My 1st grader

Well, I now have a child going to school all day long. (Someone hand me a tissue) Reagan started his first day of the 1st grade today and he was so excited. His said his stomach was crazy, he was so excited.
Funny story: I asked him last week what he wanted for his first day of school breakfast and first day of school dinner. He thought for a moment and then said, "Well something that will go in my lunch box so I guess not pancakes." I asked him why they needed to be in his lunch box and he said, "Well since I will be eating there all day. I will also have to say good-bye to you and dad." We discussed this for a moment, and it came to light he assumed he was sleeping and eating at school "all day". We had to clarify. He is such a fun kid.

So this morning, I asked what he wanted me to make for him, and he said, I will make my own breakfast and you can pack my lunch. So, here he is "making his own breakfast". Honestly, I had planned on making a nice hot breakfast, he wanted cereal.
I will report later and how things went...

New topic: Yesterday we went to the Twin Falls Temple Dedication. It was so neat. All 5 of my sisters came for it, Carrie even who flew here from Michigan. Rachel got some pictures of all us before we went into the temple.

I know I am biased, but I think this is the prettiest temple.

The Morgan Girls: Carrie #3, Jacque #6, Rachel #5, Paula #4, Me #2, and Melanie #1

What a lovely couple! (Forgive our funny faces, the sun was really bright!)

The Morgan Family, with my dad's parents, Grandpa and Grandma Morgan
Evan, Jim, Jenna, Melanie, Grandpa, Grandma, Carl and Paula, Carrie (we missed you Seth), Tyler and Alicia, Jacque and Mark, Rachel and Matt, Mom and Dad.

What a great experience to be in the Temple for the dedication.

My little Elise

Today I was making banana bread and Elise asked to help, I said yes, and then went over to put some butter into the microwave, when I came back this is what I found, isn't she the cutest thing? I told her to freeze, so I could snap a picture. It made the banana bread even sweeter to work with Elise in the kitchen. (Thanks Rachel for the PS help)


Since I am posting about Elise, I had to add this video in. She loves the story and music from Wicked and both Reagan and Elise continually ask about what is happening during the songs. So this is her rendition of Glinda and Elphaba doing the "Toss, Toss" bit!

The Spudman, Camping and 1/2 Marathons

I haven't posted on some of the latest things we have been doing, so I decided to combine them into one big post. So here we go...

Burley Spudman Triathlon: July 26th
Tyler competed for the 4th year in a row in the Burley Triathlon. He did awesome and it was so much fun to watch. This year, however, he only did a biathlon, as the swimming portion of his race was canceled. Tragically a gentleman in the wave ahead of Tyler, drown during his swim. In over 20 years, this was the first time this has happened here and so it was pretty sobering. The race officials decided to cancel the swim portion for the last wave.

He is so stinkin' cute!

As you can see, they were in the water, ready to go and then were called back while they sent in divers trying to rescue the swimmer.

He did fantastic on the bike and run though.

Larsen Men Camping/Fishing Trip: July 31st-August 2nd
Tyler put together a camping/fishing trip for all of the men/boys in the Larsen family. Reagan got to go and they had such a great time. (Thanks Garth for the picture below)They went up to Yellow Belly lake, didn't catch anything, but had fun and got really dirty. The girls of the Larsen family stayed home, got pedicures, watched movies and got our copies of Breaking Dawn. Love it!!!!! I am proud to call her my cousin, nice work Stephenie! (No pictures of the girls as we all sent our cameras with the men!)

Looking good Reagan.

Provo River Half Marathon: August 9th
Yesterday my mom, Rachel and I ran in the Provo River 1/2 Marathon. It was awesome. What a gorgeous run and even though I am feeling every muscle in my legs today, it was worth it.

Rachel, Mom and Me

Tyler was there at the end waiting for me, I loved it! In fact, he and my dad were waiting at a corner right after mile marker 11 and seeing them gave me that little burst of energy I needed to finish.

This was 2 miles from the end, and I was pretty elated to see Tyler.

Happy 9 Years!

Then...

...Now

Happy Anniversary to us today. 9 years being married to the best guy ever, I can't complain. Tyler and I met my senior year of college, I was at BYU and he was in his senior year of high school at TFHS. (Yes, I robbed the cradle, but not a bad way to go!) He was taking my little sister, Paula to the prom and I came home for the weekend. Didn't think too much as he was in high school still, that would be weird. :) So, I graduated from BYU got a teaching job near my parents and came back home. Tyler graduated from high school, spent a semester at Ricks and then went on his mission. His family was in my parent's ward, so when he was reporting from his mission, my mom leaned over during the meeting, nudged my arm and said, "Hey, you could marry him." "What?!, he is so young!" Well I took another look and said, oh ya, I could marry him.
Our first date was Halloween 1998 and we just clicked, I am not sure if he seemd older, or he made me feel younger, but age didn't seem to matter in the least. Tyler proposed to me on May 8th, 1999 and we were married August 6th, 1999 in the Idaho Falls Temple.
Tyler, you rock and I can't wait for the next 9 years.

Disneyland Rocks!

Well we made it home from California and the kids and I decided we want to go back. Only this time Reagan doesn't want to leave Mollie with my mom, he missed her, we all did. The trip was amazing, had such a good time. Here are some of the highlights of the trip.

Our first day there we headed to Huntington Beach, loved it!

Elise and Reagan had a great time.

I love the beach, the water is great, but best of all, I love to lay out, it is my little heaven.

Woo-hoo, check out the Morgan Hotties!

Run, Reagan, I think I see a shark!

After the beach we headed back to the Hotel to get ready for Wicked. Can I say, I am in love with this musical, it was AMAZING!!! I would go back again in a heartbeat any day of the week. We went to the Pantages Theater on Hollywood Blvd.

Friday we headed to Disneyland and what can I say, it is truly the Happiest place on Earth!

Waiting in line at the New Finding Nemo Ride, so much fun !

Everyone seems pretty excited about Peter Pan!

Yea for Goofy, Give 'em 10 Elise

"Supercalafragilisticexpealedocious!"

Some N'Orleans cookin' for Dinner at the Blue Bayou, on the Pirates of the Carribean Ride, so cool!

The first day was long and the kids were maxed by the time we made it back to the hotel. So what do we do, we head out the next morning for California Adaventure and more Disneyland!

The "L"arsens at California Adventure. Wouldn't this make a great Christmas card, I will have to Photoshop Mollie in.

"R" is for Reagan and his little sister!

I am not really sure what we are looking at here, but alas we all look cute!

The last day in California, we had to do a picture on the way out of town!
Matt, Rachel, Hailey, Me, Reagan, Tyler, Elise, Jacque and Mark
Thanks all of you for a great time, what do you think, same time next year?

Larsen Family Pictures

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July everyone. I love this holiday, I love America and I love our freedoms. This morning we spent having family pictures taken, I am so excited. Paula, my sister, was our photographer and she was awesome. Check out her photography blog, linked on her name. My kids did fairly well, Mollie was a bit on the ornery side, but Paula worked so well with all of them. When we get them, I will definitely have to post. This afternoon/evening we get to BBQ with some good friends and then tonight the CSI fireworks. Hopefully sometime in there we will get to watch the musical 1776, one of my favorites. I was introduced to it by the Larsen family and I love it, very patriotic and educational. If you are into musicals I recommend it, if not, it may be a little on the cheesy side. Anyway, I hope you all have a wonderful 4th of July. God Bless America!