Bingham's Birth

Bingham Eyre Larsen
Born: May 5, 2016
Time: 8:47am
Weight: 7 lbs 15 oz
Length: 20 1/2 inches
Place: University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah
Doctor: Dr. Howard Sharp


From the mother:
The birth of our little Bingham was a great experience. The doctors and nurses listened to everything I had to say. They gave me less than half of the medication that I needed and Bingham was here before we knew it. Both baby and I are doing well. I'm recovering fast due to the helpful staff and awesome nurse at the hospital.
Bingham has warmed our hearts the very second he arrived. He loves music with classic melodies. He's has a sweet heart and we love him so very much!
After 4 miscarriages, we feel the journey has been way worth it.

From the father:
For nearly a decade, I had planned naming my first son Porter, after the great folk hero Porter Rockwell. Once we found out that this pregnancy was going to go full term, that feeling changed. Lisa and I agreed on naming him after another hero, my grandfather, Vern Bingham Eyre. Grandpa Vernie was a physically and spiritually strong man. He was kind and compassionate. His dedication to his God, country, and family, truly demonstrate the best that humanity has to offer. I pray that our little Bingham will be able to demonstrate similar qualities as his namesake. It's been a difficult journey to get this little guy here, but those efforts have been totally worth it.






Bingham Eyre Larsen, named after your father and grandfather. Both spiritual giants! May you be able to use their good deeds to fuel your life's decisions. May you always look up to them both and strive to be the best person you can. Photos of Vern Bingham Eyre during WWII.

Family outing before baby - Tracy Aviary

Pregnancy picture the day before Bingham was born. May 4, 2016.

Talia's 4th Birthday

Talia's 4th birthday was priceless! Superhero came and ran the whole show for us! She told her story, did games, face painting, and brought presents for Talia and all of her friends. We did cupcakes and everyone dressed up as superheroes. It was awesome and McCord and I enjoyed letting someone else run the show while sat and enjoyed every moment.
Friends in attendance:
Lincoln Larsen, Ashlyn Adams, Zaria Rollins, Evangeline & Carlisle Peterson, Hayden Graham (son of Ashley Graham Forrest). Supergirl performed by: Ellie Elliot

For Talia's family party, she got to pick her birthday dinner. "I want to go to Texas Road House because I like peanuts." and she got to choose what to wear all day (Supergirl costume and ball cap of course)

Lisa's Birthday: 30

My 30th birthday was mostly spent getting my "30 before 30 list" completed. The 30 things I wanted to do before I turned 30. I'm happy to say I accompolished all but 1. The last thing I needed to do was see Greece. We were going to do that in May 2016, but we had a baby instead, which was WAY worth it. We'll get to Greece soon. I know we will.

Pregnancy comparison:

We have been so blessed to get 2 wonderful babies. It's fun to compare and contrast how differently they grow. Fun comparison pictures tray I've taken over this pregnancy:

24-25 weeks (6 months pregnant):

31-32 weeks (8 months):

13-14 weeks (3 months):

Gma & Gpa Easter 2016 Family pictures

For Geneology, here's a picture of Grandma Nola Baker and Grandpa E. Ronald Barker.

Great grandkids:

Grandkids:

Happy Easter 2016!

March & April house project: Baby's Room

The remodel of the bedroom begins! This counts as our March, April, and into May house project.

On the list of things to do:

- remove popcorn ceiling

- texture the ceiling

- prime & paint ceiling

- hang new ceiling light with fan

- patch work on walls & ceiling

- paint walls (from ugly pink to almond)

- new baseboard trim

- new closet doors

- new shelves in closet

BEFORE PICTURES (popcorn ceiling gone though):

AFTER PICTURES:

Pregnancy Photos: Baby #2!

Abby Muir's baptism

February 4th:

Valentine's Day 2016

This Valentine's Day we are doing something small. We went on a double date with Tristan & Sarah to a restaurant with no menus. It was an excellent experience. I just loved it. We also were able to host my brother Nate and his fiancé, Alex for their Valentine's dinner at our house. McCord and I got all the Chinese food  in glassware and made a nice candlelit path with rose pedals and a beautiful table.

Here's a picture of talia helping with the baby's breath flowers for the romantic dinner at our house.

Talia and Porter Pehrson (ward and preschool friend) at the Valentine's preschool party:

February house project - wood flooring

Our house project for February was getting the wood flooring in our entryway and by the basement door. It's beautiful and we love it. 

Remodel of Talia's new bedroom

January's house project was an expensive one. We are happy to announce Talia's new bedroom is finished!

We redid the ceiling, insulated the whole thing, fixed the heat duct, new paint on baseboards and walls and closet. New fan light. Hung up the decor and moved in all her stuff. It looks perfect for our little girl.

BEFORE:

AFTER: