AF Canyon

Today after church we drove up through AF Canyon. We had never been up there so we decided to drive the Alpine Loop. I think the 3 of us are still a little car sick. It is a pretty drive but the road is way to windy (sp?).
We walked around Cascade Springs, it was a nice warm day to get out and do a little walking.

Catch up

So this week has been a little less exciting. Kennedee's soccer season is slowing down and she isn't practicing as much. She had her last game on wednesday and she scored her first and only goal of the season in a game. They will be taking a little break and then hitting it hard again to practice for their tournament in CA over thanksgiving.
On wednesday, my dad was in the hospital and had a pace maker put in. He is at home now and doing well. The recovery time is slow but he never complains and having this done will prolong his life. We are happy about that.
Friday night, I went to dinner and a movie with a friend and both the kids had sleep overs. Being with their friends is so important. Saturday morning Madi had a daddy daughter party at the church and her and her dad went and carved pumpkins. When she came home we went with the Dawdy's to see High School Musical 3. Madi loved it, I think Kennedee did too, but she won't admit it. That night we went to the ward Halloween party and trunk or treat. We ate dinner, the kids played games and then did some trunk or treating.

Halloween Party

Last saturday Jaime, Stran and mom came down to our neck of the woods and we all went to Hee Haw farms. The kids played games, played with the animals and picked out pumpkins to carve. It is so fun the watch them get excited and enjoy the day.
We headed home to set up for their Halloween parties. Madi's was in the afternoon and Kennedee's was later in the evening. The kids came dressed up and the played games and ate lots of Halloween food. They had a great time together.
This is the only picture I have, my camera broke and all the pictures were lost.

We love you mom!!

hey guys this is just a little letter I wrote for my mom.. You can go ahead and read it!

Mom,

I love you so much!! I dont know what i would do without you. You dont know how much I appreciate you always taking me to soccer, taking me to haunted houses with my friends, and just being there for me. I know that i am getting to that age where friends are the most important thing in my life, but the truth is, they are not the most important things in my life. Like grandma and Mimi said, "friends come and go but family will always be there." Ya i do hang out with my friends alot but at the end of the day i am your daughter and I love you!! I know that I am not perfect and i do make mistakes but you love me for who I am and what I do.. That really makes happy!!! So I just want you to know that I love and I will always be there!! Your the best mom!! I love you!!!! Madson loves you too!!

The hardest day ever

I think the funeral was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I am so happy that Nana is out of pain and in a better place but I am so sad we don't have her any more. Mom did very well and handled it all so good, I am so proud of her. Kennedee is having the hardest time dealing with it and has cried and cried. Kennedee is such a go with the flow kid and this has been so hard watching her and comforting her. It is all new territory for us.
All we can do it stick together and move forward. We spent all the time with Nana that we could and there are no regrets.
This weekend we are having a big Halloween party at our house and the kids have invited a big group of friends. We are very happy the weather is going to be nice and for a change mom and Jaime are coming to our house.

Rest in Peace

In loving memory
Edith H Hansen
March 13 1911 - October 8 2008


Nana passed away this morning peacefully in her sleep. My mom called me at 7:07 and I was in Orem. I made it to Nana's house within an hour. I know we are supposed to be happy she is out of pain but for my own selfish reasons I am sad. We spent the day sunday by her bedside thinking that was the end. Within 1/2 hour of the nurse leaving and telling us to just make her comfortable, Nana rolled over and said Linda I need to go to the bathroom. We all were in shock. We all sat in her room talking to her, she was fine. She told mom to lay next to her and put her feet up and take a nap. She laughed and joked with us. She asked mom if she had enough room and she said yes, Nana told her to move over then (a long joke amongst the family). We kissed her goodbye and she ate dinner and went back to bed around 10 and never woke up again. I am sad to see her go and we will miss her quick wit and sense of humor.
We are all taking it very hard but Kennedee is having the hardest time, through prayers we will have the strength to carry on.
Nana we love you very much and will miss you alot. Thanks for being a wonderful Grandma to me and my kids.You are now out of pain and with your loved ones.

Madi doing the weather


Have I mentioned I don't like cold weather and I want the heat back?? If not let me say it now.

What a day

We thought this weekend would be nice and relaxing. Nope not so much. Friday Kennedee had a sleep over party and saturday morning we met her friend at the Gateway so they could hang out. We went to the planetarium and Madi loved it. We will go back when we have more time. We headed home and chilled the rest of the day. Sunday morning I waited for the girls to get up so I could make a good breakfast. I was looking forward to the french toast and bacon. While I was making breakfast, Jaime called and said Nana isn't doing well and it looks like the end. I rushed the girls to eat fast and we left the house in a hurry to get to Nana's house.
What an emotionally draining day. Mom, Jaime, Aunt Mame and I sat by her bed and cried while we listened to her moan and groan. She is in so much pain and we thought for sure today was the last day. She didn't open her eyes all day. The nurse came and said she would give her morphin to help with the pain and there was nothing we could do, just make sure she is comfortable. We all cried and cried. 20 minutes after the nurse left, Nana opened her eyes and said she had to go to the bathroom. We all looked at her in awe. Nana was more worried about us having dinner than the fact that she hadn't woke up until 5:00 in the afternoon. When we left her she was lying in her bed talking just like normal. That little lady totally amazes me. Just when we think she has no more fight in her, she bounces back. We spent the whole day up there and we are emotionally drained, but happy she made it through one more day.

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Meet our new pet

And she is housebroken

Today I am thankful for

Mostly my kids, who every day teach me things about myself that I never knew. I always say how great my kids are, but they really are. Kennedee has so much pressure on her from school, soccer and social things. I would hate to be a kid. Some days I wish she would let all her frustrations out and yell. But she doesn't. She goes with the flow and continues to excel in all she does. Both girls are very sensitive but Madison is the one who gets her feelings hurt the easiest. She loves her dance class and she is enjoying school. She is asking to go to friends houses more and she is getting involved. We have lived on our own for a year now and the growth I see in my girls really amazes me.
I am thankful for my family and all they have to endure. Nana is going down hill on a steady slope and her time to go is getting closer. It breaks my heart to know she can't do sit ups and push ups or run around like she used to. She has been a trooper and I am grateful my kids are as close to her as they are. Kennedee had the hardest time excepting the fact that Nana was dying but when she realized she would have a guardian angel in heaven it made it a little easier for her.
Mom I am thankful for the selflessness you have to take care of everyone. You put everyone first and you never complain. Nana and Aunt Mame are very lucky to have someone like you to take care of them.
I am thankful for my dad, although sometimes I want to kick his butt for not taking care of himself. His heart is only working 35-40% of normal but he still never complains and every time he sees me and the kids his face lights up. I pray for a speedy recovery for his upcoming surgery.
I am also thankful for my friends who teach me more about patience every day. For the ones who endure so much more than we think is fair but they never say a negative thing.
I am also thankful the the church and all it has taught me. I am thankful for the undying love of our Heavenly Father and the peace it brings me to be close to him.
I think today I am pretty much thankful for all I have.. My motto for this past year has been: When you can't stand it anymore, kneel. This has brought me much comfort.