Happy Birthday! The Big 3

I can't believe how big Canyon is getting. We had to delay his birthday celebration a couple of days due to him being very sick with the swine flu. I have never seen him so sick. Finally we celebrated his big day. It was just our family and it was so fun to see him so excited to blow out the candles. Kaylee and Carson both say that they don't want him to grow up. They absolutely love their little brother. He is so snugly and also full of life. He has piercing blue eyes that just make you melt. We are so grateful to have him in our lives!!!

The 3 Amigo's !!!

We love him sooo.. much!

He loves to watch and mimick Carson playing football, this helmet is from Grandma and Grandpa Hansen

His new race car track!

Mmm... Cake!!!

Canyon First Day of Preschool

I know he started pre-school a couple of months ago but I forgot to put these on the blog. He is so gosh darn cute. He is quite the little celebrity at the gym I go to. People just gush over him, you can't blame them. Also Canyon started potty training since Sunday and he is doing Awesome! I can kinda of say he is potty trained but we are still hit and miss with Number 2... I know he'll get it soon.

He was so excited to go to school like his brother and sister!

Showing off his cool new Back Pack!!

I am finally able to put our pics on from our trip to Hawaii. It's been kinda of crazy since we have been back. Nothing like sick kids to bring you back to reality!! Hawaii was Amazing. Our first 5 days we were on Oahu which is where the famous Waikiki Beach is at. We went to Pearl Harbor, Haunama Bay to snorkel, Polynesian Culture Center, Sea Life Park to swim with the dolphins, we were pretty busy on Oahu. We were pretty tired at the end of the day but so fun. Then we flew to Maui which is typically what you think Hawaii is. Maui is absolutely beautiful. We went on our helicopter ride and that was pretty spectacular. We got some beautiful pictures and was able to see the landscape that you wouldn't be able to see other wise. I got pretty sick but Ben was right it was well worth the money. Other wise we pretty much relaxed on the beach, played in the ocean and snorkeled and ate. It was defiantly the relaxing part of the trip. We also took the infamous road to Hana. Literally it twists and turns and it takes two n half hours to get there and of course two n half hours of winding road to get back. The road literally looks like a snake from the air. I got sick of course but it was beautiful. This trip was truly what Ben and I needed after such a difficult year. I am so grateful I felt good enough to go. Thank you to mom and dad for making it possible for us to go. I know the kids were in good hands. I'm convinced that Hawaii can cure anything! When we got back I was putting Carson to bed and he said "Mom you guys seem so much happier, Dad's face isn't all squished up anymore!" Pretty funny but it probably says a lot to what kind of load Ben has been carrying this year. He literally took all my responsibilities on so that I could rest and deal with trying to get better from the cancer. Along with still providing and taking care of the family. He has been absolutely amazing through all of this. I knew I loved him before but I have fallen deeper in love with him. He is my best friend and we will have some amazing memories together with this trip. I'm so grateful that were able to add some happiness and smiles to our memories of this year and not just the tears we have shed through this difficult journey. Hope you enjoy the pics!! Now back to reality!!!

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