The Hansens

Crazy times

2009-10-18T09:18:00.000-07:00

Well, now that things have calmed down I figured it's a good time to update the blog. The end of August went by way fast because of having Leila and adjusting to everything. September was way crazy. The first part of the month was spent in California with my family. My grandpa had a subdural hematoma and was given only 24 hours so my mom, sister, Karli, Leila, Danny and I raced out to San Jose. He passed away a few hours after we got there. John drove out to meet us with my brother in-law after he got off work the following day and stayed until just after the funeral. The girls and I however, stayed with my mom for a few extra days to spend more time with the family. It was really difficult to have lost my grandpa so suddenly but I know he is much happier where he is now. Even though it was under poor circumstances it was so great to see so much family while I was out there. There were people I haven't seen in at least 6 or 7 years so it was really great to catch up. We even got to go to a Giants game with a bunch of my cousins, aunt, and uncles. Once we got back home to Vegas we were only there for a week then it was off to Arizona to see my sister and her new baby. Mom went out there the day she had the baby then Danny, Amber, the girls and I went out that weekend. It was so much fun to see baby Austin, my sister and brother in-law. Austin is such a little cutie. John is working hard as always trying to keep up with his work and school load. I am so grateful for all that he does and all that he goes through for us. It is so wonderful to be able to be at home with the girls full time. I truly have been blessed. Here are some pictures of the girls as well as some at the Giants game...

My sleeping angels

Such a girl!

Karli loves feeding her sister.

Karli loving her sister!

Leila's first Giants game.

Typical dad with his head phones on.

Leila Naomi Hansen

2009-08-24T15:23:00.000-07:00

Leila Naomi Hansen

August 13, 2009 4:14pm

7lbs 1oz 19.5in

John and I are so very blessed to have been able to bring Leila into this world. There is not a day that goes by the we don't thank our Father in Heaven for this sweet baby girl. Thank you so much to all of you who have supported us and helped us through the process of getting her here.

Busy Busy

2009-07-26T09:33:00.000-07:00

I know, I know, it's been forever since I updated the blog. At least I am doing it now though right? Well, much has been going on with us Hansens. The most exciting thing is that Miss Leila will be here no later than August 13th. My doctor scheduled me to be induced that day if she hasn't already come. Yea!!!! We are all so so so excited to have a new little one in the family. Karli especially. All she ever talks about is her little baby. She is constantly giving my tummy loves and kisses and talks to her sister too. It's so cute! I know she will be a big help once Leila is here.
John and I are in the process of buying a house. Our offer got picked by the seller to take to the bank, however, it is a short sale so it will be a while before we hear if we got accepted by the bank or not. It will be really great if everything goes through. It is less than a mile from where we are now so moving won't be too bad and we will still be really close to family. It's a cute little three bedroom two story house that is actually owned by some people in our ward so we know that it is in good condition. Here is the link for the virtual tour if you want to check it out: http://www.PropertyPanorama.com/mls.asp?id=69355
Mom and Dad moved back to Vegas almost a month ago now. Dad of course is doing the back and forth thing because of work but mom and Danny are here full time. It has been so nice having them around. Karli is of course loving being spoiled by her Tutu and Papa. She and Danny have a ton of fun playing together. Their favorite thing right now is hide and seek.
I finished my nanny job the first week of July so I have been enjoying the one on one time with Karli and not having to work around other people's schedules. It is so great being a stay at home mom! The Sunday after I stopped working I got released as the beehive advisor. I was really sad when it happened because the girls are great and I loved my calling but now I have more time to spend with John, Karli and soon to be Leila.
John is doing great. He is enjoying having nothing but work for the summer and has started playing volleyball on Saturday mornings with some friends from the ward. However, he is not looking forward to the loss of sleep he claims he is going to have once Leila is here. We'll see who is the one not sleeping. lol.

