O' Christmas Tree, O' Christmas Tree

We went to get a Christmas tree this weekend. It was great fun. Kim and Chris B came with us. We went to Lincoln City and up in the mountains there is was fun with all the snow. It was really cold but a lot of fun. Kimberly picked out a great tree for us . She finds the best ones THANKS. Here are some pictures of us enjoying the snow.

Chris is such a die hard. After we got our trees we had to stop at the rock pit to test out a new gun that Jeff got. Chris couldn't resist getting a few in also.

Chris was teaching Kim to shoot a .45
Chris B also had to get in on the action.

Here is the finished product. (yes i know i forget to take the permit tag off) Chris reminded me AFTER I got him to take a picture.
Merry Christmas!!

TAYLOR, DAKOTA & LOGAN

I got to Spend the weekend with my niece and nephews. My in laws were also there but I was more excited to see the kids. Taylor turned 8 years old and got baptized so I went down to Utah to see them. It was fun I got to wrestle around with Dakota and Logan, I didn't realize how exhausting little boys were. It was great fun though.

The three kids in the ball pit Logan Taylor Dakota

Dakota wanted an Action picture so here is the attempt at it

It was Taylor and Grandpa Ernie's Birthday on Saturday. Here is their cake. NO I didn't make it but I thought it was pretty cool and I might have to attempt to make one.

Watch out for the Jedi. This was Dakotas Halloween costume.

Here comes Frankenstein.

SO CUTE

I spend the weekend with Janae and Kiera. It was fun to see them together. Janae is cute with her baby sister. when Kiera would cry Janae always asked what was wrong and tried to tell her it was okay. Although she was a little jealous at times but she seems to be doing quite well. I love being Aunt Rea. Sorry Kim but i have been telling Janae and Kiera that I am the FAVORITE aunt.

Janae and grandma were playing catch

I thought this face was funny. She is practicing her "Blue steel" Look

BABY KIERA

Kiera June Swanson. She was born Sunday morning at 11:52 (i think) she weighed 8 lbs 13.5 oz. and is 20 in. long. Heather did a great job. Mother and baby are doing well.

Here is the happy family.

Daddy and his girls. Jeff was so excited to have his TWO girls.

Janae was happy to finally meet baby Kiera. she told me that she is going to teach her to walk when she gets home.

TWO YEARS OLD

This is the cake I made for Siena's birthday party on Saturday.

Here is the birthday girl. She wouldn't look at me because Chris was standing next to me.

She loved the cake when Tami put it in front of her she started yelling "memo" thats her version of Elmo. I can't believe that she is already 2 years old

Just for Fun

We went to Sun river this weekend Chris and some of his friends went on a 30 mile bike ride up and down and around Bachelor. It was their last weekend before school started.

Chris as they were getting ready to go . When they left is was only about 40 degrees. but they went and had a great time.
Dean and Brayden In the hammock. hese are Sara and Paul's Boys.They loved the hammock.

I thought this was really funny. If you notice Chris' and my phones are facing each other. Yes there are people on each talking to each other and Chris is on msn messenger talking to another person. they were planning out another trip they took earlier this sumer. Leave it up to Chris to think of something like this. Instead of just getting together

Teenagers AHHH!!

Hello all
Sorry that i have been neglecting post for awhile but i have been busy with going back to school. this year I am working at Tualatin High school in the behavior classroom. It has been a challenge for me not because of the behaviors but the lack of thing to do. I go with 2 kids to class everyday and sit there. I get to relive high school all over again. PLEASE tell me that I was not that obnoxious. Teenage girls drive me nuts. anyway. Not a lot going on in our lives right now. Chris is enjoying the last 2 weeks of freedom, We have been told that the second year is the worst and that i may not see him till June. So we are trying to have as much fun until that point. Well i hope everyone else is doing well. we love ya all.

CAKE

I made a cake today . I miss my cake class i hope to continue taking classes in the fall. Enjoy.

8 Fun Facts

I got tagged by Lindsay, SO here are some fun Facts.

