I am more than happy to welcome the new year. 2007 was a good year because it brought Michael home to us after serving an honorable mission to New England, Mallory graduated from Alta High School, and we are all healthy and have been blessed in many ways. However, my heart is still hurting for the loss of my dear sister Jennifer. She died on May 8, 2007 and it was a death that shouldn't have happened. There was so much she could have done to prevent her death, however, she didn't know. Melanoma is sneaky and relentless and once it grabs hold of you, it doesn't want to let go. She fought hard and she fought well. I am so proud of her. She died with dignity and with love and it gives me great peace knowing that she is with my Mother and she is also able to watch over her children in ways she couldn't while living. It is my goal with my family to keep them educated on how deadly the sun can be, especially since we go to Bear Lake so often in the Summer, and tanning beds are just as bad. Get your moles checked!! Please lets do all we can from letting this happen to anyone else we love. We also lost another loved one in our family this year. Ronnie Douthitt died in October. Ronnie is my sister Kay's husband and they live in Bogata, Texas. His death was unexpected and very devastating to Kay and their children. I hope that Kay will find the peace and comfort she needs in this new year. We love you Kay! I hope that all my family and friends will have a happy, healthy, and blessed new year!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Christmas 2007 at the Hanson's
We had a very nice Christmas this year. It was the first year that we had to wake up the kids. It was almost 8:00 a.m. when I woke them. We were shocked because they told us the night before that they would wake us up at 6:00 a.m. I am not complaining. It was nice to sleep in on Christmas morning for a change. However, I do miss the magic of Christmas when the children were younger and were true believers. I guess I will have to wait for grandkids to enjoy that magic again. This is a picture of the traditional Christmas Eve Pajamas. They love making the traditional pose every year. 
Christmas Morning the kids are waiting in the hall to come into the Living Room to see if "Santa" came. It is tradition to come in starting with the youngest child. Doesn't Michael (1st Christmas home after his mission)look thrilled?
Rock Band! They played this all morning!
Troy even got into the Rock Band. There is a part of him that will never grow up. That's okay....
