All About `Ohana: 5/1/09

May 31, 2009

Aidan's Pre-School Program

Aidan had his pre-school graduation and program, but we were in Pennsylvania, so we weren't able to make it, but we snuck in and got to see the practice program and it was so cute. Aidan loves to sing and he did such a great job. He had learned so much and we are so proud of him. His teacher, Miss Amber is truly amazing, especially with a lot of turmoil in her personal life and she never let it affect her school. We love you Miss Amber!

Fancy Nancy Princess Party

Sienna, Madelyn and I were able to go to a Fancy Nancy princess Party for a fundraiser for a friend and her daughter. It was very fun and for a great cause. We had pink hot chocolate, little snacks of all kind, Sienna got her nails painted, she made a crown and even put on a little fashion show.

Grandpa Hanson

My Grandpa Hanson is very beloved and special. He is actually my birth father's dad, who died when I was 17 months old, but has always stayed very close to our family. He accepted my new dad as his son and all the new grand kids as his own. He is such a special man and I love him more than words can say. We were so lucky to have him stay with us while he was in Utah. He loves Madelyn and he could get her giggling so easily. I love it. Here are a few pictures.

look at her eyeing his ice cream, the little mooch

Paul and Kelsey's Wedding

My little brother, Paul, married his longtime love, Kelsey on May 16th. We are so happy for them and I am so excited to have her as my sister-in-law, since I already love her like a sister. We had a blast and we are so grateful that we were able to be involved. Grandpa Hanson was able to come up and we were so happy to have him there.
Paul and his beautiful bride, Kelsey

Aidan and Tyson, the ring bearers
The flower girls, minus Savanna

May 26, 2009

Jeff's Graduation

We were lucky to be able to fly out to Pennsylvania to see Spencer's brother Jeff graduate from Dental School at Temple University. The trip was very short, but very sweet. I was so sad to leave; it was so much fun. It was such an important time for Jeff and his family after all their hard, hard work and we wouldn't have missed it for the world. He graduated 10th in his class. Congratulations, Jeff and Janell. We are so proud of you!

Even though our time was limited, we really did so much. Janell's sister, Stacy, and her husband Jason, and their kids came and so did Janell's parents, so it made for a full group but things went so smoothly and everyone got along really well. There is a fantastic park nearby where everyone went to play. Spencer and Jeff messed around with the football while the kids ran wild. We got to go to The Shady Maple, which seriously has the best breakfast ever. Sweet Potato Pancakes are the best and I don't even like sweet potatoes. We were even able to go to Downtown Philly for a tiny bit since Jeff graduated there. There were fun adventures on the drive home from graduation. The guys even managed to find time to golf. It was a fantastic trip. Thanks for letting us come guys. We love you!