from our time together...

The awesome playground... Ryan!
Grace with Uncle Chad...

Carson having fun on the tire swing...

Ryan again! :)

Fun in Waconia!

We're having a great time in Waconia! We are being hosted by a wonderful member of our new congregation. We were able to worship yesterday and twice today and met so many great people! We looked at about seven homes yesterday and found one that we both like. We're walking through it again tomorrow morning and will hopefully make a decision soon!

Minnesota Party!

We left early this morning and arrived at Heather's sister's house just in time for a birthday party for Grace! We had a great time with family!

Cousins Carson and Eric were ready to party! :)

Grace seeing her present from Uncle Curt, Aunt BJ, and the boys...
Grace with her new puppy!
Grace's 1st Birthday Cake...


Grace loves frosting! (As we found out recently...)
Grace opening up her new cabbage patch doll from Aunt Tammy and her cousins!

Grace cuddling with her new baby!

Grace with Uncle Curt...

Cake Time!

Grace's First Birthday!

Present Time!

Grace checking out her adorable new outfit from Grandma and Grandpa Larson!

Yum...socks! :)

Grace loves her new book from Great Aunt Beth, Frank, and the girls! :)

Enjoying a little breakfast in her birthday gear...

Cool new toy!

Posing for a picture... :)
Grace in her new outfit from Grandma and Grandpa Larson!

Birthday girl!

Grace's First Year!

It's hard to believe Grace's first birthday is already here! She is such an incredible blessing! Grace is so calm, content, and happy! We couldn't have asked for a better baby! :) Grace got two new teeth this month...and it looks like more are coming soon! That's a total of six chompers in her mouth now and she thankfully never seems bothered by teething. :) Grace is sleeping wonderfully! She loves to cuddle with her little Curious George at nap and bedtime and goes down with no fussing. We love it! And...hope it stays this way. :) Grace goes for her 1 year checkup tomorrow...so current stats to come soon!

Grace's Birthday!

June 3, 2008 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACIE! :)