The true meaning of Christmas

Through all the craziness this holiday season brings I was reminded today what Christmas is really all about. It's not about the gifts or the flashy lights but it's about our savior and his birth. His life was perfect, he was perfect, and his plan is perfect. He was sent to earth to be crucified and resurrected so that while we are on this earth we can have the atonement. His plan is perfect and I will be eternally grateful for my savior and what he did so that I may return to live with my Heavenly Father. Our savior has done so much for us and this Christmas season I try to think what I can give back to him. To give just a little more to my fellow men, to be obedient and try just a little harder to be more like him. To love as he did. He doesn't ask much from us but I feel as though I owe him everything. His love for us is eternal and this holiday season i hope that we can all take a step back from all the worldly things in our lives and reflect on our savior and what he did for us. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!

OUR First Christmas!!!

This is our first Christmas being married and even though there are going to be a lot of changes with how we do things we are still very excited!! It wasn't feeling a whole lot like Christmas for me last week. Maybe it was because our tree wasn't up or maybe because I had no Christmas decorations up, but we finally put up our tree and it's now feeling like Christmas. Our tree is very simple and small but we love it! We love that it's OURS!! Everything is ours this Christmas our tree, our new traditions. We are so excited to merge our family traditions together but come up with our own as well. Of course the tradition of pajamas on Christmas eve will continue as well as many more, but we have been having fun coming up with our own family Christmas traditions. We have decided that every year we will donate a few toys to different toy drives, make gingerbread houses, and watch A Charlie Brown Christmas. I am sure that more will develop over the years but so far that's all we have. =) This Christmas is going be very different than what we are both used to but we can't wait to spend it together.

New Job!

I got a new job working for the school district and I am loving it!! I am working as a support staff substitute and I love it! Right now I am in a long term position at Jo Mackey Elementary School and I am having so much fun! I am in a Pre-K class and so I am with 4 year olds all day and they are so cute! The teacher I am working with also is really nice and really easy to get along with so that's always a plus. I am in this position until January or so so it's going to be hard to say goodbye but for right now I am just enjoying it. I can finally say I love my job and I enjoy going to work!!

Our new addition...

We have a new addition to our little family!! Kyle and I got a puppy about 2 weeks ago. His name is Rex and he is such a cute little guy! He's about 9 weeks old now and he is such a playful puppy. He loves chewing on everything that's not his toys. His favorite is shoelaces and of course shoes. He is such a curious little guy too. He likes to get into everything and check out his surroundings. He truly is a puppy and we are having so much fun with him. He is a great addition to our home and we just can't get enough of him.

Lily Berniece Hansen

Lily Berniece Hansen was born on October 8, 2010 at 10:23 am and she is perfect! She was 6 lbs 14 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. She is a beautiful baby girl!! Lily and Kristin were released from the hospital the next day and they are doing great! We are all so excited to have Lily in the family! Congratulations Kristin and Chad you guys have a beautiful family!!

My 23rd Birthday!

Happy birthday to me!! Last Thursday I turned 23 and unfortunately Kyle had to work but I managed to keep busy during the day until I got to see him. My birthday morning started off with breakfast in bed. It has always been a tradition in Kyle's family so it was really sweet of him to keep the tradition for our own family. After Kyle went to work I just relaxed until I went to lunch with my dad and brother. It had been awhile since I had seen my brother so it was really good to see him and the 3 of us had such a good time talking and catching up. My day continued with going over to Chad and Kristin's house to watch our niece Mattison while they went to the hospital so Kristen could be induced to have their new baby girl. During Kristin's whole pregnancy I kept telling her that she should have Lily on my birthday so when it could possibly happen I was really excited!! Watching Mattison is so much fun her and I always have such a good time and I just have so much love that little girl. Being an aunt is so much fun so spending my birthday with Matti was the best. The whole day she kept saying "happy birthday kim" it was really cute. That night we went to dinner with Kyle's family at Maggiano's and then after went and visited Kris in the hospital. Not much had changed so Lily being born on my birthday probably wasnt going to happen which was totally fine with me. When we left the hospital we went back and had cake and opened presents. I got so many good gifts I really was spoiled. My 23rd birthday was one I will always remember and I can't thank Kyle and our family enough for making it such a special day for me.

Rod Works!!

I have discovered Rod Works and let me just tell you all that I am OBSESSED!! It is my favorite store and they have the cutest home decor. I can't just go in there and not walk out with something. I can spend hours in there!! If you haven't been there you should go you will love it!! The pictures are a few things I have gotten to decorate my house and I am in love!! =)