Snowflake

In Amanda's dance class they were supposed to pretend that they were snowflakes floating around. This is Amanda's imitation of a snowflake

My Crappy Week

Dede was kind enought to find a picture that kind of describes how I am feeling about this last week. After being sick for almost a week my husband talked me into going in to see the Dr. I went (on Valentines Day) but only because I couldn't stop coughing....which is directly tied to my gag reflex and some lower bladder muscles.....anyone who has had 4 children I am sure can relate. I went in and found out that I have pneumonia. The good news is now I am starting to feel a little better but very tired.

Now for the worst part of my week. My stake decided that it was time to redo the boundry lines for all the wards in our stake. I knew this would not be a good thing for us. We were put in the 2nd ward about 8 years ago. At the time the boundries did not make much sense. So we knew it would only be a matter of time before it changed again. But we were lucky and for 8 years we were in the best ward I have ever been in. I had lots of really good friends and I felt that my muscial "talent" was really put to use. Even though for the last week I knew that this was probably going to happen and I tried to prepare myself....when the announcement was actually made....well we will say I am a little sad. I know that this doesn't erase the friendships that I have but I also know that things change and I am now out of the loop. Which is the part that is the hardest for me....I loved being a part of the 2nd ward and it is not easy to start over. So to all of my friends ...I haven't moved and we still have bookclub and hopefully there will be other occasions to get together and chat. I am still hoping to play piano and flute duets with Emily....so if the 3rd ward needs a special musical number....just let me know.

As for the new ward I am hoping that new experiences await and I will find my place in this ward and who knows maybe my place won't be behind the piano or organ. I love all of you and you will never know..... (except for Dede who has had to listen to me cry the last couple of days,) how much I lean on your friendship. I promise that my next entry will be much happier!!!! I will have Dede find my a picture of a sun!!!!

All About Anna

It had been a good month for Anna. She had the district reflection's contest, recieved a Climbing Higher award at school and had the 5th grade science fair.

Anna recieved honorable mention for her photography in the Reflections Contest.

Anna recieved the Climbing Higher Award at school.

Anna worked really hard on her science fair project. She was disappointed that the results didn't turn out the way she thought they would. Even so she was picked to go on and represent the school in the District Science Fair later this month.

Sledding

We decided to take advantage of the snow an do a little sledding at a park near us. The kids had a ball and I got to try out my camera taking snow pictures. I am still trying to figure out all the settings.

After I had taken the picture I zoomed into Amanda's face and saw that she had her eyes closed. She loved sledding but she didn't like walking back up the hill.

Kayla had a ball going down the hill. The goal was to see who could go the farthest.

Zach and Anna decided to try to go down together. The ended up falling before they made it to the bottom of the hill.

Craig decided to try "snowboarding" Let just say it didn't end well.

President Hinckley

I just thought I would take a minute and write a few thoughts I have with the passing of our Prophet. I have been thinking the last couple of days about what influence he has had on my life. There is one experience that really stands out. I had the opportunity to sing in the choir for the Relief Society General Meeting in September 1995. I can even remember the songs that we sang. One of them being "More Holiness Give Me." This is now one of my favorite hymns especially the last verse. I remember that the meeting was running a little long but President Hinckley said that the men were just going to have to wait a little bit longer for us to get home. (I loved his sense of humor.) He then proceeded to read The Family: A Proclamation to the World. I remember the spirit that was in the room and I knew that He was a prophet of God. When I heard of his passing my first thought was he is now finally reunited with his wife. I can only imagine the joyful reunion. I will miss the humor he brought to General Conference and his wise counsel he had for us.

Snowman

The kids have been off track since the week before Christmas and it has been snowing nonstop. The kids decided one day to go out and build a snowman. The kids dedicate this snowman to Calvin and Hobbes.

New Years Eve

This year for New Years Eve we all got together at mom and dad's house for games. Games are serious business for the Hanson's. Games of choice for tonight were Settlers and Acquire. Two of our favorites.
Mom, Jarom, Liina, Mike and Kristine playing Acquire.


Dad and Kim playing Settlers.



Jeff taking forever to make his move in Settlers.