The Hansen's

Fall Fun

2011-11-12T14:42:00.001-08:00

Since we are back in Utah, I have wanted to take full advantage of the beautiful fall. It has been so pretty, and even though I think it has been a little too cold, I have enjoyed the changing leaves. We wanted to do some family pictures up the canyon in the fall leaves, so Craig's sweet sister took some super cute ones! Thank you Whitney!

Working hard for the money

2011-09-09T14:46:00.000-07:00

The Hansen home is a happy and grateful place these days. Craig got an amazing job. He is the General Counsel for a the company Ferrox LLC. We are so grateful for this opportunity. He will be able to learn so many things and he is working with his best friend, so he has great co-workers. As I look back over the last year, I can't believe how things have happened. For some reason things just weren't working in Arizona, we loved it there and we never understood why we felt we needed to come back to Utah. I guess prayers are answered in ways you don't expect. Now that we are back, we now understand the purpose of some of the past events. I am so proud of Craig and all he does for our little family. I am grateful to his new job and great friends we have in our lives.

6 Months Old

2011-08-05T20:35:00.001-07:00

It seems like just yesterday I was bringing my little newborn baby home, and next thing I know she is 6 months old! I am SO SO blessed to be a mother. I never knew or understood the love of a mother until I became one. Mary is our world and I am grateful everyday for her. I love this little girl with all my heart!

Miss Mary

2011-06-20T21:09:00.000-07:00

I LOVE having a girl! My mom and I went shopping and we found these super cute little sunglasses and of course I had to buy them! I put them on her and she loves them, she never tries to take them off, (she must be my daughter) she loves her sunglasses.

Utard

2011-06-07T20:57:00.000-07:00

Yes that is right we moved back to Utah. Craig and I had such a "great plan". I got pregnant, he graduated from Law School, he passed the bar, and we could both work until I had the baby and then he would provide for our little family and I could stay at home. Oh wait...I guess the Lord had a different plan for us. Well part of our plan worked out accept the job and living in Arizona part. When Craig had found out he had passed the BAR we were SO excited! He had some meetings with some law firms, and an offer was made however, it was for a while out (once they expanded their offices to bring in new attorney's) they told him they would let him know as soon as the expansion was complete. However as Mary came into our lives and we felt more than ever he needed to find a job, we felt he couldn't wait for them to call him "when they were ready to expand" he needed a job. He continued to look, and nothing was seeming to work out. So we decided to go to a place where he had more contacts to help him get a job, that's right UTAH! I had felt for some time that we needed to come back, but I fought it. I LOVE AZ and we had a great life there. I had amazing friends, a good job, and the weather was amazing! I didn't want to leave I was happy. As the months kept going by and nothing was seeming to work out, I continued to feel more and more that we needed to go back. We needed the support from our families and he needed to get a job. So after many tearful prayers and pondering about what was best for our family, we made the decision to move back. I was a wreck! I knew this was best for my family but it took so much faith on my part to actually do it. I don't think I am spiritual enough to take this huge of a leap of faith. But we did it. Since moving back some small little things have worked out already. There are times that I find myself missing Arizona so much, but I am quickly trying to remember that everything happens for a reason. We are supposed to be here, I don't understand what the reason is right now, but hopefully soon I will know. I am so grateful to be around family again. I want Mary to know her Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and extended family members.

A new start

2011-06-07T20:36:00.000-07:00

Okay since SO much has happened in my life, and since it has been two years since I have posted, I have set a goal to keep up on this whole blogging thing. On February 2, 2011 I had a beautiful baby girl! I am so smitten and in love with my sweet Mary! I am so grateful to be a mother, and never understood the love of a mother until I became one. Craig and I lives have been turned upside down, but in such a good way. My heart melts when Mary looks at me and smiles.

Crazy June and July in a nutshell

2009-07-25T11:12:00.000-07:00

Girls night out!!! We went to Jesters comedy club, it was hilarious!

All of us eating at Sauce.

My favorite picture! Excuse me, do I have anything in my teeth? Ha Ha I love those girls!!

We had so much fun on the 4th of July. We went with Jason and Drea to her dad's house to have a BBQ. We spent most of the afternoon in the pool and eating. We had a blast!! Later that night we all went over to Tumbleweed Park and watched the fireworks.

Craig and I at Tumbleweed Park.

Drea and I eating the best treat in the world, Funnel Cakes!!!!!! So yummy!

The whole Family at Dustin's Farewell

Dustin and I at his Farewell. He got called to serve in Portland OR. I am going to miss him so much!!!! He is very excited to go and I know he will be an amazing missionary. I just love him.

Happy Birthday Honey Chelsea!! We went out to girls night for Chelsea's birthday. We went to La Fonda, and had a great time.

