Hanson Crew

Caleb's 3rd grade class has been learning how to bowl in PE.  His class took a field trip to Gladstone Bowl and a pizza restaurant this month for a field trip.  Here is his class with his teacher, Mrs. Carlson.

One would think that changing ceiling fan in an older home would be a couple hour job.  Not for our crew!  In our defense it is a vaulted ceiling. So we had to use a large extension ladder along with a step ladder. The old fan that we took down worked fine, but was from the 70s and out of date.  I decided to search Lowe's the last month for newer ones and preferably one with a remote control.  I ended up finding one at Home Depot this past week.  It was originally $269 and was clearanced for $135.  It came with a remote control, but no box or instructions.  The employee told me to print off the instructions off the website.  I decided to have John come take a look at it before I purchased it. Fast forward to Home Depot Trip #2. John and I went and bought the fan.  We printed the instructions and the demolition began.  We convinced them to give us a new circle light bulb since the one in the display wasn't working correctlty. The ...

I finally found a wonderful sign for the boys bathroom to help them remember to wash their hands.  I wonder if standing facing the sign three times a day will help them memorize it!

Looks like the snow is melting enough for us to skip the gym and enjoy a bike ride!  Hoping for more of these PE days in the Spring.

Jonathan has only talked about one girl the whole school year.  Her name is Haley.  Here is a picture of her sitting in between his best friend Tyler. Notice Jonathan's eyes.  That explains his true feelings toward her.  This is our first real crush in our house.  We are not sure how our last child is the first to have these feelings, but is sure has been cute.  He always talks about her.  All the time.  He even smiles just to say her name.  He has hung her school picture above his bed.  We wonder if they will get married some day and the above picture will be seen on their wedding invitation...

John and I decided to shop for Valentine's Day together this year on our Monday date night.  He bought some jeans and a couple shirts.  I bought a movie and some candy.  He still surprised me in the morning of Valentines Day with flowers and a CD.  It was a great surprise.  I look forward to surprising him next year on our 18th Valentine's Day together :)

We have been enjoying our Wed evenings as a family the past month. We have named it Family Game Night.  We have enjoyed card games, Phase 10, poker, and recently Risk.  I think the kids like Risk the best right now.  We are ready to throw Setllers of Catan next...