2009-05-03T10:42:00.000-07:00

Well, this past week has been just a tad more eventful than most. I finished my first course cake decorating class at Michael's. It was nice to have some me time and learn some fun new stuff in the process. My first completed cake isn't the greatest or anything but definitely an improvement from the typical store bought frosting with nothing on it. I was actually going to do the cake for Alicia's baby shower next week but we are now going to be flying out to SJ so taking all my stuff just won't work. On Thursday Karli started the big girl gymnastics class. Which basically is the same as what she has been doing except I am not allowed in. Yep that's right instead of going in and doing it with her I am forced to stay outside and watch through a giant glass window with a bunch of other parents. Okay so it's not that bad but still it's so crazy to think she is already doing it on her own. She was so excited to be with all the other big kids.
Here are some pics and video of the cake and Karli:

First completed cake

Trying the hand stand

Waiting for her turn

On the bar

Her attempt at a cartwheel

Easter

2009-04-19T17:14:00.000-07:00

Well, the past few weeks have been quite busy. I worked a lot more than usual, my parents and Danny came in from California and Karli has been sick off and on. The first time she was sick it was some kind of stomach bug that only lasted a day. This time I think it is some kind of cold or flu. She has had a fever since Thursday night and still has a bit of one now but not as bad. I hate when she is sick, she looks so sad. Hopefully by tomorrow or tuesday she will be better. John is also sick today. He seems better than he did this morning but still not great. I think this crazy schedule of his is really taking a toll.

Our Easter was pretty fun. On the Saturday before we went to an Easter egg hunt that the HOA put on. It was fun. They had egg hunts for the different age groups, bounce houses, inflatable slides, free food and of course the Easter bunny. It started off a bit rainy but then turned into a pretty nice day. Karli had a blast. When the egg hunt first started she didn't really know what to do so she just stood there while everyone ran past her. Once she unfroze she ran past the bulk of the kids and got a ton of eggs. Then we took her to the slide and bounce house. She would have stayed there all day if we let her. We had her picture taken with the Easter bunny and then had her face painted. It was so fun to get out and do something together as a family. My parents showed up later that day and stayed until early this morning. On Sunday we had the dedication of the new church building at 7am. It was really nice to have been able to go. My parents were still at home sleeping since they had a long day of travel on Saturday so we were able to just let Karli stay and sleep too. Neither John or I had been to a building dedication before. It was such a great experience and really set the tone for a great Easter Sunday. The spirit was so strong. After church Amber, Eric and Carson came over for dinner and an egg hunt for the kiddos. Cheri, Tyson and Jake joined us later for some games. It was a lot of fun. I am truly grateful for the time that we have had with family this past week. It will be nice to have my parents and Danny out here come July. Well, enough of my rambling. Here are some pictures. Enjoy. :)

Getting ready for the hunt.

In the rain

Playing on the slide.

Karli and the Easter bunny.

The egg hunt

So cute!

Painting eggs

Beautiful girl!

We were wrong!

2009-03-30T23:39:00.001-07:00

Okay so John and I really thought that we were going to be having a boy however, today's ultrasound proved us to be wrong. We are having another girl! We are so excited to start planning and choosing a name. Karli was so funny, when we told her it was a girl she said that there were two babies because daddy needed a boy baby. It was so cute! She is going to be a great big sister.

Karli's Birthday!

2009-03-26T17:09:00.000-07:00

It's so crazy how time flys! Karli has turned into such a big girl all too fast. She turned 3 on the 23rd so last Saturday we had a family party for her. For some reason she has been really into Strawberry Shortcake so that was the theme of the party. Karli had so much fun and got some cool gifts. She got her first real bike with training wheels and absolutely loves it! It has been too windy to ride it outside yet but she has been having fun riding it around the house. Here are some pictures of the party and some video of her on her new bike:

Getting ready for the party!

Time for presents!

A Bike!

Yea! Birthday Cake!

Karli riding her bike.

