Fun in the Arizona Sun

Well summer is here in Arizona, and we are having a lot of fun outside. We got a pool for the girls to swim in, which they both LOVE! We also were able to have Holley stay with us and she and Rhees loved having the pool also. It's been so nice to have a yard for the girls to play in, and also to be so close to nature and the mountains again. We are all doing well. Rhees is growing like a weed and has a new hilarious comment to say each day. The Larsen sarcasm runs deep in her veins, and she cracks us up all the time. Ainslee is getting so big way to fast! She is already sitting up by herself, rolling over all over the place, and army crawling. No room or toy left on the floor is safe. Rhees is learning very quickly not to leave toys on the floor, or they become Ainslee's next entree. Jay and I are just in awe at how amazingly blessed we are to have these two fun and beautiful little girls! Jay is staying busy with work and his calling, and I am loving my photography course. We love you all and hope everyone is doing well! Here are some fun pics from over the past month or so.

Waiting while mommy takes pictures. I love the look Ainslee is giving Jared!

Again, Waiting for mommy

MMMM! That's good eating!

Look at me mommy! I'm a big girl!


Peek-A-Boo! Rhees is Ainslee's idol! So far, Rhees is the only one that can make Ainslee laugh, and she loves playing with her. It's so fun to see them growing and becoming friends!


Fun with Holley in the pool

Splash!


After they had finished swimming, the two girls laid down to watch a movie. Within a matter of minutes they were both asleep. Either it was a very boring movie, or they played very hard!
Ainslee with daddy in the pool...that sun was bright, poor Ainslee couldn't open her eyes!

Big Muscles!

After exercising with mommy each day, Rhees decided that I needed to take a picture of her muscles. I was setting up the camera on my tripod to get ready to take some other pics, and she immediately ran up and posed like that. I had to take a picture! She then told me that she was so healthy and strong!

Ainslee's twin. Ainslee was on our bed playing with this doll when I looked over and saw that she had fallen asleep. The thing that makes me laugh is that the doll is almost as big as Ainslee is.

Up at Frye Mesa Dam

We took a trip up to Frye Mesa Dam a couple of weeks ago, and went for a little hike. There is not maintained road or trail, so we went as far as we could before the cactus, mesquites, and other pokey bushes got to thick over the trail. I was a little worried about how well Rhees would be able to "hike" but she did great and loved it!

No cement barricade too high.......
I, Rhees, solemnly swear, NOT to jump in the water
Hiking around the lake
I like this "hiking" stuff, I get to relax and enjoy the view, while daddy does all the work.