Easter Spring Train

Yesterday, we went on the Heber Creeper with the Easter Bunny.  Grandma Debby planned this fun activity.  Before the ride, we had a baby animal petting zoo that the kids really liked.  Then walked around the grounds at the station.  It was a nice 45 minute ride to Solider Hollow and back.  The Easter bunny made an appearance twice, once she came to dance with the kids.  They did the Bunny Hop and the Hokie Pokie.  Audra Lynn danced her heart out on the train, she just had the best time.  Coli did dance to the Bunny Hop, but did not participate in the Hokie Pokie.  After the dancing the bunny left, and then later came back to give each person a plastic egg with a treat inside.  The treat this year was a Laffy Taffy. It was a beautiful day and a great day to get out on the train.  Thanks Grandma Debby for the fun on the Easter Spring Train!!

Treasure Island

Last week Colin came home from school and said he wanted to show me something.  When this happens it is usually one of his works of art. I was surprised when he handed me a blue flier announcing the school play, Treasure Island.  He told me that he really wanted to go to it.  I told him that we needed to talk to dad when he got home.  Well, I don't think that Brian was home more then 10 minutes, when Colin said "Mom remember, to ask dad."  So, I told Brian that the kids wanted to go to the play at school and he was game.  I bought the tickets the next day and Coli was excited.
Last night was the actual play.  He was excited to see it again, as they saw it in school.  He was even more excited to have us see it.  We unfortunately, got the last seats in the back, which meant the kids couldn't see without standing on their chairs.  I also think this caused them to be antsy, because both were ready to go a half an hour into it. 

Lynnie would dance when the kids were dancing and singing.  You could just see her wanted to be up there.  I said to her, when you get a little bigger are you going to be up there, her response "Yes!."  A little while later, she then told me she needed to get a pirate costume (gotta love 3 year old thinking).  I asked Coli the same thing and he told me "no."  But later changed his mind and also said he needed a pirate costume. 
Overall, I am really glad we took the kids.  But I also learned that I don't think that they are quite ready to go to a play outside of the school. 

One of My Favorite Things...

I don't know how many of you know that during my running season, I am up and out of bed pretty early so, I can sneak a run in before Brian goes to work and the kids then need me.  Well, since I am pregnant I am putting running on the back burner, just to make sure everything goes right with this one.  So, I am staying in bed a lot later than in the past few years. 
In the mornings, I hear the kids get up and Brian gets them food and then they watch TV for a bit.  Then they decide they need their mom and come into our room.  The kids crawl into bed with  me and we talk, giggle and snuggle.  I love it.  It has become one of my most favorite things to do with my kids.  I am soaking it up for sure, during this time, knowing it will change.  But for now, my late morning starts are the best part of my day. 

Colin Starts Basketball

Brian and I have been on a hunt to find a sport that Coli loves.  He did like Karate, but Bri feels it was not active enough for him.  Soccer was a challenge, as he would run his heart out, but not kick the ball.  I think he was nervous to get into the mix.  So, when he had fun at P.E. in basketball, we thought we would try that.  Today was his first clinic of 3 before they have games.  I think he really liked it, he even made a basket practicing.  I hope that he continues to love the sport.

Out of the Mouths of Babes

The kids have been talking about another baby for some time.  Even before they knew I was preggers.  One day we were driving home and the following conversation occurred:

Audra: Mom, when you have another baby you will have 3 kids.

Me: You're right I will have 3 kids.

Audra: Dad will say "I can't handle this."

With that I laughed a good laugh. 

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Last week, the kids were playing outside in our yard.  Colin, came running into the house and straight into the bathroom.  He was in such a hurry he didn't shut the door.  After he finished peeing, he said in a disappointed tone "that was short."

Again I laughed hard.  Really where do these kids come up with this stuff?

Some Very Exciting News

I have been promising to update you all on the things that have been going on in the Hansen world.  So, here is the first one:

That is right, we are expecting our 3 child.  I am now 12 weeks pregnant and everything is looking good.  We found out that I was preggers on Jan 20, just in time for my birthday.  (I told Brian previously that was what I wanted.)  I have been very sick and tired with this one.  But very glad for this, as the baby is measuring right were it needs to be and the heart rate as of March 5, was 164.  PERFECT!!! 
The kids did not know that I was preggers.  They have been wanting another baby for some time.  A couple weeks before my appointment Colin told me "You need to go to the doctor, to get the germs out."  So the day of the appointment we told the kids we were going to the doctor to get the germs out.  While the doctor was examining me, I told her that the kids didn't know.  She then ran the ultrasound and told the kids, it's not germs making your mom sick, it is a baby.  The kids screamed, danced and chanted "We're going to have a baby."  They were so excited. 
Colin came home and drew "a very special picture."  That is what is being used to tell people we are expecting.  Since, I am still struggling a little with sickness and fatigue things have taken a back burner.  But I am feeling better and more things are getting done. So hopefully, I will be able to tell you what else has been going on in our world soon.
My due date is 9.23.13.  We are very excited and have started down the road of names, which at this point is not going well.  But we have 6 more months.  Lynnie has informed us that we should name the baby Stella or Mitchie depending on the gender.  We have also decided to have a surprise baby and not peek this go.  So tune back in September for the details of boy or girl. 

A Driving Adventure

Yesterday, was Brian's 34th birthday.  We went to Neeners and Grandpa's for dinner.  After Brian had a Ragnar meeting.  Since, daylight saving had also occurred on this day, it was still light out after dinner.  Grandpa Garry, Neeners and I took the Jeeps outside and the kids got to ride them for the first time.  WOW!  What an experience.  Colin would do pretty good for a while, but then steer off the side walk.   Lynnie on the other hand was constantly going off the side walk.  MAN, OH, MAN!  She was literally moving her hands back and forth to steer.  Towards the end she said "I not very good at drivin'." The kiddos had a great time and are hoping to get out this week for some more drive time.