Happy Halloween

I know it's been over a week and I'm finally getting around to posting about Halloween. It has been one of those weeks. Gracie was a ballerina, Brock a knight in shining armor, Meggan was Dorothy, and MaKady was another fabulous ballerina. It was a fun night for all.

My Grandpa Roy Larson

My mom's dad, Grandpa Larson, passed away Tuesday morning. I don't have any recent photos to add so when I get one from my mom I'll add it. Grandpa will be missed and we are grateful for the knowledge that families can be together forever. This is the obituary that will be printed in tomorrow's paper. He was a great man and I have a lot of fun memories of the time we spent at their home. This is the second grandparent I've lost this year. As you can tell from the obituary they have an amazing posterity and I'm grateful to be a part of this family.
Roy D. Larson
DOWNEY - Roy D. Larson, 85, lifelong resident of Downey, Idaho, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, in Sandy, Utah.
Roy was born June 15, 1924, in Downey, a son of Archie W. and Annie L. Denney Larson. He was the third of five children. He had two brothers, Henry and Reed Larson, and two sisters, Ivalue Packard and Glenys Edwards, all of whom are deceased. He grew up and attended school in Downey.
Roy married Myrna Taggart in the Logan LDS Temple on April 22, 1943. They celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary this year. They lived in Downey all their lives, except for the past couple of years, while they resided in North Pole, Alaska with their youngest daughter, Sandra (Scott) Averett, who took very good care of them.
Roy served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines during that time. After the war, he was sent to Korea for a short time. He was proud to serve his country.
When he returned home, he farmed and raised cattle. He also worked for the railroad at Pacific Fruit Express in Pocatello for many years. He enjoyed his retirement years.
Roy was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities through the years, including the Cub Scouts, high priest quorum presidency, and a member of the ward bishopric. For many years, he and Myrna served as ordinance workers in the Logan LDS Temple.
He enjoyed four-wheeling, cutting firewood, and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed working in his large vegetable garden, which he shared with his neighbors. He had a well-kept yard and beautiful flowers.
Roy is survived by his wife; Myrna; and is the father of three sons and four daughters, Fred (Sue) Larson of Sandy, Utah, Rex (deceased), Eddy (Theresa) Larson of Magna, Utah, Marjorie (Ron) Batson of Kent, Washington, Louise (Eugene) Webb of Downey, Betty Ann (Mike) Wasuita of Mountain Green, Utah, and Sandra Dee (Scott) Averett of North Pole, Alaska. They also have 41 grandchildren and 69 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. in the Downey LDS Ward Chapel, Bishop Rex Nielsen officiating. Friends may visit with the Larson family on Saturday at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Military rites will follow in the Downey City Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Horsley's Marsh Valley Funeral Home. You are invited to share condolences by visiting www.horsleyfuneralhome.com.

New Blog

A couple of friends here in our little town have started another little blog with healthy things our kids will eat. Feel free to check it out under my other blogs on the right. Or www.we-cook.blogspot.com. If you have any recipes to add feel free to send them to my e-mail and I'll add them to the blog.

New Me!!!

I decided to stop fighting mother nature. I went to the beauty supply place in town and asked them to help me match my roots and tada!!! I'm a brunette! No more fighting the dark roots and trying to hang on to being a blond. Of course come spring time I'll probably be ready for another change who knows. For know I like the new look. Let me know what you think.


PS You have to love the self portrait :-)

Summer Flowers that survived the flood.

These are a few of the summer flowers that survived the flood. The rose is from the bush that was planted in when my dad passed away and the lily is a gift from Dustin last year. I really enjoy gifts that keep giving so instead of bringing my a vase of flowers he brought me a lily that was blooming and after it was done he planted it in the flower bed and I get to enjoy it year after year. I sure do love that man :-) We also have a huge sunflower. It was 2 feet high when the flood came and now Meggan can look out her bedroom window into the flower.


These are my plants from Mother's day they were in pots up on the stairs so there were spared in the flood.


I love watching how things have grown throughout the summer.

One last Summer Highlight-Swimming Lessons

The kids took swimming lesson this summer at Lava Hot Springs. They had a great time. By the end of the week they were climbing the rock wall and jumping off the diving board. They seem to be picking on the basics so next summer I think we will spend that swimming lesson money on just going to the pool as a family 6 or 7 times. I'm already looking forward to next summer. This one went by just to fast.

Summer Highlight-Missoula Children's Theater

The last week in July, MaKady and Meggan had the opportunity to participate in the Missoula Children's Theater Camp at our local performing arts center. The company sends two people in their "little red truck" with all the props, costumes, make-up and accessories and within a week they pull off a production with 50-60 local kids. They auditions were on Monday and Meggan was chosen to be a River Runner. MaKady was a Snow and Sleet Smoother and a Phony Princess. After practice each day they all did workshops and MaKady got to participate in the make-up one. Notice the fake bloody wound in the first two pictures. They had a great time and I'm sure they will want to do it again next summer. *The MCT company has a documentary titled "The little red truck" that talks about this incredible program. Check it out if you get a chance.