Saturday, December 1, 2012

Birthday Boy

This week, Jordan turned 24. If you ask me, that sounds pretty old...but I guess that's just part of growing up. His actual birthday was on Wednesday, but in the Hansen household, we celebrate birthdays all week long. On Sunday we had dinner over at my moms. She made London Broil, twice baked potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower with cheese sauce, and breadsticks; all at the request of the birthday boy. After dinner we made homemade Oreo cookies (one of Jordan's favorites), tried to find a candle, and finally had to settle with this one....

9...24....it's all the same right?
When we got home after dinner, I let him open one of his presents from me. I had a hard time waiting until his REAL birthday...I just got too excited I guess!
Monday night, my family took Jordan out to dinner to Nielsen's (his choice). There, he opened his gift from my family. He got a jacket he's been wanting since last Christmas! Lucky boy!
Tuesday night we both stayed up late so Jord could open his presents right at midnight. Clearly I don't have any pictures...we just weren't dressed appropriately. But let's just say he was spoiled! After he opened all his presents and thanked me, I told him how spoiled he was. He said, "well I deserve it, right?" Haha right you are!
For his birthday dinner we went to Rodizio Grill, just the two of us. The food was delicious as always, but we always end up eating a little too much, and leave feeling a little sick. Oh well, you've gotta live right?!
Dinner with the handsome birthday boy
Thursday night we went out to dinner with Jordan's dad to Zupa's and then went to a choir concert up at the U. Like I said before, we celebrate birthdays all week long. The festivities aren't over yet....we still have one more day!
I'm so grateful I married Jordan. He's truly amazing. Sometimes I ask myself how I got so lucky! Here's some things I really love about him:
-He can always make me laugh
-He cares so much about others
-He's a great friend
-He's an amazing listener (I think he listens more than me...whoops!)
-He's very helpful, he helps me clean AND do the laundry without me even having to ask!
-He's always happy
-He's a very hard worker
-He's a good sharer
-He loves to shop (haha)
-He's a worthy Priesthood holder
-He's always thinking of nice things to do for me
-He's determined
-He has a strong testimony
-He's adorable with kids (even though he claims he doesn't like them)
-He's so always so sweet to his family and mine
The list could go on an on. There are many times when I'm laying in bed trying to fall asleep and I can't help but think of how lucky I am that I get to spend eternity with someone so amazing. He's always there when I need him, he's always so sweet and caring, and I couldn't picture my life with anyone else!
Happy Birthday Jordan! I'm so glad you're mine!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

St. George + Monday Night Football

Two weeks ago we headed down to St. George. We stayed there for the weekend and on Monday we headed down to Arizona for the....drum roll please....49ers game!! We had the time of our lives!

While we were in St. George, Jordan's dad took us on a hike to Elephant Arch. It was a blast and WAY pretty! St. George this time of year is perfect! We were able to go on our hike after lunch and it was the perfect temperature.
Of course Riley came along too!
Jordan & his dad
Elephant Arch- cool right?!
On top of the world...I mean...Elephant Arch 
Originally when we planned this trip Nita (Jordan's step-mom) was going to come to the game with us, but she had to watch her son's children dogs while he was out of town. Jordan's friend Nate was lucky enough to get her ticket and planned on flying down Monday and meeting us at the game. So Jordan, Val, and I drove to Arizona on Monday for the game. Let me tell you, I didn't think it was that far away...but it is! It was a long drive, but well worth it!

The Cardinal's stadium was amazing!! We watched the team warm up and even ran into some more friends at the game! I thought we would get things thrown at us since we were wearing 49ers gear, but there ended up being a LOT of 49ers fans there! If you watched the game at all, you know it how amazing it was! We won 24-3...needless to say, we had a BLAST!
We found the Markowski's at the game
Alex Smith...yum!
So lucky to have Val as my father-in-law!
The whole crew
Nothing but smiles after the game!
We had SO much fun! I'm hoping it's not the first and last NFL game we get to go to. As for the future...I'm thinkin Broncos? 
You may say I'm spoiled, but I think I'm just lucky....okay maybe both!






Tuesday, October 23, 2012

falling for fall

Fall is my favorite season! Why you ask? Well, in no particular order, here are some reasons why:
1. Utah Football- yeah, we might be pretty awful this year BUT we still like going to the games!

 

2. Pumpkin spice muffins- I find an excuse to make this at least once a week! Soooo good!
3. Little League Football- my little brother Ben just started playing, and we've loved going to his games!
 
