Thankful

Hi everyone! Here I sit early Thanksgiving morning at my computer. I am up before I wanted to be up for the Turkey Trot run this morning. I haven't wanted to do another post till at least I got Halloween up, but something scary in my dream woke me and as I lay there in bed I had a feeling to come in and do this. I don't really know why, but here I am following this strong feeling. Maybe this is for someone else or maybe just what I need for me. I haven't figured that out yet.

My hands are shaking as I type and tears are so close to the surface. Okay so they are breaking through now. I haven't been this emotional in a long while. I'm going to tell you about this dream or experience early this morning and it does have something to do with Kamber. I hesitate to write because I feel like I have said it all and know it can get replayed like a tried record, but this morning it feels different and feel it is what I am to do.

The Dream: I of course was at a pool with my family and others. It was actually a friends pool and not naming any names. There was an accident with another lifeless child of mine before me. I worked on the child and I was able to get a little response from them that gave me hope.

I suddenly woke, in a panic and a sickness in my stomach. I have felt this feeling before. I just started asking Heavenly Father Why? Why do I have to go through this and on top of it why do these dreams have to reoccu?. That's when I felt I needed to write. Still 2 years and a couple months later I haven't figured out the Why? My heart still breaks in half and I still worry about my other kids being taken from me. I remember with Kamber knowing from the beginning that she wasn't coming back to me. I wasn't going to the hospital to watch them save her, but at the same time I had strong faith that she was and could be saved despite the true knowing inside. I even said that I couldn't live without her and here I sit still breathing and living. Sometimes our prayers are not answered the way we want. Somehow we push through it. So maybe this dream is to remind me what I am thankful for. My family and that Heavenly Father has been there to help me endure through my trials even when I truly thought he had abandoned me and didn't care for me at all. I'm thankful for my faith even though it didn't raise Kamber from the dead, but it is what keeps me living for the future. I am grateful for Eternal Life and to know that I will get to be with my family again. I know that I will hold Kamber in my arms again, my little girl. :) FAMILY is the BEST thing about LIFE!

Kylies Baptism

Kylie was baptized on October 9, 2009 and right after her baptism we blessed Maxton. I was a special day for our family. I am grateful for Kylies testimony and decision to be baptized and to be able to bless Max on the same day. I am thankful for the prieshood and for Ethan being able to preform the ordinances for our children.

Here are some of Kylies baptism pictures.










Pictures were done by Ryan Neville Photography.

Kylie had her Birthday party in September. She wanted to it to be aSpa party for her friends. So we had their hair done with sparkles and their nails painted however the girls wanted. She had a blast getting pampered by her cousin and friends. I can't believe that my Kylie bear is 8 and baptized!
Here are some pictures from the party!

Dang It!!

Three months ago I had my little boy and if you ask me time is flying by way to fast. I can't believe that Halloween is already over, but it doesn't even feel like it even came since it was on Sunday. A Sunday holiday kind of takes the fun out of it, except for Christmas.

Anyways... Thanksgiving is on its way and I am once again planning on running the Turkey Trot. Last year I slacked and didn't get my booty into gear. I remember being so tired physically. Little did I know I was in the early stages of pregnancy. Not many of my friends or family members wanted to run so I graciously declined feeling really relieved not to run.

This year is another story. My family wants to run this year! The Larsen family has been on a health kick and has been getting into shape. I have to say that everyone is looking great and I am so excited to run with them this year. I am most excited about my Father in law Rich running this year!!! It will fun to spend that time with him even though I am afraid that I will watching the back of him instead of watching him cross the finish line. He is one of the most dedicated people I know to what ever he puts his mind to. A GREAT example. :)

So I have been getting ready and training for this 5 k run which is a long run for me. Yesterday while running I noticed my shin starting to ache. I ran again this morning and yep that ache started to hurt more. I know this feeling, I remember it from when I ran track in High School. I am on my way to getting shin splints. If you have ever had them before you know what I am talking about and they can get to be so painful that running is out of the question. I think it is time to invest in some new shoes. I have loved my running shoes that I have now and have enjoyed ever mile with them over the past 5 years.

Anyone know a quick fix for shin splints so I can be ready on Thanksgiving? I will be doing Kamber shirts again and I am trying to see if they will give us a discount again for the run. Let me know if you want to be a part.