Monday, March 31, 2014

MARCH 2014 - part 2

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

In anticipation of baby Violet's birth we drove to Lake Stevens, Washington.

Perfecto!
...arriving just in time for St Patrick's Day dinner.

Tesila serves up 'ants on a log'.


Carolyn walks the girls to school

...and joins Tesila on a field trip.

Britni is ready to pop!
Tesila is beaming to have her mom on the field trip.

Rock displays the flower afghan crocheted for Violet.


The girls help prepare a vegetable salad, inspired by Callie.


Lane plays the 'baby-waiting game' in Oregon with Cameron.

Dalia plays a mermaid and the fairy Silvermist 
in the school production of Peter Pan.

My talented granddaughter!

My choice of sleeping spaces

Now that Britni has attended to Tesila's field trip and Dalia's debut as Silvermist, 
she takes advantage of the next opportunity to be induced (4 days overdue).  
This, so that she can recover sufficiently prior to Jami's wedding, in two weeks.

The kids and I stay busy at home while we wait for the big announcement.

Tesila teaching school.

Rock playing CARWASH - creative

Violet appears March 24th, 2014
1:38 p.m.  7 lbs. 10 oz.  19.5 inches
 





With Jami's wedding just days away, 
we invite Dalia and Tesila to ride back to SLC with us, 
to be joined by the remaining Hansen's in a few days.

We stop for lunch with Lane's sister Reta Allen, McCall Idaho.  
Their basement is a wall to wall train buffs dream. 

Back home we enjoy Qwirkle, pie and G'kids! 

Our family photographer, Erin, snatches a few bridal (& groomal) shots.

APRIL is sure to be a memorable month.  

~ Even more than most ~



MARCH 2014 - part 1

Where we live.  
Just climb 43 steps and we are home.






Our 4.3 mile exercise loop
(San Moritz Apartment to 78th to Redwood Rd to 72nd to Apt.)

A view from the loop

Greg's teeth got freed!

My baker of bread

G'parent day at Ava's school

Alta & Taggart come for a sleepover. 

Handsome Heston 

It's Lane's Birthday...but I get this gorgeous gift.

He receives a pie baking lesson from his 'twin', Mary Lou

Apple and chocolate pecan pies!

This month Emeline followed Jesus Christ into the waters of baptism, 
received the Gift of the Holy Ghost and hosted a family luncheon.

My favorite season (and color) is here!

GNO with Jami!

Hello little buddy.

To be continued...

Friday, February 28, 2014

FEBRUARY 2014

FAMILY MATTERS

Time out from Ava's Junior JAZZ game.

Primary has CLASS!

Preparing SUPERBOWL Guacamole.

Nothing beats a party at the Bullock's

X's sensational sugar cookies!

Birthday lunch with Callie & girls.

Date with Raylie

Adorable Kaelyn with kittens

Lee stopped in to show off his new skill.  

TMNT Brennan turns 4!

Jami's Bridal Shower


The one and only time I'll paint wooden spoons.

This, I enjoyed embroidering; continuing a tradition began by my dad.

Fabulous college Friends

Gerber girls glance at a home video

My guy plugging along at my sweater.

It's tasty to imagine living close enough to join 
some family members for lunch.


My angel mother.  Finally, a quilt just for her!

February came and went sooo fast!  
I shouldn't be surprised.  
Somebody shortened it 48-72 hours.

Only 5 weeks until my baby girl gets married.