Random pictures of our week

Enjoying the johnny jump up!

Looking cute in her outfit from Grandpa and Grandma Hanson. (She kept looking at her brother so I couldn't get her to look at the camera. Oh well.)


Excuse the mess...there was some fun going on. Ok, I know I'm a proud Mommy and all, but I was completely shocked when Stefan came to me this morning and said, "Look Mommy, a T." I mean, it's one thing to recognize the letters, it's another thing to create them.
(And just in case you're wondering, I was not even in the same room when this happened.)

Five Months Old

Our little peanut turned five months old this week. That dimple just kills me... :-)

Here is her big brother at five months.

Fun in the rain!

Sometimes a warm summer downpour is the best thing to go play in!

Erik & Bethany's Wedding

We just came back from a whirlwind trip to PA for Brian's brother's wedding. We are so glad to welcome Bethany into our family!


The happy Bride and Groom

The Hanson family

The two Hanson boys!

Stefan's first baseball game

And Olivia's too, but she didn't really care:) RVC, Brian's employer, was hosting the Independence Day fireworks after the Rockford Riverhawks baseball game tonight. They gave out a number of free tickets to employees so we got to go as a family. It was a beautiful evening, and a fun outing.

Summer Days!

It's awful nice knowing someone who has a pool in their subdivision. Just sayin'. Stefan, Olivia, and I have thoroughy enjoyed it twice now, thanks to another Mom who has come to pick us up and take us there. Stefan loves the pool, but he also loves riding in our friend's van. I honestly don't know which is more exciting. Who knew a van could be so exciting to a little boy. Someday, Stefan, someday. Anyway, the very nice thing about this pool is that not only is there a large pool (obviously!), but next to it is a wading pool only about a foot deep. It is absolutely perfect for the kiddos, and even nice for us Mommies to just sit in. Love!


It doesn't take much to have an exciting summer day. Just pull out the little table into the yard and have lunch outside! Happy and dirty boy, watermelon, sunshine = summertime!!!