Out and About at Whiting Ranch

Stephen and I enjoyed a short hike at Whiting Ranch on Saturday morning.
The air was freshly washed by the previous night's rain.
Sunshine and dew brought out cottontails, ravens, deer and many birds.
Blackened branches bracket the trail.

New growth along the trail, from the rains

Thanks Stephen for the nice hike!

Valentine's Day 2010

Happy Valentine's Day, Robyn...
Robyn doesn't feel much like celebrating today, since she is just home from St. Joseph's Hospital, recuperating from knee replacement surgery.

A few of the many, many bouquets of flowers sent to cheer up Robyn.
Thanks to all, for your love and support.

Robyn's famous smile, from last week, which we hope will soon return.

We love Robyn. We "kneed" her around here!

More on Elder Robinson's Return

Some more photos of Stephen, just back from his mission...

Welcome home cake on Stephen's first Sunday home, from Sister Paulette Tagaloa

Part of the welcoming committee
We missed Christian, Katie and Dylan who had colds!

All smiles to be home

Hooray for Robyn and Stephen

Spring Formal at THHS

Ryan's first formal dance...
and possibly the last time I am allowed to take pictures at the pre-dance send-off...

The guys, checking out their formal duds

Waiting for their dates

A partial gathering of the group, looking for the new arrivals

Welcome Home, Elder Robinson

We welcome home Elder Robinson!

I was able to travel to Spokane, Washington for Elder Robinson's release.
Taken at the Mission Home.

Sister Jacqui and President Mark Palmer, congratulating Elder Robinson on his honorable release.

Part of the Welcome home party at the John Wayne Airport. Not pictured: Erik & Jane; Christian, Dylan....

New Year Visit and Visitors

Enjoying the sunshine and view at
the Nix Nature Center

Grandma Joyce, Austin, Rachel, Robyn and I enjoyed our visit to the Nix Nature Center in Laguna Canyon. Austin is looking feral.

We loved having our good friends from The Hague Days come and spend Sunday with us.
Paul and Sandy Entriken,
with their daughter Autumn and granddaughters Barbara and Sandy

Christmas 2009

Grandma Marion and Grandpa Steve stayed with us. We enjoyed visits from Christian, Austin and Katie, along with Austin and Rachel.Opening presents on Christmas morning.

Christian wore his dalmation footie pj's, in fashion among all the Larsen men this Christmas.

Austin and Rachel gave Dylan his very own "Cars" shirt.
Dylan likes his Lightning McQueen toy car, which he calls "Ka-chow."