4. The changing weather, duh!- I love when it starts getting cooler outside and the leaves start changing colors! This means I get to bust out the boots and sweatshirts.
We hiked to Elephant Rock one Saturday; I couldn't believe how beautiful this place is! So grateful I get to call it my home.
 
5. Jazz games- we love our Jazz and love going to the games even more!
 

(After the game, I dared Jord to run through the Gateway fountains. He actually did it, and managed to avoid getting hit until the last second! You can clearly see where he got nailed- I think I laughed about it the whole way home)
6. Baby Mason- okay, maybe I'm obsessed. He clearly has nothing to do with the fall but I just love him to pieces! How can you not?!



I have one good looking husband


















7. Taylor Swift- her new album has made my year! I'm in love, and I don't care who knows it! But really, it just makes each day that much better! You rock Taylor!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Trip to paradise

Jordan and I were lucky enough to go to St. Thomas for a week at the end of August with my family. We stayed at the Marriott's Frenchman's Cove and it was BEAUTIFUL! They had a huge pool with a water slide and a volleyball net. You only had to take a few steps from the pool and you'd be at the beach! They had a dock you could jump off, a water trampoline (that wasn't very bouncy), and other water toys. There also were a lot of rocks around, which were great for snorkeling! Jordan and Mike even saw some sea turtles!
One of our favorite things to do at the beach was catch critters (you know...like hermit crabs) and look for sea shells. We maybe put them all in a cup and took them up to our room...just don't tell my mom!
We also loved looking for lizards? iguana's? I'm not quite sure what they were called...but they were BIG and freaky, but Jordan loved them! While we were there one actually bit someone's finger! Needless to say, I kept my distance! There were also sea urchins in the water, so you had to be careful! On one of the stormy days one of them got washed up...they look pretty cool!

The second day we were there we went to Magens Bay. It was beautiful there! Jordan and I took a walk from one end of the beach to the other. On our walk we saw a couple getting married....and....a woman man walking around in a white g-string (mind you, it was COMPLETELY see through), a bikini top, and wearing makeup and earrings. It was hilarious AWFUL! I guess this guy was on a cruise because we heard a lady next to us saying how he would wear skirts to the dinners and she thought, "if you have a penis you SHOULDN'T be wearing a skirt!" Amen sister!
After we left Magens Bay, we stopped by Sapphire Beach. We didn't stay too long, but it was so pretty!
Of course while we were there we HAD to stop at the flea market. Although it's nothing compared to the one in Cancun, we were all able to find at least one thing we wanted! I got a cute pair of earrings for pretty dang cheap, but only because my husband knows how to talk his way into things! Good thing I have him around!
Dinners were always an adventure! We ate at some good places! One night we ate at The Pie Whole (yes I know we all had fun with that name), The Green House (we ate there on Ben's birthday), Mim's (which was RIGHT on the beach), a killer burger place (that I can't remember the name of), and the restaurant at hour hotel. Jord tried to pack 5 shirts like the one below...after I told him how retarded he would look he said, "Well you just don't like to have fun!" Not true...I just didn't want my husband looking like a dweeb all week. But, he ended up looking pretty cute in it...minus the fact that he buttoned it right to the top!
The first couple days we were in St. Thomas, the weather was perfect- hot and sunny all day long! But the last few days it rained quite a bit because "Tropical Storm Isaac" was passing through. It was nice though because it would just rain on and off. Plus the rain was so warm, it was actually fun to be outside. The weather didn't put a damper on our spirits!
My favorite day was when we went over to St. John. We had to take a ferry over there, and let's just say it wasn't quite how I pictured it. They jammed as many cars and trucks onto those things as they could!
Once we got to St. John we headed over to Trunk Bay. I can honestly say this is the most beautiful place I have ever been. White sand beaches and clear water all surrounded by lush greenery. We all swam around for quite awhile and it started to rain pour! It was so fun to swim in the pouring rain with mist coming off of the water. I didn't want to leave...EVER!
We also headed to Cinnamon Bay which was also beautiful! It's part of St. John's National Park.
And here are a few extra pictures...just for fun!
{Yes, that's poop and it was on the bathroom floor by the pools! I almost died!} {Us catching crits using our snorkel gear} {Our sweet flip-up sunglasses hahaha}
{My pirate boyfriend}{Jordan loves his lizard friends}{Ben's birthday monkey on the ceiling fan} {On the ferry}
{Jord floatin' away} {Late night at the beach} {Beautiful sunset} {Found a shark @ dinner}
As you can tell from all the pictures, we had a BLAST! Jordan was SO cute with all my siblings. Every day I  can't help but feel how blessed I am for such an amazing family and husband! Thanks again mom, for the trip!