Welcome Baby Eva!

While we were madly speeding through Nephi when Baby Eva was born. At 3:08 pm in the McKay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah , Eva Jean Larsen made her entrance. She was 6 lbs. 14 ozs. and 19 1/2 inches long. Her head full of black hair shocked everyone. Anders is still withholding judgement over whether he will let her stay. The rest of the family is thrilled by their new little princess.

Las Vegas Trip

Melissa and baby were in a holding pattern, so we decided to take our scheduled trip to Las Vegas. We were going to see the new Grand Chateau Marriott and Makinzee Love in the Donnie and Marie Show. The Show was at the Flamingo, just a block away from the Marriott. We brought Jordan and Carly with us and appreiciated the peace away from the usual casinos. Makinzee was fabulous. Definitely the best performer. The show was very fun to watch. When we got back to the hotel, Melissa called to say they would start her the next day so our trip was cut short.

Congratulations! The Date is Set.

Carly and Jordan have decided they were meant to be together forever. We are glad they finally came to the same decision that everyone around them has been thinking for months. Carly is 23 and has graduated in Public Relations from the University of Utah. She currently teaches dancing at two studios. Jordan Scott Checketts served on a mission in Kiev, Ukraine. He is currently a Junior at Utah State University studying marketing. They have been friends since junior high. They will be married in the newly dedicated Draper Temple August 13, 2009. Kenny will return from his mission in New York on August 5th and so will be able to be with us to celebrate. The couple will be moving to Logan so Jordan can finish his last year of school. We are so happy to welcome our newest son-in-law. He seems to fit right in with the other goofballs we call family.

Disney On Ice

On Saturday, March 14, 2009 we took our grandsons and their parents to see Disney on Ice. Lynn was so excited he bought our boys Peter Pan swords (we all have the bruises to prove it.) It was a memorable day for all of us. Thank goodness we are all kids at heart.

Gracia Jones

It has been a while since I have taken time to catch up. I will start with talking about my stake women's conference we had in February. We were priviledged to have Gracia Jones talk to us about her family history. She is a direct descendant of Joseph and Emma Smith. Her calling in life is to bring the gospel to other decendants. She has such an amazing understanding of our Prophet and his amazing wife. My testimony of Joseph and Emma has grown and developed since listening to her stories. My sisters, daughters, nieces, and mother sang with me for the closing song. We sang "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and dedicated our performance to the memory of Emma.