30th Birthday

30 years.... I have had the hardest time with this birthday. I can't believe I am soooo old. Life goes by so fast and time slips right by. Just yesterday I was a careless teenager living life to the fullest and now I am just trying to hold onto time. My parents are so sweet, they made my day so memerable. We went to dinner and then to the Desert Star Playhouse. I had a blast and I am so thankful for my parents and all they do. My Grandpa's birthday is the day after mine so I get to share so many memories and birthdays with my sweet Grandpa. Thanks to Eric I have a new laptop and can enjoy technology right in bed, yipee. Thank you to all my friends for making it a great and tolerable 30th birthday. Thanks to my little Neicell for putting my birthday into perspective. She told me, at least you aren't as old as Dr. Wilcox, haahaa. Very true, sorry friend, but true.

Gingerbread Houses

Hmmm NOT QUITE SURE WHAT TO THINK?!

My dear little ones stole my camera and this is what I found on it.

Yep quite disturbing. They had no explanation but laughs and giggles. I am not sure what to say or do. I had to laugh, and in fact, I laughed so hard I was crying. Their father also didn't know what to say. I am not sure if this is a glimpse into their future as photographers. Let's hope not, and pray they take pictures of better scenaries next time. For Mo Joe's sake, he is fine, he puts his tail between his legs every time Erickell whips the camera out. Poor poor Mo Joe he takes a beatin but still loves us.

Thanksgiving

I am so thankful for my beautiful Erickell who is so talented at the drums

I am so thankful for Neicell thinking she is all that playing the guitar

Who wouldn't love this family to pieces? They are so awesome. Guitar Hero World Tour kicks butt. I voyed I wouldn't have a video game house but hey, it brings the family together, which is what it's all about.

Thanksgiving was at my Mom's this year. My bro and his darling family along with my Uncle Kerry and his kids were there. We missed Corie and her gang, they ditched us for the Cluff's. We had an enjoyable dinner and games after. Thanks Mom for putting on the best dinner ever!

The girls playing pin the tail on Rudolph.

Decorating for Christmas

Neicell's Christmas tree in her room

Erickell's own Christmas Tree in her room

We decided to let the girls have a Christmas tree in their rooms to decorate and put their beautiful school ornaments on. They had a blast and I love it not cluttering up my trees.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concert

Eric and I have enjoyed this concert two years in a row. Both times we have been blown away. This year we sat on the floor 3 row back. I would recommend this concert to anyone. They are a rock band mixed with classical (strange mix, but it works). AWESOME. The laser show, fireworks, and amazing musicians were incredible!!! THANX Mel for watching the double duo!!! I have attached their website so you can see who they are. I am sure you all have heard at least one of their Christmas songs.
http://www.trans-siberian.com/index-main.php

Disney On Ice

Beauty and the Beast (my favorite)


The girls and Melanie. The twins gave Tay tickets to the show for her birthday

The darling Trio

First Snow Day

The Twins and Taylor enjoyed the day playing in the snow.

Cute little snow bunnies

Yep, Mo Joe even enjoyed the snow, kinda

Mo Joe, my fierce warrior

I had to post this picture. Mo Joe was defending my honor. Most of you already know he is my shadow. I never ever in the whole wide world wanted a dog, well, I stand corrected he is our families best friend.

My Angels

I need to thank my many angels for all they do for me and my family.

1- Eric, I can't believe your strength, calmness, and intelligence. Neicell had a seizure this morning in which she stopped breathing. I was working at the hospital and Eric had it all under control. I got a call around 4 AM from Eric stating our little girl wasn't breathing and was having a seizure. I began to tell him to rub her sternum and back, (already done), call 911, (already done), stay calm, (already doing that), give her medicine STAT (in the process but help), and please help her, (already doing that). I am so grateful for his insight and for him listening to that still small voice. Every time, he has been the one who has woke up or been aware of her having a seizure. If not, how long could she go without breathing? He has, on numerous times, saved my angel and I am so grateful for that. I don't know what I would do without my little angel she is my smile and the reason I get up in the morning. Eric is my life, and I love him more than words can say.

2-Erickell, I can't believe how you are your father's clone. Eric yelled for Erickell this morning and without any probing she was up and at' em. Eric told her he needed help, she took it upon herself to grab Eric's parents. In a flash my other saving graces were at Eric's side. Blaine and Sherry were there to grab Neicell's medicine and call 911. Erickell without being told turned the lights on outside for the ambulance crew, put Mo Joe in his bed, and helped Grandma find Neicell's Valium. I am so proud of her and I can't believe how wonderful she is. I am so grateful to have such a wise and caring daughter. She is my saving grace and I can't imagine my life without her, she is also the smile on my face and the reason I get out of bed in the morning.

3-I all ready mentioned my In-Laws. I love them so dearly, and I am so grateful for all they do. They love my children so much and I can't thank them enough. I also lived close to my Grandparents and I cherish those memories so much and I am so grateful my children get to have that close bond with their Grandparents. I am so grateful they were here and not in Idaho, I don't know how Eric would have handled the whole situation all alone. I know I couldn't...

