Dusty's Going Away Party with Friends

We went to Dave & Buster's for Dusty going away party with his friends. He had really been wanting to go and this was a great time to go!

I am somehow missing the 3rd table. Sorry :O(

Niran, well past his bedtime with all the tickets his friends got him! He got a bunch himself too!!

You'd think they'd get enough Guitar Hero at home!

Some last minute bonding time before saying good-bye to Dusty!

Catching up!

I know it's been forever since I really posted what has been going on, but to put it simply IT HAS BEEN HECTIC!!! I'm pretty sure this has been my first day that I didn't have anything that had to be done since before the wedding. Granted we do need to get ready to leave for our mini-vacation tomorrow, but I can spend maybe 30 minutes on that tonight. For now I'll catch you up on all the happenings.

We carved pumpkins with Aunt Brandi, Uncle McKay and all the cousins and went trunk or treating in Queen Creek. Niran had fun handing his bucket out to collect candy. Even had his first sweet tarts and candy bar!

We went to Fountain Hills for lunch and frisbee with Uncle Ry-Ry

I also finally finished the quilt and pillow for our friends, Lincoln and Melanie's baby. Who happens to be here now! Dec 11, Gemma Dylan!

I Got My Letters From Dusty...Finally!

I have been waiting, not very patiently. And I was disobedient!!! When I talk to Dusty on Thanksgiving he said to wait for his first letter before giving out his address. I finally gave up thinking I had misunderstood him and gave out his address. The next day (today) I got 3 letters and the first one said not to give out his address and to have letters sent to me first. He said it was b/c you have to runn 400m for each letter, but after that he mentioned he rolled his ankle and it was swollen and bruised. He can't go to sick bay otherwise he starts over :O( So he's sucking it up, which I think is a very good reason for fewer letters. He's doing good, but definitely needs encouragement!! I'm sending him a package tomorrow since the PX did not have everything he needed. I didn't miss him a whole lot until I got his letter and now I miss him terribly. I wish I was there to give him a great big hug and let him know how proud of him I am!!! I'm nearly 100% sure we'll be in AZ for Christmas. I need to get everything sorted out, but will let everyone know when I know!!! Take care everyone!!

Bennet's 3rd Birthday

Dusty and I weren't able to make it to Bennet's birthday party so we took him out for a birthday lunch instead! We went to Chick-fil-a to eat and play in the play ground area. Then we ran by Target to buy Uncle Dusty some new shades...his broke on our way to pick Bennett up. I enjoyed it. I'm also not quite ready for 2 kids, even with Dad helping! No, the boys were not handfuls they were both very well behaved, just trying to get 2 moved around and taken care is not what I'm ready for. I definitely would have children too close together, that's for sure!

I could not get them to smile at all. But they were all smiles when the camera wasn't on them. Niran really likes the company in the backseat!

Welcome to the New Nephew

Brooks McKay Hansen

October 16, 2009

Dusty and I went up to meet our newest nephew a few hours after he was born. He is a very sweet and tiny baby...with very long feet! Congrats to McKay and Brandi!

Very Busy Time

I have been trying so hard to blog and keep up with everything and I am not succeding. There is so much for us to do to get Dusty ready to leave in a week and a half as well as packing for Niran and I to leave in two weeks. We have a going away shin-dig this weekend with friends and we'll be doing our family one in Globe next weekend. All of my paper projects are done for the time being (ie. cards). I'll be starting change of address and Christmas cards when I get to Reno. Maybe I can get my mom to make her cards this year as well! I am almost done with a quilt I am making for friends who are having their first! I should have that finished today! This quilt has been very stubborn in getting done, but I have kept at it. Niran is officially walking, but he still prefers to crawl. Walking seems to be that exciting ability he has, but it's not a mode of transportation yet. We have a new nephew and had took another one out for his birthday. Dusty had his 10-year high school reunion a couple of weekends ago as well. We have had successful garage sales and Craigslight sales. Of course most of this will be posted with more detail as I find the time. I hope everyone is doing well!!

Niran's New Best Friend

Meet Niran's New Best Friend:

Goofy

We went to the San Tan Mall to let Niran play in the kiddie play area and maybe find something nice to wear to Dusty's 10-year reunion. We decided to stop in The Disney Store to look around. Dad took Niran by the toys and got him Goofy and Mickey. He eventually tried to put Mickey back on a shelf, but not Goofy. He likes to take Goofy everywhere except to bed...go figure. He goes on all car rides and he'll even go in the store with us. It's so sweet to see him playing with Goofy in the backseat or giving him a big hug when he sees him or showing him to you when you ask where he is. They're perfect for each other...both very goofy!

Wrestling with Goofy

Hugging Goofy