PURE HILARIOUSNESS!!!!

San Clemente Slideshow

We had a blast with the Hansons down at my grandparents' condo in San Clemente. Some of them weren't able to come, and we missed them...but hopefully we can do something like this with everyone in the future!

The beach was gorgeous of course and the tide was unusually low early in the morning, so we went down to look for starfish and such a few times. We even found an octopus and scooped it up (with a load of sand!) and rescued it! Diego would be so proud! :) There were loads of hermit crabs and one even got stuck to my sweatshirt!

We were even able to go to an Angels game with everyone...it was fun! Vladdy wasn't doing to well that night, and so we didn't see many homeruns...but it was still fun and they won! It is hard to watch the game with so many little kids to keep track of, but I think everybody had a good time. They even had a giveaway that night -- jerseys for all the kids -- more like dresses! They are HUGE! But so cute. Jakob has slept in his already -- perfect sleep shirt!

The following week the Mortensens (my side of the family) arrived, and we got to continue visiting down in San Clemente a bit longer. I think it is so important for kids to spend time with their cousins -- that was something I loved doing when I was little so I was so happy for them to get a full dose of Hansons and Mortensens all within a 2 week period!

All in all it was a fabulous time and I wish I lived at the beach. Can't get enough of it! Sunshine and the calming sound of waves crashing is the perfect recipe for a great summer!!!! Anyone want to join us here in Huntington anytime soon??? I think it's time for a beach day!!!!

a sneak preview of our vacay...

It's Official...

IS HERE!!!!

My mom made these cute seasonal blocks for me...I also have Harvest, Winter and Spring! And for those of you like Brad who don't "get it" the 3 fireworks take the place of the other "m" in "summer." :)

Jakob's last day as a Kindergartener!

They had a fun carnival and I was in charge of the "Freeze Dance/Hula Hoop" Station, so this is the only picture I have of him doing an activity. But he was having fun!

And what a better way to end the day and kick off summer than with an Otter Pop?

Now today we have family coming in town and so I have to get to work on cleaning and straightening up the house before they arrive! :) Next week we will be spending time down at the beach in San Clemente! Can't wait!!!!

Yippee Yippee Yee!

Monday was "Dance Day" at Jakob's school where each grade level perfoms a different type of dance. The kindergarten classes did something like a square dance. Very simple, but very cute! They were asked to come dressed in "western" clothes...so, here's my little cowboy!!!!

He melts my heart.

Jakob wore an old western shirt and vest from Brad's childhood, and his great-grampa Roy's hat. And you can't see it in the picture but he is even wearing a sheriff badge...but it is a "water police" badge...so cute! This is with his amazing teacher, Mrs. Martone. We love her!

They had so much fun doing their cute dance, and we all had so much fun watching! I just wish I would have remembered to bring my video camera. I NEVER seem to remember that!

Oh well...at least I got pictures!

EWWWW! and another EWWWWWWWWWWW!!!

*** WARNING! THE FOLLOWING IMAGE WILL SERIOUSLY CREEP YOU OUT! ***


"Mom, come here! You HAVE to see this!" Is what Joshy was yelling from outside in our front yard. So I went out, and this is what I see:



I've seen a few too many Black and Brown Widows lately -- IN OUR YARD -- and it is really starting to freak me out. My kids play outside ALL THE TIME. I think it's time to spray again!! ICK!

FV1 Pinewood Derby Activity

A couple of weeks ago our ward held a Pinewood Derby activity. Brad wanted no part in "Team Hanson" so I did the car by myself. I made an "iCar" and I found the idea here, thanks Design Mom! (LOVE her!) Check out my sweet car:



Some took it more seriously than others...this is my friend Tom's car, complete with propeller and remote control! It was part of the "Anything Goes" Category. It was AWESOME!



Even though my car was cute, it was slow...mainly due to aerodynamics, placement of weight and the fact that the wheels were crooked. :) Oh well, it was my 1st EVER!



I won the "Tortoise Award" -- I'm sure you can figure that out!