Davis Larry Chase

Don't think there is a happier family on earth!

Generations

We are so happy to have generations of righteous family members who have brought us up in the gospel. Family is so important and because of the examples and love of our family, we grow up and learn in righteous and safe homes.

We were so happy to have Larissa's mom here for the couple of weeks that she got to visit. She had many reasons to be home during this time, and we were so lucky that it just so happened to be when Davis was born! What a blessing.

Four generations

Four generations

Davis' First Few Days at Home

Needed to catch up on some shut eye from missing that first night of sleep! I love holding him. He's the best.

He fits so perfect in his mom's arms!

Cousin Naomi's first time holding him. I love this picture. She was SO happy to hold him. When we'd tell her to smile, she'd give a big forced one, but when she was just holding him, this is the face she'd do.

This is one of my favorites! Just hanging out.

Landon Leaves for Argentina/Uruguay

Landon (Larissa's little brother and our best bud!) was called to serve in the Uruguay Montevideo West mission. Because he has already been able to learn some Spanish while living in Chile with is parents for the past two years, they shipped him straight down to the Argentina MTC where he will only stay for three weeks instead of two months. When they sent his name tag in the mail the first time, it came in Portuguese! I was so proud! I told him that they must be changing his call to Brazil. But, I was wrong. :( they just messed up. Too bad. Can you tell which name tag has been used more? :) His Spanish one came in the mail shortly after.

At the airport.

Just before going through security. We are going to miss you Elder Laycock!

Davis Larry Chase - July 14th

My one request...to go to the hospital during the daytime and deliver before we go to bed. Well, we left the house at 1:00 am on Thursday morning (July 14th) and sped up from Alpine to LDS Hospital in Salt Lake. Hey, at least there wasn't traffic! She's pretty cute, isn't she? :)

Here he is! Davis Larry Chase. Born at 1:59 pm at 7 lbs & 0.5 ounce and 21 inches long. What a handsome little newborn!

My first time holding him after he got all bundled and warm. There aren't many other moments in this life that compare to this.

Right after his first bath. All clean!
He's our precious little guy!
A little blurb on his name. Davis is my middle name and my mom's maiden name. I was really close with my grandpa Davis before he passed away, and still feel close to him now. We have had many experiences that have solidified Davis as his first name which will always remind him of the great family that he comes from. Larry is Larissa's dad's first name. He is currently serving as a mission president in the Chile Santiago East mission. He and brother Cory are the only two out of all of our immediate family that were not able to be around when Davis was born. We gave him the middle name of Larry so that Davis will always remember why his grandpa Laycock was not there, how important the Lord's work is, and also to ALWAYS put the Lord first.



President Laycock also took a picture of Davis to teach a family about the Gospel and the plan of Salvation and the opportunity to be "born again" on the same day that Davis was born. The father of the family decided to accept the Gospel and be baptized and they now keep a picture of Davis in their home to remind them of their commitment.

Larissa's Pregnancy with Davis

February 19

March 5th

April 2nd

May 2nd

June 29th

July 12th

July 14th - Davis' Birthday!

YAY!

Stadium of Fire! - July

Larissa and I had been wanting to go to the Stadium of Fire, and it wasn't looking like we were going to be able to. On the day of, my dad called and offered us tickets! We were so happy, we loved it, even though Larissa was 9 months pregnant!

During the opening of the night, some parachuters came flying into the stadium. The last guy (decked out in flag attire) came down a little too quickly and took out some fences and a camera man! It was pretty crazy. I got a couple of pictures of that.

It was a great night. Thanks dad!

Lynsie and Tevita's Wedding - June

Little sister Lynsie got married to our wonderful new brother, Tevita in the Salt Lake Temple. For those of you who don't know the story, well, it's too long. But, one of the highlights is that Adam (older brother) found and baptized Tevita while he was serving in a remote island called Rotuma which is roughly 400 miles north of the main island of Fiji. We love Tevita and are so happy to have him as part of our family! BULA!

Spring Flowers - Early May

As a Mother's Day present to Mom Laycock, we went around the yard and took pictures of their blooming flowers & trees and made a slide show video of it. We love the spring!

Shoulder Surgery - April

I had shoulder surgery which was the result of a minor injury of throwing a football on the beach with my brother Cory a few years back. This was a couple of days later. Because I complained about being nauseous after previous surgeries, they decided to do a nerve block in my neck. WORST DECISION EVER! I do not recommend them. Awefulness.