Going for a swim

We decided to go for a swim today - George is getting more and more comfortable with the pool and swimming. We are trying out the life jackets we have so he will be more comfy this summer when we go out in the boat. He didn't cry so that is a huge plus!

Here he is swimming pretty much on his own. Of course he was doing better before I got the camera ready but isn't that how it always is?

Playing on the train in the Missoula mall

After the basket ball games we headed to Missoula to see the Haveron's and Grandma & Grandpa. We ate at the Mall and towards the end of the meal Emily took Sam and George to the train to play. What a fantastic thing for the kids. They both had so much fun and were totally oblivious to the other kids around them. The first video is George using the steps as a slide and Sam riding on the tip top of the train; and the second is the real slide.

Emily playing basketball

Emily is on the far side in the guard position. Here is George trying to get a look at Emily playing ball.

Emily has tried out for the basketball team and made the "silver" team. Her number is 23 just like Air Jordan. They only have a few games but we had a blast at the Ronan game day. They had a wonderful walking track catwalk over the courts so George was busy while we watched the game. Emily did make one of the baskets - we are going to try to shorten the recording of it. Here are some pictures for now. We ate at a small diner after the game and George could not stay awake to save his life. I am not sure the last time he slept so hard. Of course he did run about three miles around the track :-)

So much to post and so little time!

Sorry it has been so long since I last posted. We are all doing very well and keeping very busy. The newest Hanson-to-be is growing well, has a strong heartbeat and everything seems to be right on track for the middle of August. The cabin is FINALLY finished and booking up steadily for the summer. Emily is keeping us busy with her extra-curriculars but it is fun to see her grow like she is.

Here is some of Emily's newest artwork from her class on Thursdays. This is three different projects a mask, a shoe and they had to design a guitar. Emily did a swan and it is pretty cool if I do say so myself!

First Haircut

After George was called a girl about six times on the airplane home Drew finally agreed George should get his first haircut. Don't worry - the curls are still there but he looks more like a boy and sadly a little bit older.

Lots of snow

We came back to Montana to a snow covered wonderland. George got his first snowman compliments of his Dad - mighty fine snowman!!

Nashville, Tennessee

We sadly left Jackson but were excited to head for Nashville, TN to see Ronee and her family. The Francis family are all doing well. Ronee & Hugh both love their jobs and the kids love their school and have made many friends. Their house is amazing and we cannot wait to go visit again with a bit more time. We went to Vanderbilt University to take a tour compliments of Ronee, then we headed downtown to see the "strip". We took a tour of the Ryman Theater and even appeared like we were on stage. Then we went to eat at Puckett's Grocery and had amazing bar-b-que!

Emily, Ciaran & Lydia at one of the sculptures on the Vanderbilt campus.

Our Big debut in Nashville!

The group of us in Nashville at Puckett's Grocery: Debbie, George, Drew, Emily, Ciaran, Lydia, Ronee & Hugh - Thanks for a great time!!