1. I have been Married for 3 years today!!!

2 I love to scrapbook. Who would've thought. I really enjoy trying to find the best way to display the pictures i take.

3. I like to Sew. another whoda thunkit. i like to make quilts the most but occasionally i make other things.

4. I started to make cakes. i took a cake decorating class this year and i love it. it so fun to decorate cakes. If any one needs a cake just give me a call

5. Chocolate can solve any problem!!

6. I read Harry Potter. although i usually borrow the books so NO i haven't read the last one yet so don't tell me what happens.

7. I love to watch old movies. Especially when they have Cary Grant in them. I also enjoy Shirley Temple movies.

8.I am trying to play the piano again. Its been fun i can now play more than one song. Its great.

Kim, Heather , Jordan, Roxy, Tracy, Karen,Sarah you've been tagged. Post 8 fun facts about you. then tag your friends

8 Fun Facts

I got tagged by Lindsay, SO here are some fun Facts.

1. I have been Married for 3 years today!!!

2 I love to scrapbook. Who would've thought. I really enjoy trying to find the best way to display the pictures i take.

3. I like to Sew. another whoda thunkit. i like to make quilts the most but occasionally i make other things.

4. I started to make cakes. i took a cake decorating class this year and i love it. it soo fun to decorate cakes. If any one needs a cake just give me a call

5. Chocolate can solve any problem!!

6. I read Harry Potter. although i usually borrow the books so NO i haven't read the last one yet so don't tell me what happens.

7. I love to watch old movies. Especially when they have Cary Grant in them. I also enjoy Shirley Temple movies.

8.I am trying to play the piano again. Its been fun i can now play more than one song. Its great.

Kim, Heather , Jordan, Roxy, Tracy, Karen,Sarah you've been tagged. Post 8 fun facts about you. then tag your friends

SUNRIVER

We got to spend the weekend in Sun river with some friends from Dental school, David and Lisa Garlock, Caleb and Rene Coombs. It was really nice weather all weekend. We rafted, played tennis, rode bikes and just hung out its was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures.

Chris found a new sport to Try and beet dad at!!

This deer was just sitting in the back of the house. but of course when i got my camera out it took of so i followed it.

We Played tennis on Saturday morning. I haven't played tennis since High school PE so i just took the pictures

David Is teaching Chris how to ride a bike.

Chris is a Quick Learner

Caleb is in the lead.

Chris does know how to ride a bike they just found the small bike attachment in the garage and had to try it out. Silly boys.

HELLO

Hello everyone,
sorry its been so long since our last post but we have been out of town and busy. we were house sitting and dog sitting for my aunt and uncle this past week. it was fun being even closer to heather and Janae so we played a lot. it was a little sad though because we had to call my aunt and let them know that there beloved dog was not doing so well. it was hard because she had been a member of the family for the last 11 years. Madison (the dog) was able to hang on until Tami and Dan got home on Sunday but then she had to be put to sleep. I know its been hard for them but she was a great dog for many years. i still remember the wedding card we got from Dan and Tami. Tami signed the card from Dan Tami and Madison, totally forgetting to sign Evan , their son's, name :). anyway we are doing great. sorry no pictures with this but i just wanted everyone to know that we love you guys and if you are ever up this way just let us know we would be glad for the company.

Love ya Much,
Chris and Andrea

A Day At The Park

We spent the week end in Lincoln City with Chris family. On Saturday we went to the park.
I got talked in to ridding the bumper boats Taylor soaked me right away I got her back, that is after i figured out how to drive the boats.

Chris REALLY wanted to get his picture taken.

Chris and his brothers were monkeying aorund

Logan was showing off his skills as a gymnast

Chris' cousins, alan and Sarah Liz had to team up to get chris but if you look closely they are the ones that are really wet.









The 3 Hanson Brothers, Jeff, Scott, and Chris. (the cutest one is on the right:))

Camping

Logan really liked camping. He was so dirty one day Jerusha gave him a bath

BONNY CROSSING

we went camping. with Chris's family this last week. its was a lot of fun, very hot but a lot of fun,

Here is Chris Getting ready to Shoot his .22 and the other picture is of Chris and our niece Taylor. shes 7 and shooting like a pro :)

New Apartment

Its our new apartment. these pictures don't really do it justice. we have a washer and dryer. No more hauling my laundry around Its great. Its got two bedroom and 1 and a half bath.we love it and hope to be able to stay here for the rest of dental school