Boys go Fishin'

Well they didn't catch anything but they still had fun. This is their first fishing trip since being here in Texas. They went to the Guadeloupe State Park. As you can see in one of the pictures we do get a little bit of color change. Its not Utah but it is beautiful at the park. They also saw a native here in Texas, a Armadillo!! Ok, what was Heavenly Father thinking on this one. It's a cross between a huge rat, raccoon and turtle with its hard shell. I couldn't imagine seeing it in person but the boys loved it. That's the first thing Carson told me not that he got a fish but he saw his first Armadillo!!

They had lots of fun.

Carson couldn't sleep the night before he was sooo excited!!

Carson totally in his element!

They are such buddies, Canyon wants to do everything Carson does!!

This is seriously the ugliest thing I have ever seen, Grandma Hansen will love this one!!!!

This is a beautiful park, this is what are Fall looks like.

Football 2009

What a season. Carson was plagued with injury and sickness and missed about a month due to staff infection, hyperextended knee, ear infection and swine flu!! He missed about a month of practice and games but gave it his all the last month. The only lost 2 games out of 10 but unfortunately didn't make it to the playoffs but overall a great season and he had wonderful coaches. Carson made his first touchdown this season and he's looking forward to basketball and baseball season. Basketball is less intense than football so it will be a nice change for him.

Coach Ford presenting Carson his medal and saying some wonderful words about him.

Carson really loved his Coach's, and Ben was able to help out this season and Carson loved having his Dad there.

Game Face!!!

Carson paying attention to his Coach!!

It's Fall!!

I love this time of year in Texas. Its just beautiful weather and I love the nip in the air. We are learning that you can't carve pumpkins until the day before Halloween because they get moldy so quickly. We can't show you what the kids carved because we did it to early. I felt so bad, they worked so hard on them!! They would of looked great. Live and learn right!! Also are camera decided not to work on Halloween night so my neighbor took some pics of the kids in there costumes but I haven't got them from her yet. So when you see Halloween pics at Christmas time you'll no why. At least the carmel apples turned out...mmmmm delicious!!!

They were ready to get messy!!

Daddy loves to carve pumpkins with the kids!!

Gotta love carmel apples....and yes we still do it the way we Hansen's were raised, opening the carmel one by one!

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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