4-Melanie, my bestest friend and neighbor. Corb, Mels husband, heard the trucks pull up at our house and they were there ready to help in a flash. I am so grateful, beyond words, for Mel and Corb. Thank you for loving my children and taking such good care of us. I cherish our friendship and love you so much. My children think of you as their second parents and I wouldn't have it any other way.

5-Ryan-Thank you for putting up with me. I have my own personal doctor on call, that I take advantage of too much. He is the greatest doc ever and I can't imagine life without you. Thank you for always being there and listening to my "Mother Paranoia". The medical background goes out the window when it comes to your own children. I have the best doc and friend ever.

6-Mark & Teresa-Thank you for always being there for Eric and I. You guys mean so much to us. I am so grateful we have such wonderful friends and for checking up on us all the time. We love your family so much. I can count on your guys for anything. Just ask the girls who their favorite Daddy is? Just so you know the twins tell everyone they are Hyde-Hansens and Mo Joe is as well. Yep, we have officially became Hansens whether you like it or not (that stinks for you)

7-My parents-I am a little Momma's girl and of course have to call Momma when life goes crazy. I am so grateful Mom is always there and listens and cries with me. Neicell is our special soul sent specially to me for a reason. She was coached and loved prior to this earth by my dearest Grandma and I feel that to be true more than anything. I love you Mom and Dad thank you for all you do.

8-Finally Neicell- D*&% you. I love you so much that I can't bear seeing you in this state. I can't imagine the feelings you feel when these things happen. I am so grateful for you strength and drive. You have overcome so many obstacles in life it would take forever to list. I am so grateful our Heavenly Father spared your life and gave me the blessing of raising and loving you. I cherish you every minute and promise to try and be the best mom you deserve.

**These episodes really put my perspective into check. I can't imagine life without my children and it makes me strive to be a better mother, friend, daughter, wife and person. I thank you all for all you do and love you endlessly. I live in the best place ever and know my friends and family are always looking out for us.

Going private

We are going private please email me your email addresses. As most of you probly saw the news clip on blogs. I am joining the rush to go private. Email--neici78@hotmail.com

Great movie and book

Great book and great movie. Take tissues many tissues and a good friend. Not husband material plus he may get bored and tired of listening to all the crying. I read the book about 2 years ago, and forgot how much I loved it. I would highly recommend this book and movie to all. Thanks Mel for going with me and lending a tissue.

THE BEST DAY EVER

Monday was the most beautiful day ever. Erickell was still feeling sick so her and I cleaned up the house and headed out for some quick errands. She was an angel. We got home and spent a wonderful day doing crafts, reading, and playing. That evening the hospital called and put me on call for the night. That is the most refreshing best feeling ever to know you don't have to go to work and you get to enjoy the night with your kids. Plus, no grumpy mom the next day. So, lucky me to have a wonderful friend and neighbor, she took my kids so I could go running. It was the best running weather ever. Cool, crisp, and beautiful leaves falling everywhere. I was at awe at the scenery and just the gorgeous place I live. Thank you Mel for giving me this break and allowing me the time to reflect and remember how beautiful my world is. I then picked the kids up and we headed home for dinner. Yippee left overs. I love leftovers, we had mash potatoes, gravy, rolls, and fruit from Sunday dinner. I love it, no cooking just heating things up in the microwave and yes, easy clean up. The girls then headed off to bed at 730 and I enjoyed a relaxing evening catching up on old movies I had recorded. I am so grateful to my wonderful Mel and my children for being angels and helping me remember that life is great and to relax and enjoy it. I am a little, sorry I am hugely uptight and it takes a lot for me to remember to relax and sit back. I am always on the move and doing something. I love you girls, I pray you had as good of a day as your Mamma.

Erickell's School Halloween Parade

Thank you Mel for being Erickell's substitute Mother. I had to be at Neicell's school so Erickell was feeling left out. The night before, at dinner, Erickell told Eric and I, "Everyone's mom will be at the parade but mine." Wow, that killed me. What do you do with twins at different schools? It has been a challenge, hopefully things can change next year. I am so sorry Erickell, Dad and Grandma Sherry were there to see her as well, and of course, Melanie.

Twins Birthday Luncheon

Luncheon with Mamma at the Olive Garden for the Twins 6 birthday

Twins Birthday Party

Look at all the dressed up pirates and halloween costumes


Peg leg race, which was hilarious



Presents and more presents spoiled rats

After the friend party the girls had their Grandparents over. I made the traditional chocolate cake and decorated it with Pirate gear, not so fancy but delicious!!!

The party invitation

YO-HO YO-HO A PIRATE’S LIFE FOR ME

Aaarrg maitee…Swoggle me eye, dose peg legged pirates are after me loot. After sailing da seas SIX years and many sword duels, I got de map dat leads to de finest treasure under da sea. Wif your help we will gadder togeddar all da clues and find da GOLD!
Dress da part or wear your Halloween costumes and head to our secret Cannonball Cove where we’ll start our SWASHBUCKLING adventure for buried treasure and party de night away!


