We Have Made it Home

We made it home safe and sound. I don't think I have ever felt this exhausted! Much Love

Mike Makes it Home!

We arrrived in Darien yesterday, after a four hour drive from Maine. We all were a little exhausted, but were happy to have dinner on the water. Stay tuned for the next update.

P.S. This picture brings tears to my eyes. So sweet!

A Dip in the Atlantic

This water was freezing.  Can you tell?  Although the water was cold, we couldn't resist jumping into the Atlantic.  The salt water felt fabulous.  We had a great lunch on the beach, left soon after due to a little rain.  We ended the evening with shopping, dining, ice cream and jazz on the cobblestone streets of Portland, Maine.  Tomorrow, 4 hour drive to Connecticut (which Mike understated, once again).  Good night, talk to you from Darien.

The "Maine" way to butter corn!

Step 1.  Put thick pats of butter onto small pieces of sliced bread.

Step 2. Apply buttered bread to corn on the cob.

Step 3.  Rotate and enjoy!

4 years

  Happy anniversary Janna & Mike

LOBSTERS AND LIGHTHOUSES

This Day has been fabulous! We ate lobster rolls for lunch and now we are ready to throw some lobsters in the pot. Lobster twice in one day! Yum yum! We visited this lighthouse in a town called Cape Elizabeth. It was beautiful! The water was the deepest blue I have ever seen. I wish you all were here with me. You definately are all here in spirit. I love you all!

And he's out.

Emmet made it until 6:30 EST

Maine Morning

We just got up to a beautiful morning in Maine. Headed to lunch later for lobster rolls, bon apetit!

Jeff Lewis wants to

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We've landed at JFK. Flight was great. 1 more to go. A little time to kill at an airport sports bar.

Face it, she's cute.

The Church of Double-Double and Chocolate Shake

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Good morning! We're headed for Maine. Love you all!

Don't Just Stand There

Bust a Move! Emmet is an excellent dancer.

Gorgeous Glass View House in Santa Barbara

We finally found a place to stay in SB. I think this is a tad better than the Motel 8, huh? Isn't it great! We will be arriving there early morning on Friday and departing Sunday morning. Start packing!

nothing to say

Like I said, nothing to say!  Cara made me do this.

It's Official

i have officially graduated from law school! my final grades are in and the dean of my school sent my graduation certificate to the illinois board of bar examiners. NOW, i finally feel like i have really graduated! my degree is called a J.D. or juris doctorate. now all i have to do is pass the bar, ugh.

HEYYYY LAAADIES

Did you have a hard time dressing yourself this morning?
Feeling confused, irritable, indecisive, MANIC?
Get the sudden urge to run a marathon, sing a show tune, save the world, go skinny-dipping, dig out your high school yearbook, or rip somebody's head off?
Yes!?
DON"T PANIC...... Full Moon Madness is upon us once again and this to shall pass....
so if "yer thinkin' ya want a stranger" just hang tight and all will be right with your world once more in a couple of days :)

SICK IN JUNE?

Hello, this seems a little strange for all of us Larson's to be sick in June. I know it really doesn't matter the season, but it is extra gross to have a head cold when its 105 outside. At least when it's winter, you can cozy up with some noodle soup. I hope everyone sleeps better tonight... Bemy, Cara, Janna.... and I guess the consensus is just to drive to Santa Barbara for the day. I am totally on board with that because gas alone will cost billions. I had a brief little spell where I thought we all had money or something. But nothing beats the Krog's house... that is a vacation in and of itself. The drive wont be too bad... kids can sleep in the car. I can't wait to go to the beach and see everyone though. Maybe next year we can plan to rent a beach house and maybe even Lu can join us? ... just a small dream of mine. Let's do it! Cara, could you put that on your vision board?

Mom's Mac

I stopped by mom's tonight to check out her new Mac. I knew it would be good, but it literally took my breath away. She is a beauty! I told mom she officially does not live alone anymore. The Mac moved in as her new roommate. I am going to start my vision board tomorrow and the Mac is going on.

