Happy 5th Birthday Abby!

As usual, this post is a tad bit late! But still certainly noteworthy! On June 30th Abby turned 5! What a BIG day! We started the day with a trip to the movie theater. Jason, myself, Abby and Kate all went to see Toy Story 3. This was Katie's first movie and Abby's second at the theater. As expected, they loved it! And I love the new $5 movies at AMC! After the movie we had a SUPER MAJOR event in our home... Abby's first haircut! Yep, that's right, first haircut. Granted, a little later than most, but I just couldn't bear cutting those beautiful locks. But the day and the time finally arrived, and... she is absolutely adorable!!! Jason and I laughed at the total difference exhibited once again between Abby and Kate. Abby couldn't have sat more still and compliant and Kate was totally antsy and throwing tantrums in the chair next to her :). We stopped by Subway, Abby's favorite, for lunch. Then headed to Papa and Gramma's house for the big birthday bash. Gramma bought one of those bouncy houses, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all the littles. It was a fabulous day and full of memories! I can't believe my little princess is 5!

Abby and Kate at the movies!
The Big Event! Abby's Haircut





The Birthday Party! Lots of bouncing!






Happy Birthday my little love!

Happy Mother's Day!

To my crazy, energetic, hardworking, creative, spontaneous, spunky, outrageous, sacrificial, compassionate, generous, full of love mother... Happy Mother's Day!

Haley the Aspiring Photographer

This is my niece Haley!


There are many wonderful things that we love about Haley. One of them is that she is an aspiring photographer. Which means that whenever she is around she grabs my camera and takes lots of pictures! Which happens to make my life a lot easier! She babysat for me this morning and so I just checked my camera. Sure enough I found some great shots! Here are some that I thought were really cool.





Thanks Haley!

Two Best Friends!

Sisters. Best Friends!

House Guest!

My parents have this really sweet golden retriever named Billie. She is actually quite the amazing dog! She is kind of a miniature golden. She never got big and fluffy. Other than some grey in the face, she still looks like a 9 month puppy! She lives for play! She literally will run till she rips the pads of her feet and her paws are bleeding! And she keeps playing! It is actually quite sad and we have to limit her play. Several years ago, we found out that she will actually dive to the bottom of the swimming pool to retrieve a toy! I have never seen this before! She goes vertical in the water and will kick her way to the bottom! She is the sweetest dog and super gentle. We love her to pieces!

Whenever my parents go on vacation, we have the privilege of dog-sitting! It is quite the event around here. The girls love having her and being able to chase her all day long! Katie especially loves her! All she wants to do is be with her and play and cuddle! It is just precious!

Easter Fun and Festivities!

Here are some cute pics from Easter. My parents were so gracious and invited all of Jason's family over and we did a BIG family Easter lunch and egg hunt after church. It was great to spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying all of our family! Our families are such tangible reminders of God's goodness! Especially as we celebrate Easter and remember his ultimate display of love and goodness on the cross.

Titus 3:4-7 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Miss Emily Is Already 3 Months Old!

My little miss Emily is 3 months old today! She is just as cute as can be! Full of smiles and coos and her own little personality! She is officially sleeping through the night, about 8 to 8. Of course, I am still swaddling her (love the Miracle Blanket!), so we will see what happens when I take that away some day! At her last doctor's appointment she was measuring in the 90th percentile, gotta keep with the Hansen tradition! But I must say, I love her little rolls! She is trying desperately hard to find her finger! And I have given up trying desperately hard to give her the pacifier! And, maybe since her finger still alludes her, she loves to scoot over in her crib and suck on her bumper. It makes me laugh! Every morning I find her sucking away on her bumper. As for Abby and Kate, they still think she is the best thing ever! Abby is the sweetest little helper. She loves to care for her, entertain her, and retrieve all of her little needs for Mommy. I actually don't think she has ever complained when I have asked her to do something. Kate just wants to constantly kiss and entertain her! Such good big sisters! My three precious girls!
Pics around 1 month old!

Her hair did this adorable fro thing when she got a bath. Loved it!



Right around 2 months old



3 months (sort of! I took them today, so about 3.5 months)
I love this chain of photos! Do these photos say anything about her future!



She is so sweet and so fun! We adore her!