Double Digits.

Hunter is 10!

Opting not to have a "party" this year, Hunter went for the cash in lieu of party option and is excited about shopping and spending all his loot. The day started with the Hansen ensemble singing the wake-up birthday song, followed by a special lunch and guest at school (mom brought Chik-Fil-A) and then a birthday dinner at Fireside Pies.
Finally, he opened lots of presents and nibbled on birthday brownie and chocolate mint ice cream.

It was a late Monday night, but worth the smile on his face. Where does 10 years go?

Pickles recovery.

Pickles had surgery a couple of weeks ago, although it seems like much longer. She was spayed, had her do claws removed, had a growth removed and a quick-clip on her nails. Needless to say has been a mess. She is finally stitch, bandage and cone free. And last night even slept without a tranquilizer. She is back to making trouble and acting like a 6-month-old puppy again.

Football is in the air.

Hunter has his first football practice today and is super excited. His first game is on October 4th. Just three practices before game day. Game day should be fun.

Sweet & Sassy.

Hair, nails, make-up, dress-up, dancing, singing - party girls Dylan and Addison.

What's new?

With Greg: Busy at work and interviewing to add to his staff. Trying to lose weight so he can buy a Harley. (Don't ask.)

With Karen: Has been busy decorating around the house, especially in Hunter's room and just trying to stay caught up.

With Hunter: LOVES 4th grade and his new teacher. Getting ready to start his football season in a couple week. Still waiting to find out what team. He also has a big birthday coming up - 10!

With Dylan: Getting in the Kindergarten groove. It's been a challenge for her, but she is showing signs of adjustment and improvement. She loves all the homework and school supplies. She is going to a new friends birthday party on Saturday.

With Pickles: She is going to have her "surgery" on Friday. Maybe it will slow her down a little bit. We can hope, right?

19 Years

Greg and I will be celebrating our 19 year wedding anniversary on September 9. We are celebrating a little earlier and getting away for the night. Just headed across town to the Westin Galleria and a nice dinner at Fogo de Chao and maybe an un-kid movie.

Erica had her baby!

My long-time friend Erica had a sweet baby boy - Drew Hudson. Who knew such a small girl could have such a big baby - 9 lbs. 9 oz. and 21.75". He is super cute.

Labor Day.

We started the day cleaning up the backyard. Afterall, it is Labor Day. Greg cooked a brisket and ribs and we mixed that up with red potato salad, grillin' beans (a huge family favorite), olive bread, squash bake and homemade pineapple orange ice cream. We enjoyed the last long weekend for a while in the pool and watching pickles wear herself out swimming.

Back to School.

Hunter is back to school and Dylan joins him this year. They were both really excited on the first day and couldn't wait to get with it.



Hunter back with a couple of ol' familiar faces.

Dylan waiting to get through the doors.