The Hectic Hansons

Ok, I've been in a funk.  Well that's not the only reason I haven't posted anything in a long time.  This spring I was busy losing 47 lbs.  that's right, 47! Heck yeah, I rock!  Just kidding although I am proud of myself.  Sorry I got distracted from why I haven't posted anything in forever.  First I was consumed with weight loss, then we went on two vacations over the summer so I was gone for 5 weeks, and now I'm just in a funk.  So my current plan is to try to get back into my regular hobbies and things that make me happy like blogging, scrapbooking, reading, and sewing.

I'm also still a little bitter about yesterdays election, but I'm trying to focus on the future and the many blessings I have to be thankful for.  This article helped me see where I should be.
LDS Church commentary on the election



P.S. I'm going to try to blog a bit about our wild road trip this summer because I have amazing pictures I'm dying to post somewhere.

On Saturday T.J. and Marlee had their reception at the old Church building on 1st Ave. and Center in Mesa.
 This building had a special courtyard inside open to the sky.  Even though the weather was a little unpredictable, the rain held off until everything was over and cleaned up.  What a beautiful night.

Well I'm leaping in again completely out of order since I realized I'm four months behind and if I don't post something soon I'm going to just have to give up.  I will be coming back with Halloween, Christmas, Dean's birthday, and a few other odds and ends, but I'm throwing the wedding out there now since a few of you have asked for pictures.

My sweet baby brother returned home from his mission to North Carolina in December, and it was such a great experience to be there waiting for him in the airport. Well done T.J.!

So I'm starting a new blog.  Why you may ask since I already have a hard time keeping this one current?  Well I have a new mission, and it is to lose a lot of weight.  I have lost weight several times in the past and I always need accountability in order to make it work. I know that my pride will not let me quit this goal after I have announced it to the world so here goes.

My motivation in starting the new blog is to spare my family and friends having to hear about it all the time.  This way I can put it out there and still feel accountable (or prideful), but not drive everybody crazy.  Seems like a win win to me.

The new address is: http://www.exercisedropout.blogspot.com/

Yes, I know I'm a pumpkin carving goddess.  Enough said.

 Rodger and Dean carving it up.

Alec just wanted to read his book. 

It's now official, I'm old.  My son has turned 12 and I am only one step away from the seniors center.  I've heard once they are teenagers it's all over.

Alec had his 12th birthday and I can't believe he's been my boy for 12 whole years!  I still remember taking him home from the hospital stunned that someone believed I was capable of taking care of him.

Alec is a great boy.  He has a heart of gold and is always helpful to others.  He also has terrific manners and always lets girls go first and opens doors for them.  He is good to his little brother and is always concerned with making sure everyone is happy.  He is a good student and works hard at school.  I'm so proud he's my boy.