I see the light...

Well the dust has finally settled and I can see the light again! It's been a really hectic month for us, but we are enjoying the benefits of all our hard work! Noah turned two this month and he was so excited about his "birday party and cupcakes...yeah!!!" Here are some pictures of his party and of our Trunk-or-Treat event that was held last night!

Update

My Mimi made it through her surgery! Her hip ended up being broke in three places and they were able to successfully repair it! Thank you for your prayers!

Please pray...

If you can, take a minute to pray for my Mimi (Great Grandma), she broke her hip yesterday and they are going to do surgery at 4:00 this afternoon. They are not sure the outcome, and of course they worned the family she might not make it through so please pray she will be strong! Also, please pray for her care, she lives in a nursing home and we all know that sad story! I find it hard to believe she actually broke her hip seeing that she doesn't walk anymore and she is strapped to a wheel chair! Don't get me wrong, I've meet some of the nurses that take care of her and they seem very nice, so maybe it was an accident while they were trying to transition her? If so, my Mimi would say it was due to her big ass that made her fall! Just show them your crooked finger Mim, it will make you feel better!

A little nugget...

Just wanted to encourage you with a little nugget I was reading this morning, especially those who are taking the FPU class with us.

My child, don't lose sight of good planning and insight. Hang on to them, for they fill you with life and bring you honor and respect. They keep you safe on your way and keep your feet from stumbling. You can lie down without fear and enjoy pleasant dreams. You need not be afraid of disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Proverbs 3:21-26

Who am I?

I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am at your command. Half of the tasks that you do, you might just as well turn over to me, and I will do them quickly and correctly. I am easily managed. You must merely be firm with me. Show me exactly how you want something done; after a few lessons I will do it automatically. I am the servant of all great people and alas of all failures as well. Those who are great I have made great, those who are failures I have made failures. I am not a machine, but I work with all the precision of a machine, plus the intelligence of a person. Now, you may run me for profit or you may run me for ruin. It makes no difference to me. Take me, train me, be firm with me, and I will lay the world at your feet. Be easy with me, and I will destroy you.

Who am I?...I am called Habit.

-Author Unknown

Oprah here I come...

Have you ever watched Oprah when she reveals her favorite things? I feel like her lately, I've just got to share them!

- Dawn Power Dissolver - This works awesome! As a kid one of my (few) chores was to wash the dishes. Of course I wasn't to fond of washing dishes but when the pots and pans came around I would just cringe! Well those days are over, first off I'd like to thank my reliable dish washer and then Dawn! It works so good you won't believe your eyes! You just spray it on your pans, let it sit and then give it a light scrub and your done. It says you can use it on your stoves but I don't recommend it. I tried it, apparentely didn't wipe it all off and then when I used my oven I thought I was going to have a chemical fire.

- Coffee Mate Vanilla Chai Creamer - I'm not picky when it comes to creamer, but this has won my heart! Even if your not a big chai fan, it's mild enough that you still taste the vanilla.

- Peanut Butter - I've always loved peanut butter, but these days it seems even better! I like it on a spoon, toast, apple, banana and especially in a cookie! My favorite snack is peanut butter on a banana with chocolate milk!

- Rold Gold Pretzels - I'm sure some of you think that all pretzels taste alike but you're wrong! Rold Gold are my favorite, I like them best when they are twisted not sticks! Give me a Pepsi along with them and I'm set! This is one of the few occasions you'll see me drink pop.

- Oven Cleaner - This is not one of my favorites but I thought I'd mention it. I was watching Rachel Ray and one of her tips was to spray oven cleaner on your tub or shower, let it sit and it will take off any stain or residue? Let me know if you try it!

- 4 Hour Naps - Do you know how much you can get done in four hours with no interuptions! I think Noah must be growing because lately he's been averaging 3-4 hour naps!

- Financial Peace University - Ryan and I have been taking this class taught by Dave Ramsey and it's been so helpful and inspiring! Even if you think you have your finances in control chances are you either don't or you can make wiser choices for a better future!

I know Oprah's show is alot more intertaining and benificial, so please don't be bummed that you won't be receiving any of my favorite things like Oprah does. But if you do try any of these let me know what you think! And if you choose the 4 hour nap, please share your dreams!

I know...I know...

I know I've been totally slacking on this whole blog deal! I could give plenty of excuses but I'll spare you them! I knew if I didn't have a new post before Metromom came home I'd be in big trouble! :) All is good here in the Larson household, we've been working hard trying to get our rental house in order. Which means painting, cleaning, painting, replacing carpet, painting, updating light fixtures, painting, repairs and did I mention painting! I love to paint, but this is the never ending paint job! On a different note, Noah turns two this month! Thanks to Quiana, all he can talk about is Chuckie Cheese and how he's going to eat lots of pizza and cake! We'll see, no plans have been made as of yet.

Here is a couple pictures from our trip to Pinetop. We had a great time, the Fall Festival was a little weak this year but the company made all the difference!