Tuesday, June 09, 2009



ummm.....yeah. we do have rules....NO ANIMALS ON THE FURNITURE!
apparently sammie has her own rules...


Sunday, June 07, 2009




Spending time over at the Drawing Near Ministries blog...do you have the address? Just click here and then bookmark it.....





Saturday, June 06, 2009

7 today...


7 years ago today after 40 brief minutes of labor (sorry jenna...) the littlest grant came into our lives. She is wise, engaging, and very fun.

happy birthday, Elena.


Thursday, June 04, 2009

a note to the puppy...

  • my ipod power cord was not yours to chew on
  • whining for an hour from 11:30pm-12:30am did not make any one happy
  • the kitchen blinds (although old and desperately need replacing), were not supposed to provide entertainment for you while i was at work
  • immersing your head in your water dish and swishing it all around, while fun...makes quite the mess!

but, walking with me in the dark - early morning was a blessing.

you patiently laying at my feet while i spend time with our creator is even more of a blessing.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Jax Alan Hansen

say hello to Jax Alan Hansen
7 lbs. 13 0z 20 1/2"
his journey into this world was dicey...
we are all thankful for his mama's tenacity,
and the Lord's grace....

Tuesday, June 02, 2009


Her name is sammie....she is a 10 week old border collie/mcnabb mix, oh so sweet and mild mannered. She isn't so sure about a family of six, but is warming up quickly....now if she would quit trying to herd me we will be good to go!