Things I Can't Live Without

photography!!!
kelly, her family, all of you guys, and my friends
tivo, mindless tv, and the tv shows"pushing daisies" and "boston legal"
my ability to question my own behavior and either take accountability or laugh at myself (it's the quality i like most about myself)
comedy and humor
my ipod
chapstick
jimmy johns, rosemary and olive oil triscuits, processed cheese food product, ie., american cheese, milk, and o.j.
tj maxx, levi's, chuck taylor's, flannel pj's, husband beaters, nordstrom's...
come this winter, i'm sure i won't be able to live without scarves, gloves, hats, boots, and coats

Things I Can Live Without

my allergies
bar review class
my volvo :(

Things Alana Can't Live Without

Andrea inspired me to do my own list:

Diet Coke
My black flip flops
White Hanes T's
Sweatpants
The desert
All of you guys
Anika & Brandon
Lavender lotion
The Bachelor
Plastic water bottles ( I know, the environment)
Paper towels (I know, the environment)
Disposable diapers...." "
Chapstick
Sleep (though I've been known to survive spurts without)
Prayer
Anika's nap time (though I spent the first 9 months driving her in a car for nap... or jiggling
her in her car seat... what a joke)
Anika's "I'm still breathing" sensor pad.
IN N OUT Burger (how did we live without it???)
My jogger stroller
and air, I suppose.
The End.

My BFF Has Left...

Well, the day did finally come, Erik actually did move to Arizona. I'm so sad to have lost my BFF (Best Friend Forever). This was our last supper at my favorite spot, Xetava Gardens, on our favorite couch where we would always dine. Anyway, Girls, you will be seeing more of me. TJMaxx anyone? The Maxx can fix any broken heart! I'll just replace Erik with a new to-die-for bag:)

T.J. MAXX

today, i discovered that there is a T.J. MAXX about 3 miles from my new home! i did stop in, i didn't find much, but i wasn't really in a shopping mood. i just wanted to get out and walk around a little and check stuff out. additionally, it has all the home stuff, too. i don't think that it's as good as the one in san jorge, but it's good enough.

CHERRIES

Somebody stop me. I can't quit the cherries. I ate a tub full in 2 days and went all the way to Costco today for more. They didn't have any! Help! I will try again Monday but until then its no cherries for me. Does anyone know when cherry season begins or ends?

Heaven

Ahhhh Zion!

Relaxing !


Bemy was helping Emmet climb trees


Picnic at the Park


Mother Earth Statue

What happened to Lu's Blog???? Anyone?

WHAT A BUST

What a bust. The one day I had something fun to do Anika got sick. Poor thing. She has a fever and is very irritable. She did a little better today after some Tylenol and just went down for nap... thank goodness. Bemy, Janna, and Emmet went to Zion and I was to accompany them. Instead I had to stay here in my utter isolation. We did make it to the P.O. and the shop and then Anika had a long, warm bath. That's what happens with kids when you make plans. Better luck next time.

Justin Timberlake was hot on Oprah today!!

No Crypto Utah Commercial

This commercial makes me laugh so hard. I want to sign me and Anika up for "mommy and me" swimming but I'm worried about the crypto. I think I'll go for it but only if THIS GUY isn't at the pool!

I THINK THIS SPEAKS FOR ITSELF

jimmy john's

first, i'm sure everyone remembers how alex liked the number 666... he thought it was funny because it's supposed to represent satan. i don't think he believed that, but since the number had that connection, he thought it was funny.
second, i was not having a good day, so i asked alex to stop by during the day and visit me if he wasn't too busy.
third, i was at jimmy john's and i ordered the #5 and a bag of chips. my total came to $6.66. hmmm? can that just be coincidence?
so now we have 2 jimmy john's blogs with janna's gall stone blog sandwiched in between. i know at least one person is laughing.

I love my feet

Here is the promised list of things I cannot live without:

Thyroid (1 grain)
Progesterone w/pregnenolone
probiotics
ENZYMES
CAFFEINE (latest favorite - Arizona Diet Green Tea w/ginseng)
Barlean's "The Essential Woman" (Flax oil, evening primrose, etc.)
Nature's Way Hair & Skin Formula
Ashwaganda root w/ ginger (nervous system & immunity support)
B-100 complex (energy)
cal/mag/zinc
iron (get one that's gentle on the stomach)
EmergenC
cayenne pepper & garlic combo (circulation)

Nightime:
melatonin
magnesium (200 mg)
5HTP w/valerian (supports nervous system)

Jake's music mix
black flip flops with horshoes (I just HAD to!) :)
EXERCISE

So there you go - and people wonder what I do all day!
Being 40 and alive is more than a full time job and I still need a haircut.....
and a friend that is a boy