More Exciting News

As promised here is the second part of our exciting news, we moved!  In December we made an offer and it was accepted.  So, in the beginning of February we signed papers and officially moved into our new home.  It is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath with 2240 SF.  It has been so nice to have more room.  We have a family room in the basement and a toy room, so no more toys in the front room.  There are several things other bonus items we now have a small yard, 2 fireplaces, an attached 2 car garage.  It is almost the perfect house, the one thing I don't have is a gas stove, but one day that will be changed and then it will be perfect.  The other bestest thing is we only moved 2 streets down, so we stayed in the same school.  We did technically change ward boundaries, but we are continuing to go to our old ward as 1/3 of the street we live on goes to our ward and I love it. 

So there you have it.  Our home is new and a baby on the way, I think that you are caught up on all the news in the Hansen family world. 

A Fun Visit

Yesterday, Lynnie, Bri and I were home when I noticed 2 ducks on the roof of our neighbors garage.  Soon, they flew down to our side yard and Bri asked Lynnie if she wanted to feed the ducks.  She said yes and was so excited.  We went out and watched her feed them.  I was surprised how close they got to Lynnie.  It was a fun time for the 3 of us. 

Easter 2013

Well, this post is a little late as Brian left bright and early Monday, after Easter, for Arizona for 3 days and I had no way of posting.  We did however, have a very lovely Easter.  We had a little hunt here at our house before church, the kids found eggs in both the living room and downstairs in the toy room.  They each got a basket too.  After, we went to church while Brian went for his run. 

When everyone was back together, we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house for Easter lunch.  It was a nice lunch with an egg hunt there too.  The kids had a really good time. 

We ended the day at Neeners and Grandpa's which had an egg hunt too.  Even us big kids went on an egg hunt.  We each got a $20 from the Easter Bunny.  It was a nice surprise.  We then had a nice dinner. 

We got home and had to get Brian packed for his work trip, but we really did have a nice Easter. 

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.