Turning Two Dilemma

Brooke will turn two in exactly nine days.

I have no idea what to do.

Our move in date is up in the air.

But I am pretty sure our house will be filled with boxes by then.

I really want to do something special, but if I wait, the end of June it gets crazy.

Father's day, Ben's Birthday, moving into our house.

I have all of these ideas to celebrate my little chicken.

Because, I really really like her.

She fills my heart with so much love and joy every time I look at her.

I feel like I need to fight to keep her from suffering from middle child syndrome.

And every year Jocelyn's parties, well, have been ridiculous.

But then I remember that she is turning two, and it doesn't take a lot to make her feel special.

Leah's party hosted by my hilarious long lost cousin Katie has set the bar for "birthdays while moving" pretty high. You should check it out.

new home

Just checking it out on the first day.

I think we're going to like it here.

homeless

Homeless Hansens

August 1st-August 23rd.

Good thing we have amazing friends and family who don't mind us taking over their house, throwing over the top birthday parties and playing with all their toys.

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The light at the end of the tunnel.
We finally found it.

Moving walk way Chicago Airport

happy friday

We are up to our elbows in boxes and random stuff.

Who knew we had so much random stuff?

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I didn't

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OK maybe I did.

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Tomorrow we load up the monster truck that is in front of my house.

Then two weeks of freedom.

For me and the girls.

Ben is still working.

Though he may or may not be calling in sick.

The beach is calling our name.

As is few more choice things in our nations capitol.

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We just have to climb a giant mountain first.

...of boxes that is.

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who says moving isn't without it's perks?

new home

I only have a minute to say hi. Maryland has been good to us. The weather and the trees... Ohhh, I could go on about the trees they are so beautiful, the ward is super friendly and our house is awesome. This week has flown by, busy unpacking and shopping for our new place. However, for the first few days this was our dinning room table.

It was fun except Ben kept hitting his head on the light above.

I will post pictures of the new one as soon as it is finished.

Like the Pioneer Woman Says...

...Keepin' it Real

On the lighter side Brooke turned 1 month today

It is going way too fast

Its like she knew...

In the midst of the insanity that is moving with two small children, the delightful Katie Erb brought a welcomed surprise. If they don't follow us to Maryland I will cry.

The great move has begun!

At least Jocelyn is keeping herself entertained

Our New Home!

Some of you have seen this on Facebook, but I want to share our darling new home in Maryland with all of my blogging friends.

PS How adorable is my cousin Jeri and her sweet children. They are going to be in our ward and we are so excited.