The Hansens: Winter Blues

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Winter Blues

I do NOT love the cold. I think it is horrid. But I do love the snow. For a while. If it is cold, then there should be snow to go with it. Here is an assortment of my favorite snowy pictures from this winter.

Mykal taking down Abbee while Alyssa waits to be next.

Zac throwing a snowball at Mykal...

...and it goes down his own back...

Cute Alyssa

Cute Zoe

Cute Abbee. If you've notice, she has her own unique style. When I say, for example, "Get dressed to play in the snow!" Abbee puts on a tutu, and long purple leopard print socks. But at least she did put on a hat, boots and gloves...

Aly-Lu rolling in the snow.

Zoe and Abbee. I love Zoe's face as she's licking the snow off her huge glove.

Aly on the tire swing.

Zoe Brooke

Zac Henry

Alyssa Lee

Abbee Rose

Mykal & Zac

And I have NO pictures of Tayzia in the snow. So even though I want it to be spring NOW, I will hope for ONE more (and ONLY ONE more!) good snowstorm so I can add Tayzia to this post!

14 comments:

Kally said...: All your kids look so big, its been so long since we have seen you guys, come visit warm st. george, ( even though lately it has been really cold here) All your kids are adorable. We miss you guys!; February 10, 2009 at 9:08 PM
Havelah said...: Oh, all your kiddles are adorable! I love snow fun...I feel guilty for not taking Kyla out in it now...I hardly recognized little Zoe! Sad! We love the Hansens!; February 11, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Camille said...: Great minds think alike don't they? Although my post sounds a lot more whiney than yours! Love these snow pics, I agree... love the snow, but HATE the cold and especially the sickness that goes with the cold!; February 11, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Allie said...: Oh my goodness I want to come visit you guys! I can't believe how big they are all getting! I can't wait for the family reunion in the summer when I CAN EAT THEM! :) Love ya! P.S. I totally agree about cold weather!; February 11, 2009 at 4:34 PM
Deb-t said...: First of all...great minds think alike. We have the same background! Secondly, I think winter is horrid also. It've EVIL and uncomfortable. The picture of the kids are so adorable playing in the snow. You got some very great shots!
Thirdly...I must have fallen off the earth because I just checked some of your old blog posts that I hadn't read before. Where've I been? I love that you got to do a bunch of home repairs and got a NEW TOILET! What a pain in the rear (ha ha) that old one sounded like!; February 11, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Sharena said...: You are the best blogger in the world. Beautiful pictures and "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!; February 12, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Suzanne said...: Is it your birthday, Brenda?!? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We better enjoy our last year in our 30's, huh?!? :)

P.S. I hate the cold AND the snow! (And the wet clothes/shoes that turn into stinky clothes since they get thrown in a corner in a wad...) I just need to move to Hawaii, I guess!

Love your daughter's "personal style" - I have to "hide" some clothes from my kids at times!; February 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Karmen said...: These pictures are awesome Brenda! The kidlies are so dang cute! We haven't really gotten much snow in Burley, but it's always freezing cold! (Burrrrrrley); February 13, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Kitty said...: I like snow too!; February 14, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Katrina said...: I love the snow too. It makes winter beautiful. I think I'd rather have cold than hot. Your kids are so cute having fun in the snow. You take nice pictures.; February 14, 2009 at 8:08 PM
Steph said...: Hee hee. We decided our favorite was when zac tried to throw the snowball and it went down his own shirt. We both laughed and Daniel said he probably would have done something like that as a little guy trying to look cool; February 15, 2009 at 4:03 PM
erika said...: I wish we had winter blues.Its weird weather here.(tx)
Hey dont' forget to check my blog!; February 16, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Tiff George said...: What fun pictures! It almost makes me want to go join in on all the fun with those cute kiddos...ALMOST. Boo for winter! We've had a couple warmish and sunny days here, and boy does it give me spring fever! Love you and love all these cute pics!; February 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM
val said...: All these pics are so ADORABLE! Snow and smiles must go hand in hand.... And your kids look all grown up and sweet as ever!; March 7, 2009 at 8:23 AM

Kidspeak

I've been excitedly saying, "Myk & Salise are gonna have a baby! I'm gonna be a grandma!" So yesterday I told Zoe (age 4), "Auntie Tiff had her baby!" Zoe started jumping up and down and yelled, "Yeah! I'm a grandma now!" (1-23-2012)

(Abbee) "Wow, Mom, you look like a grandma today!"
(2-27-2009)

(Zac )"Mom! Your eyes are so black!"
(Mom)"They are? No, I have blue eyes. Why do you think they are black?"
(Zac)"Because you are sooo evil!"
(Mom)"What? Why do you say that? I'm nice, I'm not evil!"
(Zac)"But your eyes are so black and your fingernails are so sharp because you are TURNING evil, but you are still nice for now!" (2/11/2009)

The Family: A Proclamation to the World

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.
All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.
In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.
The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.
We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.
Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.
The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.
We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

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