family

I think just about every stage of Greta and Audrey's development has been "my favorite".

But I have to say, the delightful stage we're in right now, is absolutely wonderful!

The girls are now playing with each other more than ever.



 Their imaginations are exploding.

They have the most precious conversations with each other late into the night in their shared bedroom.

And the way they protect each other when their playing with other kids, it's touching. 





This Holiday Season I am overwhelmed with thoughts of what Mary must have felt watching her son grow up.

She knew that He was the Messiah and yet He was still her precious baby.

 I am truly cherishing these days with my ladies.

Merry Christmas friends and family,
The Hansen Crew

*All photos courtesy of the very talented Mr. Dan Bennett. 

girls' room!

We finally hung up the photos of the girls.  I've had these sets of pictures printed for quite some time and so I finally got around to framing them and tonight, when my man got home from work, it was go time!  Photo credits go to Trisha McKeever, Serena Peterson, Dan Bennet, and Leah Fontaine. We are very fortunate to so many friends who are photographers.  We chose to have the same photographers capture each session with the girls so Trisha did the newborn shots, Serena did the 3 month shots, we captured 6 months with the girls, Dan took Greta's 9 month shots, and Leah did both girls 1 year shots as well as family photos for us at that landmark.  Such sweet memories.

A before shot.  The blank canvases, if you will.

So pensive. 

I've read of ideas on taping a straight line so that all your photos stay under it.  We kind of followed it.

Greta's Wall with the fabulous artwork done by my sister in law!

Audrey's Wall featuring the info by my sister in law again as well as a quilted piece by our friend Marcia.

Photo bombed by G.  The crib back in the center.

The walls aren't done yet but at least something is up there.  I have a large zebra print that I need to paint (hoping to find some great, inspiring scripture) and also some embroidering to do for both gals.  Hope you like it!