The Many Faces of Steele

Steele and I just got back from a trip to New York to visit Bre and Bry and our NEW grandson, Steele! What a great trip! (But FAR TOO SHORT!) We had such a wonderful time...we didn't see any Broadway Shows, we didn't go to any fancy restaurants, we didn't do any shopping! We didn't do any of the things that people normally do when they visit New York...we just stayed in and got to know our beautiful little grandson! It was the best trip ever! He is so cute and such a good baby and Bry and Bre are "naturals" as parents. Here are some of the many faces of baby Steele.

His "Mini Me" face!"Ohhhh...."
Getting to know Grandma


Getting to know Grandpa

Where Steele is...Wicket follows!
Baby Steele...the Rock Star!

Steele in his David Bowie onsie!

"Stop taking pictures of me!"

The time went by way to fast and it broke my heart to leave, but luckily they will be coming here in March to have Steele blessed! I'm counting the days! In the meantime, our video i chats will have to hold me over!
On the home front...we were lucky enough to have Nick and Chelsea stay here with Sean. (I know he is old enough to stay by himself, but I just felt better having Nick and Chelsea here.)

Can I just say how truly blessed I am to have such WONDERFUL daughters in law. Chelsea and Bre are so great! They are the perfect matches for our sons and they are so good to ALL of us! So thank you to Bre for putting up with Steele and I while we were in New York...and thank you Chelsea for putting up with Nick and Sean while we were gone. (I know they were in good hands!)


Babysitters Nick and Chelsea!
Bre, Steele & Bryan (wearing Grandpa Davis's hat!)

It's official...I'm a Grandma, let the worrying begin!

As most of you know...I'm a grandma! Bry and Bre had this beautiful little boy on December 31st. His name is Steele James and he's perfect! I was prepared for how much I would love him before he was ever born. I was prepared for how joyous I would be upon hearing the words, "You're a grandma!" I was prepared for how hard it would be for me to be so far away...BUT what I wasn't prepared for was how much I would worry! From the moment Bry called me to say that Bre was in labor... I started to worry.
A sleepless night, waiting for the updates, I couldn't really sleep or think about anything else until baby Steele arrived safe and sound at 2:03 PM. I was just so glad he was here and that Bre (after a very difficult labor) was finally out of pain and doing well. Whewww! Now I can relax...WRONG! Now the worrying really begins.
Wednesday I was on the phone, when it beeped with another call. I missed the call but saw it was from Bryan and called right back...no answer. Call back...no answer. Under normal circumstances, would I worry? No! But now there's a grandbaby...and the worrying begins. "Why did Bry call?" "Is something wrong?" Wait...wait...wait...call back, Bryan answers! "Mom, I'll call you right back!" Click! Wait..wait...wait...finally the phone rings. "Hi mom. I just wanted to tell you, your grandson is in the hospital!"
"WHAT?!?"
"Don't worry! He's ok, he's jaundice and they need to put him under the lights!"
This was just the beginning of a long couple of days for Bryan, Bre and little Steele! (I know Bre will be giving you all the details on her blog, so I will just hit the key points. )
Baby Steele went to the doctor on Wednesday. His bilirubin was 20.5. He was immediately sent to the hospital to start treatment. His numbers shot to 26! He was put in the ICU, with an IV and under lights. After some very worrisome days and nights, I am thrilled to say, Steele is coming home today!!! He was at 13.9 last night, so they took him off the lights. This morning he was at 12.6. So his liver seems to be working it out on its own. Mom and Dad are THRILLED! (So are Grandma and Grandpa!) It's been a rough couple of days for their little family. It's hard being so stinking far away from them! I am so grateful that Bre's mom is able to be there. I know she has been a HUGE help and support to the kids. I'm especially grateful Steele is well enough to come home! Welcome Home Baby Steele...we'll see you in few days!

Christmas 2008

Merry Christmas everyone! We had a great Christmas, but we missed Bryan and Bre who stayed in New York preparing for the birth of "baby Steele." We even got a foot of snow! It was great. Here are a few of our pictures...probably a lot more than you care to see!


Breaking through the Christmas Wrapped Door!

Nick and Chels

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Monte and the wrapping paper!

The aftermath!


Sean warming up by the fire.

Merry Christmas...and here's to the New Year! May we all enjoy the richest blessings of health, family, friends and God's love!

"Thrice" as Nice!

I couldn't resist posting this picture! My niece Nicole was in town for a few days. She and Ty came to spend Thanksgiving with Ty's family. Ty had to return home but Nicole stayed a few extra days to spend some time with Kristin. I got to watch the girls for a little bit so Kristin and Nicole could have a little time for themselves. They were very good! About 15 minutes after this picture was taken, they all fell asleep!

Fun Filled Weekend!

Well, it was a busy weekend in our household, but a fun one! Bre flew into town for the weekend, and we had just enough time to throw her a baby shower. On Saturday she went to her family shower in the morning and then came to The Larson family shower in the afternoon. It was so good to see her she looks absolutely darling!
Bre opening gifts with Chelsea and Natalie looking on
Sara and Maddie came from Logan
Kelly and Chelsea trying to "ichat" with Bryan in NYC!
Terra, Bre and Emily

Karen and Grace Kelly and Isabella

Chelsea and I got creative with the cake!
We had so much fun and I can't believe I'll be a grandma in just a few short weeks!

Then on Sunday we celebrated Blake's birthday. He was able to get the weekend off from work and spend it with us.

Sean, Birthday boy, Jon and LaurieWe thought Blake needed to lose a little weight!
"Makin' Bank!"
Happy Birthday Blake! Thanks for brightening our weekend! We Love You!

Twas The Night Before Halloween...

Twas the night before Halloween,
and in the Larson house,
we were all carving pumpkins...
except for my spouse!






John and Lauri were carving
a scary pumpkin face,
while Steele was just looking
for some breathing space.






And Chelsea kept threatening
Sean with a knife...
"Leave my pumpkin alone !"
she said with great strife!







For she thought her pumpkin
was the best in the house...
but we thought it was just
a bit "Mickey Mouse!"









Nick decided to try
something very advance...
So he carved up his pumpkin
like "Sponge Bob Square Pants!"








Sean turned his pumpkin into
a squirmy nail biter,
with his talented hands
he carved a huge spider!









As for my little pumpkin...
He needed 9-1-1!
As I attempted to make
my "fav" JACK SKELLINGTON!





So we lit all the candles
in our Jack O Lanterns,
And we sent all the witches,
on their brooms back to Saturn!




HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Birthday Bre

Bre just celebrated her 27th birthday! Even though we weren't able to be with her on her Big Day, I know she had a great one because her mom went to New York to spend the day with her! On the other hand...I'm such a bad mother in law..I didn't even get her birthday presents mailed to her in time! Luckily, Bre is very forgiving, and I hope she forgive me! Forgiveness is just one of the many things I love about Bre, here are a few of the others...

I love that she was willing to leave her family and move the Big Apple so that Bryan could go to dental school.

I love that she's willing to work hard to support their family while Bryan attends school.

I love that she is Bryan's biggest cheerleader.

I love that she and Bryan both LOVE Halloween!

I love that she is protectively "carrying" our future grandson.

I love that she and Chelsea are such good friends.

I love that she and Bryan have made the absolute most out of their time in New York!

I love that she is "crafty", especially in a city like New York.

I love that she supports Bryan's eccentricities...safe cracking and building laser tag guns.

I love her testimony of the gospel.

I love that they will be moving home in May!

I love that Bryan found his perfect match.

I especially love that I have been blessed with TWO WONDERFUL daughters in law!

Happy Happy Birthday! We love you!