Abby 3 year Well Check

Last Thursday we went to the Dr. to have Abby's 3 year Well Check done (yes, I know I'm 3 months behind. Her doctor was on maternity leave until a few weeks ago.) After some coxing to get her on the scale she got her eyes checked. She did really well with the shapes and only got one of the tinny shapes wrong (a star from far away CAN look like a circle!) She did really well when Dr. Strasser came in. She sat on my lap and let her do the check up. Since going we have DAILY had to play Dr. she even makes me get on the pretend scale all the while telling me "it wont hurt you!" As anyone who sees our little 3 year old knows she is a beautiful little girl who is the size of a 4 year old, so it was no surprise when her %tiles were in the 90+ area. Height: 98 %tile, Weight: 90 %tile.

The other day Carson woke from his nap before Abby. He loves to wake her up by giving her big LOVES!! She seems to enjoy waking up that way too. Moments like these melt my heart! What GREAT kids I am blessed with!

Carson, One Year Old

On Sunday my baby turned one! Yes, ONE!! Already! How did this happen? It seems like this year has flown by. On Thursday we went to the Dr. for his one year Well Check and found that he is in the 88 %tile for height, 87 %tile for weight and 62 %tile for head circ. After church on Sunday we had a little party for him with family. Carson wasn't too interested in the cake he played more than ate. And with the help of Aunt Shauna he got a little messier than he would have liked. He did like the presents and just wanted to play and be left alone. Here are some pictures from the party:











Carson, you are such a fun little boy. You love to be chased and tickled. You are a VERY big tease. You are curious to the point of mischievous and if we tell you "no" to something you whale up into heart breaking tears. You are so soft hearted and love to cuddle. Just recently you have started walking and you are catching on so quickly!! You can walk, bend over, get a toy, straighten back up and continue walking. You are so strong. You can say "mama" "dada" "baba" and you occasionally sign "milk." You just learned today how to wave "bye-bye." You still only have 2 teeth so eat mostly baby food, but you LOVE to feed yourself and get so excited when you get the chance. You have recently started throwing the funniest tantrums. When daddy or I make you mad you scream, kick your legs, and if we come close you move away from us while screaming louder (if that is even possible.) We love you so much and can't imagine life without you. You bring so much fun and happiness to our little family!

Air Show

After church on Sunday we decided to head over to Hill for the air show. We got there just in time for the Thunderbirds and a nice soaking from a down poor of rain/hail. It was a lot of fun even with the drenching!

Abby after the storm (she loves playing with umbrellas)


Abby and Carson on the walk in.


The storm as it moved out.


Abby behind the gun. SCARY!


Abby behind the "wheel" EVEN MORE SCARY!!!


Here are some of the Thunderbirds in action:

Grandma Hansen

Last Monday Brian's sweet Grandma Hansen passed away. We were shocked, stunned and very heart broken to hear of her passing, but we know we will see her again someday. We take great comfort in the knowledge that she is with Grandpa Jay again after 13 years apart. We will always remember her, love her and miss her!