Going Private

After months of consideration, I've decided to go private. Because blogging is like journal writing for me, there are things I'd like to write about, but not comfortable with because I don't want just anyone reading my life.

If you would like to continue reading about my thoughts, my life, leave me your email address. If you're not comfortable leaving it, you can email me your address @ gingerspice78@hotmail.com

I don't want to hold back anymore with what is on my mind. It's refreshing to write and get it all out. Just be prepared.....

I lOVE MY FAMILY & FRIENDS

March was quite the month. After going through many tough weeks of Chemo and Radiation for throat cancer, Grandpa Hansen was informed that He was cancer free. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just two days before the blessed news. A few of us family members were able to celebrate with them by going out to lunch, Grandpa picked Olive Garden.

The tears could not stop flowing from my Grandfather and Grandmother's eyes. It was such a tender weekend, seeing the love that they shared for each other. Sixty Years. Wow. Bill and I will be in our 90's when we celebrate ours.... Ouch.

Anyway, Paisley and I were able to spend quite a bit of time with family and friends, including my former Mission President and his wife.

With these months of Bill's crazy work schedule, I really am grateful for the opportunity it is allowing me to see my family so much. I've become so much closer with them and I am truly cherishing it. I love the closeness I have been feeling with my twin. I felt such a distance in my wandering days, but marriage and pregnancy and childbirth has brought that distance to a close. Thank You Jamie for being such a wonderful sister.

I have been trying to keep Paisley close to my good friends like Mryiah, Joey and my Mother in Law's special ed students. I really want Paisley to feel the special spirit these children have and always make friends with them, they are so special.

I'm also so thankful for God and his hand in my life. For the times he has answered my prayers and for the times he hasn't answered my prayers. He truly knows what he is doing. When we sit back and let him lead, it is an incredible journey that he will take us on.

Thank You God, for my family and friends. They are my life's greatest gifts.

A LONG LONG DRIVE TO FIND SOME ARIZONA SUN!

A LONG LONG DRIVE TO FIND SOME ARIZONA SUN!

We just had quite the week traveling to Arizona! First I just have to say THANK YOU to the Harmon Fam Damily and my good friend Janan for putting up with a yucky me.... I just happened to catch the stinkin flu on this trip and was blah blah blah the whole time, well except for our little quirky stop at THE HOLE IN THE WALL! :)

On Monday, Dani, Maddie, Kena, Seth, Paisley and I hopped into the awesome mini van and trekked on down to sunny Arizona! Just a few highlights from our trip.......

1. Hole in the Rock Pit Stop
2. Craziest Picture Poses
3. Learning "How To" bodily function ideas
4. Peeing in the Wind
5. Random Walking Indian Game
6. Drunk Man yelling obscenities
7. Big Yellow Bus passing cars
8. Burping Contests ( I think I beat ya all ) Hehe
9. Paisley's first word: " Nobama"
10. Spring Training Game ( Which Janan & I never made it too)
11. Lots of Shopping ( Once again Janan you help me spend Bill's Money)
12. 80 Degrees to 35 Degrees and Snow
13. The tragic loss of one's keys (hehehe)
14. Random Man in back of 15 MPH low rider truck
15. Donkey talk
16. Mountain Lion Sighting
17. Good. Relaxing Time with wonderful friends.

Thanks for a great week. Dani, I am so grateful for your friendship. Your family has become so meaningful to Bill and I. We absolutely love spending time with you and really do feel like you are family.

Janan I love you tons. I am very thankful that after all of these years we have been able to reconnect and stay in touch. You are amazing. You are a wonderful Mother to Kaiya, she is so lucky to have you. I love your friendship and the times we've been able to spend together within the past year. I will keep you in my prayers as you make this next journey in your life. I will always be there for you. Thanks for the past few days, I really do hope I was somewhat of a help.

Traveling can be so fun, but it is always good to come home. I was so anxious to see You, Bill. The distance this last week really did make my heart grow fonder...... I love you.

3 MONTH PAISLEY GIRL

What an alert, wide eyed, observant little girl we have. I'm so sad that it's already begun, but the cuddly girl in her is slowly leaving. If She is being held, she does not want to be curled in to you but turned around and staring at everything around her.

She is so happy and smiling at EVERYONE. She loves to sing and most of all loves playing rolley polley.

We started her on Rice today and she seems to love it. Her appetite is getting larger and larger. I can't believe 3 months has already gone by. I know She's going to be all girl. She loves listening to her daddy on the phone and smiles so big when she hears him call her Helga Belle.

Yep, He still calls her that horrid name.