Tuesday, December 21

"In the wee small hours of the morning..."

Is anyone familiar with that song? I only am because of "Sleepless in Seattle". Anyway, this song perfectly describes me tonight. Well, not exactly I suppose because I think that song is about thinking of some boy and therefore not being able to sleep or something, and I'm just awake for no reason. Regardless of the reasons, here I am, posting this marvelous post.
So, our most recent news is that Hallie is now "fbour" (that's Hallie code for four)! Thanks to everyone who made Hallie feel so special on, and around, her birthday. She had special visitors from near and far (or at least a little bit further than usual). Here are a few pictures from her special day.

Bree, Star, and Marmee came up on Sunday night especially to wish Hallie a happy birthday!

Hallie had been planning on having just a family party at Chuck-E-Cheese's, but then when she woke up on her birthday, she decided that she wanted to have a party. That's all well and good, but we didn't have enough time to invite anyone. Thank goodness for the Snarr's and their willingness to attend birthday parties on short notice. I think this is the 2nd year running that we've given them about 5 hours notice for Hallie's party.

In honor of Hallie's special day I thought I should include some Hallieisms.
Actually, it would seem that they are escaping me just now -- one of the hazards of blogging in the middle of the night I would expect. Anyway, we went and got Hallie's yearly pictures yesterday and they turned out so cute. The photographer just captured her adorable personality and I am so glad because it can be hard to get her at her best.
Just one last thing. Here are some pictures of our three fantastic kids. I had to show more than one picture because of course having all three look great at the same time is asking too much.

Thursday, December 9

What's been happening with the Hansen's? Here's a picture update.


Snow Time!




Thanksgiving



Kale's new church clothes. A tie just like dad!

And lastly, the Christmas elves just paid our family a visit.