Hansen Family: June 2014

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Happy Anniversary!

It's official! 10 years with this handsome fella! We have had so many wonderful adventures together and I can't imagine being able to maneuver this life without him by my side. He is my partner in both love and crime, my encouragement, my best friend and all I could ask for in a husband and father to our children. I love you with all that I am Cody! Thank you for 10 fantastic years and I'm looking forward to what life will bring us as we journey through the next 10.

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Saturday, June 21, 2014

Strawberry Days 2014

Strawberry Days tradition dictates that you be seated for the parade in front of the Drug store. Make sure to bring sunglasses and plenty of water because as always it's pretty toasty. Expect to have lots of fun with cousins, and the rest of the crazy Smith clan.

Then off we go to the carnival for a few rides before the family pot- luck. Sadie was excited to ride the Ferris wheel this year. She had talked about it all morning. But when we got there and saw it up close, and she discovered that it wasn't closed in like the Mickey Mouse one at Disneyland, she decided against it.

Mr. Rico Swave

Crazy uncles on whatever this spinning ride of puke-tasticness is.

Our night finished with a trip to the Rodeo. The girls got to meet the Rodeo queens and Miss Rodeo Utah. And Hayze got to test out the Mutton Bustin' prize. There are a few great perks when your family is a major part of the Rodeo committee.

And of course there MUST be strawberries and cream!

Thursday, June 19, 2014

She's 6!!! How did this happen?!

My baby girl turned 6 years old! She is such a sweet girl she's getting all grown up and Mama isn't sure she's ready for it. Miss Mya you are a darling girl. Your heart is so big it opens up to all those around you. You are especially loving and kind to your brother and sister. When your sister hurts so do you. You are a smart little Miss and you did so well in Kindergarten this year. You are curious and ask lots of great questions. Lately you have started wanting to snuggle and be near me. I love it. Sometimes it's hard for me because it's past your bedtime and the responsible mommy inside me is saying 'be consistent', 'enforce the rules'. but deep down inside I know that much sooner than I would care to imagine, you won't want to snuggle with me anymore. At least not like this. So we snuggle and I hope that you know how very loved you are. I am so proud of what a lovely little lady you are. Happy birthday to you my lovey!!

It was no surprise to us when you requested a My Little Pony birthday. They are your favorite toys and TV show. Your favorite character is Apple Jack and you can put on a pretty thick southern drawl like she does.

You two are the best of friends and it makes my heart happy.

You couldn't wait to dive into the giant stack of presents that were waiting for you.

Your facial expressions are always fantastic. There's no hiding what you are feeling.

Grams made your day! Sadie got a beach towel like this for her birthday with her name on it. When you saw it you were quite heartbroken that you didn't get one as well. Grams said she almost caved and gave it to you early because she felt so bad. (She had bought them at the same time.) But she was glad she waited because of how excited you were.