Jacob's Baptism and Maggie's Blessing

We had a beautiful baptism for our son Jacob on October 4, 2009. Jacob's Grandma Hansen played the piano, his Aunt Tina led the music, his Aunt Becky gave a great talk on baptism, his Grandpa Hansen gave the talk on the Holy Ghost. The talks and music were so uplifting. At one point during a song, I felt as though the heavenly choirs were singing with us. Since my family had to travel a long distance to be here, we decided to do Maggie's blessing after the baptism. I will never forget that night. The Spirit was so strong. I feel so blessed to be their mother! We had lots of help! I can't say it enough, but Thank You!

Jacob turned 8!

October 3rd was Jacob's 8th birthday. How did my little boy grow up so fast? Jacob wanted an ice cream cake for his birthday. Since we had a lot of family coming into town, we decided not to have a party and gave Jacob the cash buy out option. Good thing since I don't know when we would have fit it in. Happy Birthday Jacob!

Autumn Chase Fun Run

The kids are starting to make the Autumn Chase Fun Run a tradition. They love to go and run this race. Emma didn't have as much fun as last year. Since the kids don't plan on winning, they all run in the same heat. Works for me since it shortens my time to stand around. :) The kids are doing another fun run on Halloween and I hope that Emma enjoys it a little more this time.
Here are the kids before the race!
And they are off!Look who we ran into at the starting line.

Can you see the difference?

I was uploading pictures today and found this picture of Maggie at 5 days. I looked over to see how different Maggie looks today..... She was wearing the same outfit and had the same blanket on her. I thought it was funny. This is her today at 7 weeks. I think she has grown a little. :)

Emma's First Day of Preschool for the Last Time

Emma was so happy to start preschool this year. I can't believe that she will go to kindergarten next year. She is a joy in our home. Right now, she is able to count to 29 without any help. She knows her colors, shapes and some letter sounds. She writes her name and wants to learn how to read. Her new favorite movie is Annie and she can sing everyone of the songs. She told me that she wants to sing just like Annie.

For Allyson and Kevin ;) and anyone else!

Maggie loves the bath. She has grown kind of rolly in the last month. I love everyone of them. :) Don't let this picture fool you. Maggie rarely cries. I was trying to coax a smile out of her and she wasn't in the mood to play that game. I just thought it was cute picture of her. She looks like an old man to me.Can you see the red hair?

Beth and Emma did a photo shoot with Maggie. I was a little irritated that a 10 year old and 4 year old had propped Maggie up at 6 weeks and left her like this. But I do like this picture.

3 Weeks Old

Maggie is 3 weeks today and growing up too fast for me. At her 2 week check up, she was back up to her birth weight and she had grown 2 inches in length. She is still a docile baby and rarely cries. She is a pretty good sleeper and a great eater. Her legs are getting rolls already. I love it!!