Just for Fun!

Bath Time?

The upstairs shower in Utah was out of commission while we were there and consequently the sink had to double as a bath tub for Ella. I just got a kick out of watching her soak in the sink:)

Jenny and Aaron visit

Jenny and Aaron came to visit us while were were in Utah and it was such a special treat! They were so patient with us the whole trip and let us drag them around all of Utah. We visited Temple Square (which I loved and wished we would have visited sooner on our trip) and had a great time. Then we went to the Olympic Park in Park City. Not a total waste of time, but I was hoping for more. I am just bummed that they came all the way to Utah and we didn't get a group shot! We love you guys and thanks for going through such effort to visit!

The Bottle Baby Twins (more Utah pictures)

Ella and Izzy are only a few weeks a part in age. While they both are probably way too old to still have a bottle, Heather and I felt comfort with the fact that our baby wasn't alone with the bottle addiction. And look at them, could they be any cuter with those nasty things in their mouths?

Not quite sure how this happened, but they both came in with Graces new Christmas underwear on their heads. They new everyone was amused and left the panties in place for a remarkably long time!

Christmas at Disney...a little late

These were taken last month, but I am finally getting around to posting all of my Christmas stuff! We love going to see the lights at MGM and this year we added to the tradition be resort hopping to see the gingerbread houses.

Merry Christmas!

Just a few pictures from Christmas this morning!

As I was posting these pictures, Grace came in to see what I was doing. I wished Merry Christmas, told her I loved her and asked how her day has been. Her reply, "Merry Christmas to you, too, Mom. I am just having a wonderful Christmas Day!" Love that kid!


With the Wixom cousins (minus William.) Grace has been in cousing heaven since we got here. With all 14 cousins in the same state, we have not seen Grace in five days. She only showed up this morning for the festivities!
Grace and her twin, Hannah. Do you think these two are related? The Hansen genes are powerful!
Grace felt that Ella needed to be taught how to open presents, she is just a baby after all. Ella let that fly for the first gift, but after that, she was on her own.


I know that by default I have to think my children are cute, but seriously, look at that face!
All of the girls cousins are currently in rehab for their American Girl doll addiction. We thought that coming on this trip and offering our support would help them through this rough time. Instead, they sucked Grace into this world of amazingly beautiful dolls and accessories. I don't think she will ever be the same again.

I have to say that when Grammy, oops, I mean Santa, mentioned that a Kirsten doll might appear under the tree on Christmas I was very excited. I had a Kirsten doll when I was little and loved her so much. A few months ago I found all of my old Kirsten books at my parents house and Grace and I have been reading them before bed. If was so fun to see the doll again and Grace really was happy. Once again, I am that mom who is reliving their youth through her children. Oh, well...made for an extra special Christmas:)

This is the view from our front door. It is supposed to storm again today and it is snowing as we speak! There is definately something to be said about having a white Christmas!