All About `Ohana

June 24, 2009

Tri #6

I have no pictures to post since I was there by myself, but I just wanted to let everyone know that I finished this race 4 minutes and 18 seconds faster that I have done a Tri in the past, horrendously slow swim and bathroom break notwithstanding. It was a great day.

June 17, 2009

Madelyn

My sweet, crazy, wonderful little 21 month old baby

has been going in the potty at least once a day

for almost a week. How awesome is that?

June 2, 2009

Taylor Swift

Sienna and I were able to attend the Taylor Swift concert together, just the two of us. It was so fun. She was amazing live, so entertaining and we love all her songs. It was a little emotional for me, which surprised me, but it's so surreal that Sienna is getting so big and we are growing and maturing in our relationship together. She is such a sweet, beautiful, amazing and good girl and I am so lucky that she is my daughter.

Triathlon #5

So last Saturday I raced in Salem, making it my 5th triathlon. I love this venue, they put on such a great set-up (besides sticking in a very steep uphill climb on the bike 2 days before the race). I talked my friend Shanda into doing it with me and it was so fun. My friend Deni, who was the one who got me into Tris was there also, but we never got a picture with her. She is superwoman and had such a fast time. She is my inspiration.

We had some mishaps, with Shanda getting a flat tire during the bike, but luckily I came upon her not much after and we got it changed. I didn't really care about time after that delay, but I still had fun and it was awesome that Shanda and I were able to finish together. I love these races. Well, it's a love-hate and the whole super sick feeling at the beginning sucks, but the exhilaration at the end more than makes up for it.

after the swim (I always feel really dizzy)

bike dismount

run start (your legs feel like bricks)

running to the finish together!

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!