February & March

Justin's whole side of the family went on a cruise! I wasn't able to go due to the pregnancy but had fun at home with Elsie.

They had a great time spending time together, eating lots of yummy food, and exploring the Grand Cayman Islands, Mexico, and Jamaica.

According to Justin, Jorgen and Shelley ate more ice cream in those ten days than they have their entire life. They both still talk about the cruise and we are so grateful they were able to go. Lots of fun memories were made.
The Hansen Group

While they partied on the boat, Elsie and I played at home.

We were SO excited to have our family home when the cruise was over. We missed them more than words can express.

Here is Shelley, always so proud of writing her name. She LOVES to write it.

Soccer season started again!
Go Jorgen!

Dress ups are always fun.

Jorgen's school had an art and science fair.
The kids loved going and we even got to see Jorgen's art work in the library.

I had a fabulous birthday weekend. We went to the temple and swapped watching the kids. They loved walking around and looking at the fountain and flowers.

We went to the store and bought a Wii. Huge birthday gift for me...but it's really for our whole family for weekend together time (and especially for when the baby comes and it's too hot to play outside...another fun option for indoors).

Justin and the kids surprised me with the best cake ever! I love my husband's creativity!

Some very thoughtful and wonderful friends from Stanford send me a very exciting package with notes, treats, gift cards and more. It was the best surprise. Included, were these very exciting party glasses that Shelley has since claimed.

Jorgen had his third piano recital and he did a wonderful job!

This is Shelley's staring contest face.
She always wins! ;)

The kids always plan on these when we walk past them on our way into the gym. They really wanted me to take pictures of them this particular time.

Play date at the park to feed the ducks.

More park pictures.

Frozen Yogurt date.

My cousin, Chris, came into town for a conference and we had fun seeing him! The kids just loved him from the start!

Shelley being Shelley. Adorable and sweet!
Elsie is one...but soon to be two!!

My parents were coming into town on their way to SLC and the kids requested I take a picture of them on the couch like this. They all just crack me up!

Yay!! I got to pick up my parents at the airport and it was pure bliss! Oh, how I've missed them! They stayed for a quick 36 hours but will be back in two weeks! Hopefully, our newest addition will come on time so he can meet his Grandparents in person!