2008-12-20T22:21:00.000-08:00

Well, as most of you already know I am finally pregnant! John and I are so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so excited!!!!!!!!!!! Karli was a little disappointed when we told her there was just one baby though. She was really set on having two. We had our first ultrasound on Thursday and everything seems to be going well so far. The doctor is still a little worried though so I have to go in for another one on the 30th or 31st. John and I are so very grateful for the chance we have been given to have another baby. I can't help but get even more excited whenever I see another baby or walk near the baby department at stores. I hope the next 8 months don't go by too slow. The due date according to my calculations is August 17th. I think that's awesome because I'm sure he or she will come early and could very well share my dad's birthday which is the 13th.

John is still waiting to hear about dental school. It looks like we won't know anything until February. He is done with fall semester and will finish up his undergrad in the spring. He is so happy to be graduating UNLV come May or June. Work is going well for him. He is enjoying having that as his only responsibility for the next month.

Karli is getting bigger and smarter everyday. We are so blessed to have her in our lives! She loves helping me cook and working out with daddy. She is already very excited about the baby. When we are out shopping she will pick baby stuff up off the shelves and tell me we need it for the baby. Karli is quite the little mommy and will be a big help.

Okay, so that's enough of an update. Here are some pictures.

Karli in front of our Christmas tree.

We do live in Vegas right?

Karli had so much fun building her snowman.

Only in Vegas would they call off school after like 6 inches of snow.

My Little Cook

2008-12-09T15:15:00.000-08:00

Karli and I decided to have some fun with my old easy-bake oven.

Getting ready to put it in the oven!

The finished products.

She was being such a little goof ball. :)

Halloween

2008-11-12T23:27:00.000-08:00

I know these pictures are a couple weeks late but oh well. Karli loved dressing up as Belle and trick or treating with her cousins. She is already planning for next Halloween. So far she is leaning toward Ariel but lots can change between now and then.

My princess.

Neither were in the mood for pictures.

Didn't get to do her hair quite how I wanted but she's still so cute!

Halloween Carnival

2008-10-19T21:04:00.001-07:00

On Saturday we took Karli to the Halloween Carnival at Boca Park. She had so much fun.

Karli's first pony ride.

Karli loved flying around in her boat.

Fun on the inflatable slide.

A carnival is never complete without the cotton candy!

2008-10-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

Okay, so it's official... I am the worst blogger ever! I am going to try and be better about posting things but no promises. Anyway, things have been kind of crazy around here. I have been watching kids almost every day of the week lately and working in doctor appointments in between. It's really quite exhausting. Hopefully things will die down soon.

Poor Karli is so sick of the doctor's office (even though it's not for her) and not having me to herself. She is such a trooper though. It is so fun to see more and more of her personality come out as she is getting older. She is such a little mom. Karli has spent a ton of time playing with her dolls lately... always feeding them and stuff it is so cute. She's been getting a bit sassy too lately though but it is quite humorous some of the time. She is definitely her mother's daughter. :) I am so very blessed to have such a sweet little girl. She is my miracle.

So far there hasn't been progress in the baby department. I have been getting a ton of testing done before they start me on the FSH shots. I was supposed to start the shots last week but I guess they forgot to order some of the blood work so I have to go back and do more this week. I am so sick of having blood drawn it's ridiculous! John and I are so anxious for the outcome of the whole process. Not sure when that will be though. I am so grateful to everyone for their love and support through all of this. John especially. He is really helping me to stay optimistic through all of this. It's been really tough but I know the Lord is mindful of us and will bless us when the time is right.

John just got an interview with UNLV for dental school! We are both really hoping that he will get accepted there. The soonest we will know isn't until December though. In the mean time he is plenty busy with work and his fall semester at UNLV. He is doing so great I don't know how he does it.

Well, that's enough babbling for now. Here are some updated pictures.

Karli as a clown.

We finally took a family photo!

Me and my sweetheart!

2008-08-12T18:50:00.000-07:00

Poor Karli fell victim to a hanger while shopping at Kohls. Luckily I had a lollipop in my bag to get her to stop screaming. She was fine after that. She loves to show people her green and blue eye.

2008-07-06T16:53:00.000-07:00

Such a cutie pie!