Happy 2nd Birthday, Sweet Olivia!

I had to post this picture because it still captures the essence of her amazing personality!

Love you, Olivia, and thankful for the joy and excitement with which you face life even as a baby.  You have certainly brought lots of joy to all of us. 

Happy birthday, STEFAN!

Stefan turns 4 today!  It seems like yesterday that we were sitting around waiting for him to be born.  It is so exciting to see him grow and develop into his own personality!  Happy birthday, Stefan, we all love you TONS!

Stefan and his best bud!

She's 29!!!

Happy Birthday, Johanna! It is hard to believe that you are 29. We thank the Lord for the years that He has given you. You are a wonderful wife and Mommy as well as daughter. Having fun celebrating with you :=)

My Birthday!

I had a wonderful birthday today-- starting with a mouth-watering blueberry coffee cake, and then a delicious lunch and topped off with a yummy eclair cake! So fun to be here with Jo and Brian and the kids.

ISA is 10!!!

Happy Birthday to our sweet happy girl!! It is hard to believe that you are 10! We can't wait to see you in a few days. How was breakfast in bed? And what are you doing special today?

Happy Birthday, Tim!

33! Wow! How time does fly. I still remember when you were the "new" baby in the family :-) You have become a wonderful young man since that day. We love you and are so thrilled that we get to celebrate "for real" with you tonight.

Welcome to the family, Silas!

Silas Ridley Hanson
June 15, 2011 - 6:52 p.m.
8 lbs. 11 oz.
20 in.

We are all so glad that you finally made your appearance in this world. We know that you will add a special flavor to the family. We love you soooooooo much!

Congratulations, Brian and Jo and Stefan and Olivia. He's a keeper!

Excited to be EIGHT!!

There is one boy who is all excited about turning 8 today! Full of enthusiasm, Micaiah is a fun eight year old to have around, too! We can't wait to spend his special day with him. In fact, we are getting ready to walk out the door to go have breakfast with him. Can't start much earlier than that.

Happy, happy birthday to one very special boy! Being 8 is great!

Happy Birthday, Brenda!!!

We sure hope that you have a wonderful, wonderful day. We know that you will be royally treated by that sweet family of yours! Enjoy! We love you and are so thankful that you are a part of the family.

"I am ONLY 39!"

Happy Birthday, Daniel! We hope you have a wonderful day. It is hard to imagine that you are 39 already. Where have the years gone? We love you mingui mingui beaucoup!

Ps. I had to post this early as I leave at 5:30 in the morning and it would still be the 28th in the states anyway :-)

Happy Birthday to our oldest son and grandson!

Imagine that two great guys were born on the same day! And this year is special-- you are dyslexic -- 41 or 14. Take your pick! We love you both!

Happy Birthday, Donna!

Happy Birthday to our first girl!! We love you and are praying that not only today will be special but the whole year. We are proud of you (and you look beautiful!).

Brian is 3-0!!!

Happy, happy birthday, Brian! We love you and are so thankful that you are part of the family. Have a great day-- just think the time is even changing to help you celebrate :-) Can't wait to see what the Lord does for you in your 30's!

She's 10!!!

The day we met you was special-- but watching you grow up so sweet and loving has been even more special! We love you. Happy, happy birthday-- you are "2 digits" now!! WOW!

Miriam's Birthday Party!

Our little six-year-old really enjoyed her day! She had very definite instructions for the meal (taco salad, watergate salad w/ strawberries and red jello with a heart in the middle) and for the cake (chocolate with chocolate icing and strawberries with a large 6 in the middle) which her sweet mother carried out to a "T". It was a fun family evening.

Happy Birthday, Miriam!

Happy Birthday to the sweetest six year old ! 6! Wow! You are getting to be a big girl and such a big helper, too. We love you and can't wait for your party tomorrow night!

Miss Olivia turns 1!

It is hard to believe but it is true. Happy, happy birthday Olivia! We love you and hope that you have a wonderful birthday. You are our Valentine girl!

Happy Birthday, Jennie!

Happy, happy birthday, Jennie! We love you and trust that your day is special because you are special!

Happy Birthday, Corban!!

A big 4 year old!! And it looks like you are going to enjoy it :-) We are so thankful to the Lord for giving you to our family 4 years ago. You are one extra special boy! We love you. Have a wonderful birthday.

Dad's Birthday!

Somehow poor Dad didn't get a birthday post. I guess we were all a little preoccupied that day! We had a fun outing to downtown BX before his party, and the we had a nice birthday dinner--couscous--my choice!--and carrot cake made by Ruth (from Martin cookbook) that was to die for! Then he was quite literally surrounded by a bunch of little girls (and a couple of boys!)--which I think makes him happier than almost anything in the world!
Oh, and for the candles--we wanted the kids to do some math while on Christmas break. Can YOU figure it out?! :)