For the little Mates: Neicell and Erickell

We’ll set sail at: 6:00-7:30 PM on October 23 (Thursday)
Cove Address: Twins home
RSVP: Da Mamma

Come join with me bossed parents to celebrate our 6 year celebration of mischief!

Erickell's First Field Trip---The Bean Museum

The Liger


Erickell and her friend on the bus

Neicell's Halloween School Parade

Visiting Grandma Heather at school


Decorating Cookies at Neicell's class party




Neicell's Halloween Parade

Neicell so enthused??

Erickell's First Tooth October 30th

Erickell lost her first tooth October 30 eating an apple. She was so excited for the Tooth Fairy to finally visit her.

Salmon Idaho

For some reason, Neicell thought she could dive in the 3 foot hot tub. Not so bright, yep she cut her chin needing at least 3 stitches, but being the wonderful nurse I am tried to treat her myself. With some liquid bandage and steri strips she was doctored up for 15$ instead of who knows how much at the hospital in Salmon which I am sure my insurance wouldn't cover. However, it now looks as if it may be a nice scar due to my awesome nursing abilities and judgement to for go the stitches. (NOT SO BRIGHT)

The girls trying to make sexy fish faces. TRYING is the key word

Our family had an exciting UEA break up in beautiful Salmon Idaho. Our greatest friends and neighbors invited us to go to their parents. Eric enjoyed fishing for Steel Head for 3 days and the girls enjoyed cooking, talking, eating, talking, and just hangin out. I had a blast and can't wait to visit again. This town is incredible, my dream place. Small town, beautiful scenery and DOWN TO EARTH. My camera died so I don't have many pictures. We are so grateful for the Hansen family for taking us with them and her sweet parents for housing us and feeding us. We love you all THANK YOU

Big 30

Emily's birthday bash

Em I wanted to post 30 favorite memories I have of you. I love you and I am so grateful for your friendship over the 15 years +. Love ya more than anything.

1. Dressing up in 9th grade with our Holland wooden shoes.

2. Dressing up in 9th grade for our class pictures and making it front row and center.

3. Wearing tight red and pink wranglers to school and thinking we were all that.

4. Walking around at all the rodeos looking for HOT cowboys.

5. Enjoying hot cowboys (moab friends) one night at your parents (clarification nothing bad happened of course)

6. Souping peoples cars

7. Making cookie dough ice cream

8. Going to Disneyland with the Dance Academy.

9. Having many spiritual experiences on Heritage Tours.

10. Enjoying many many horseback rides.

11. Having a blast country dancing.

12. Talking for hours about nothing after one of our "girls night outs"

13. Checking you out of school when your Dad is already there in the attendance office oops.

14. Going together as a couple to Sadie Hawkins. I of course, had to dress as the boy, not quite sure why? 2 sports bras later and a cowboy hat helped.

15. Boating with our Orem boys

16. Camping up on the Alpine mountain mooning the camera and then finding out the picture made it around the school.

17. Not caring about anything in the world, going to school without makeup and wearing whatever was clean. (That was the good ol' days)

18. Sluffing school, stealing Janeen's car and getting caught and chased by Janeen's dad.

19. Running into my house with my parent's car. That was a bad day!!

20. Sneaking you out of your dungeon room

21. laying in your basement with the blow dryer

22. Carpooling to UVSC during senior year

23. Idolizing George Strait

24. Walking up and down main street AF in tight pants and who knows what trying to get noticed.

25. Going to Tim and Faith's soul to soul concert 2 years ago.

26. Watching our children play together and talking for hours

27. Buying matching hiking boots and wearing them until they died.

28. Shopping many many times together.

29. Talking on the phone for hours and then realizing after the conversation that I didn't tell you what I needed to because we talk about everything under the sun plus.

30. Saying goodbye the night I left for college and crying for 2 days solid realizing my BFF is far away and starting a new life.

31. Just being friends with you has made my life a blast and still being close and friends today is the best ever.

Holmstead Crater

AAh now that was nice. The crater is so warm and relaxing. Eric and I were so lucky to go scuba diving at the Holmstead's Crater. The Robbins' are the greatest for inviting us we had a blast, thanx guys!!!

Steve, you are the pimp daddy.

Fun at the "Hyde Out"

Our family was able to spend Conference weekend at Eric's parents cabin in Ashton Idaho (just south of West Yellowstone) We had a blast. Saturday Eric and I went fishing with his Dad. I fished all day and had 2 experienced guides helping me and tying my flies on. I was spoiled rotten. The twins were spoiled back at the cabin with Grandma. Sunday we spent the day louging around the cabin and fishing at the pond. I enjoyed listening to conference and reading the latest Nicholas Sparks book "Road to Ranthe" Monday was a tearful day, we had to return back to work and school. The girls hate leaving Grandma and Pa and so do I. Eric, however, was excited to get back to his softball tournament that evening which they did ok but not first.

My little baby fish.

Eric and the twins feeding the gigantic trout at

warm river

Yep, Neicell caught these big honkers. The girls

and Eric caught these fish at the pond by Eric's parents

cabin.

Erickell so proud.