It Finally Happened

Not even a little bit scared.

Make sure they're even!!!

Deep breath, squeeze my hand!

"BEST DAY EVER" according to Izzypop.

Easter

Dying Easter eggs is even more fun now that Skeeto can really get into it.

That bunny knows his candy.

Easter Sunday primary!

Easter egg boobs.....You heard me.

Loving finding his own eggs this year.

A rare pick with all the kiddos and Poppa Yo-Yo.

P.S.  Happy birthday Aunt Callie!

Iron Man & Merida

Halloween is my favorite holiday.  No contest.  We go all out.  It is a multi-day event.  This year was no exception.  It started pumpkin carving, of course.

 

And decorating the front windows of course.

My mom and I decided to be a little unconventional in our materials this year.  Dollar store plastic items became Iron Man armor.

 

 The first stop was my work party.

There were lots of games and candy.  Just what a Halloween party should be.

 

There may have been a few shinanigan too.

Next stop: Grandma Orr's work party.  Grandma went all out with makeup and a decorated office. 

Next was the parade at Izzypop's school.

Then a visit from Grandma and Poppa Bennion.

A quick stop by Grandma and Grandpa Orr's.

We had a great time at Aunt Joan's with Grandma Sherrie.  We trick-or-treated until Iron Man turfed it and busted his arc reactor.

And for the finale, the big party at Aunt Fig's house.  It was a super hero kind of thing.  Batgirl and Iron Man fought the forces of Evil valiantly.

 We had so much fun with our crazy family.

 Uncle Jay being a goofball.....again......still.

 You can't have a Hansen Halloween without a pinata.

It's a marathon, but it is my favorite.  Love this time of year!

Happy Birthday Daddy, Izzypop and 'Merica

The week of the 4th of July is always a big one around here.  Brian's birthday on the 2nd, Independence day on the 4th and Izzypop's birthday on the 5th.  It gets a little out of control.  But we have a lot of fun in the process.  We started the day off bright and early at the Murray parade.  Yes, everyone in this picture is with our party.  We took up half the parade route.

 

Skeeto actually got pretty into it this year.

 

He about had a heart attack when a guy driving a Bentley in the parade handed him a Hot Wheels instead of a Tootsie Roll.  I suppose that if you can afford to drive a Bentley, you can afford to throw Hot Wheels in the parade.

 

The Ute fan section....you know those are ladies glasses, right?

 

 

Izzypop made out like a bandit.  There was a ton of candy this year.

 

That may have been because it was an inside job.  Aunt Fig was in the parade with Bank of American Fork and made sure she took care of us.  Thanks Aunt Fig.

 

The best parade entry was definitely the dinosaurs.  They were a hit with the kids...but Skeeto definitely wanted to keep his distance....just in case.

 

Sure love these two cutie pies.

 

After the parade we went right around the corner to Grandma and Grandpa Bennion's for a special BBQ birthday party for Izzypop and Daddy.  There was of course a yummy (and festive) cake, not to mention some burgers and hot dogs from the grill. 

 

And presents.

  

 

And a few hugs and scuddles.  I think the pillow was the hit present of the day.  Thank you Grandma and Grandpa for the great time!!!

 

The last stop was Aunt Joan's house for some more family fun

 

The kids couldn't have cared less about the food or socializing.  They were only interested in two things:  the water and the trampoline.

 

Izzypop is a fish.

 

And even Skeeto liked the pool this year.

 

He also liked the slide.  But he spent most of his time on the trampoline making Grandma help him jump.

 

We are so blessed to live in this great country and even more blessed to live close to our great family.  We love you all.  Happy birthday America!!!