Craig's 30th Birthday Party

2009-05-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

Happy 30th Birthday Craig!!! We had such fun party. It was a Root Beer themed party, and all of our friends brought some Root Beer to share. Craig's two best friends and brother came down from Utah to surprise him. Some of the gifts were a little crazy, but we all got a good laugh. We have some great friends and I know that Craig had such a great time!!!!!

Craig and friends enjoying the Root Beer

All of the guys flexing their muscles, wow what hotties!!

Craig, Tommy, and Matt wearing masks. (Tommy's present to Craig.)

Pat Tillman Race

2009-04-19T15:43:00.000-07:00

I am addicted!!! I had my first race on Saturday, and I absolutely loved it. I ran the race with my two friends Chelsea and Hillary. We ran 4.2 miles and the coolest part of the race was the finish line. We ran into the ASU stadium and finished on the 42 yard line. I have to admit that I was pretty freaked out at first to run it, but after many pep talks from my running coach and encouraging words from Craig, I had to think of it as "just another morning run." We left for the race at 5:30 in the morning, we got to the race and got in line to start the race. My adrenaline kicked in immediately. I was so excited. The gun went off and we were off and running, there were 20,000 racers, so of course it was very crowded. I got stepped on 6 times, tripped once, and got ran into, but it was all worth it. As Chelsea and I were approaching the stadium, I couldn't believe that we were almost done, my runners high was going strong and I felt that I could run another 5 miles. We ran into the stadium and I was overwhelmed with the feeling of accomplishment. The race was such a great thing for me and I am already getting ready for my next race.

Ostrich Festival

2009-03-25T21:34:00.000-07:00

We attended the annual Ostrich Festival. It sounds a little weird, but it really was so much fun. The city of Chandler puts on the festival every year. Craig and I went with our friends Aaron and Chelsea and we had such a great time. Of course we stuffed ourselves with great "carni" food, there is nothing better than a funnel cake and big Coke to wash it down. We watched the Ostrich races, yes that is a real thing. People actually get on those freakish birds and run them around a track, like it is some type of horse race. I think that Craig's favorite thing was the demolition derby. I think that Craig's idea of retirement for the Sonata would be along the same lines as the demolition derby (poor Sonata). We didn't go on any rides, just looking at those spinning things makes me sick. We had such a great time and I am sure we will be attending next year.

Evacuated

2009-03-19T09:05:00.000-07:00

Two weeks ago Craig and I came home from work and we could smell gas leaking from our gas-meter. As the night went on, the smell got worse. We called the gas company and after an hour they came out to check and see what was going on. Craig met him outside and he started testing the meter. He told Craig that "yep it looks like you have a gas leak." He didn't realize how bad it was until he stuck a sensor in the ground to check the gas levels, and the sensor went crazy. He then told us to get out of the house immediately and to go across the street. Craig and I went across the street with nothing but the clothes on our back (which were sweaty workout clothes, gross!) and luckily I grabbed my purse. The gas man then called for back up and they started to evacuate Jason, Drea, and Willis (the cat). They told us that we were not allowed back in our house for night because there was so much gas and there was a chance the house could blow up. They started digging up our front yard, to fix the problem. I called our good friend Chelsea and she came and picked our homeless butts up and let us crash at her house for the night. It was the worst feeling not having anything but the clothes on our backs. The next morning they told us that they still wouldn't let us come back in our house, but they would let us in for 5 min. to get some clothes, and they let us take our cars. To make a long story short, they had to pump gas out from under our foundation for 36 hours. They finally let us come back home two days later. They told us that when the gas lines were installed, something was not installed correctly and it was leaking gas. Thank goodness we are back home, it was a crazy couple of days.

Darcie's Wedding Day

2009-02-14T13:21:00.001-08:00

My little sister is now married and I can't believe it. Her wedding was beautiful, although I froze to death!!! Congrats Sissy!!!! I love this picture of Craig and my Brother, apparently Craig really likes him.

2009-02-14T13:18:00.001-08:00

Jason and Drea were so sweet to invite us over for Thanksgiving dinner. We had such great time. I even made homemade rolls. It is secret family recipe, and I can't believe that they turned out.

A little slow so here you go

2009-02-14T12:54:00.000-08:00

A New Day

2008-11-09T21:04:00.000-08:00

That's right I got a new blog. Hopefully, I will be able to keep up on this one. Well lets see what has happened. Craig and I moved a couple of blocks down the road, and now we live next door to our good friends, Jason and Drea. I have switched jobs and now I am working for two Dr.'s in Mesa and I am loving my 4 day work week. Craig is almost to the half way point and I am getting more excited for him to be done. We still love living in AZ and Craig is excited that the temperature is finally below 100 degrees.