All in God's Plan

2009-06-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

We had the pleasure of going to Kauai, HI a few weeks back for the wedding of our dear friends Jamie & Chuck! It was such an amazing trip!!!! I LOVED being Jamie's personal attendant and couldn't have asked for a more laid back bride to assist. ;) So, while we were there we got to have some maternity shots taken by Jamie's friend and wedding photographer Sarah Fretwell. Sarah is from Santa Barbara and is a very gifted photographer. Here are a few of the pics she took... Thanks SARAH!!!!!!!! and Jamie for your help assisting in my shoot!

Baby Girl Hansen

2009-03-24T12:11:00.001-07:00

Here is our stunning little beauty! Countdown is on to August 2nd!

Relay for Life

2009-03-06T14:15:00.000-08:00

It's that time again.. Fund-raising season for relay! Yippee!! Of course this year, it's a bit more of a daunting task drumming up donations as I have a lot on my plate running the event! I've got a solid committee of hard-working women and feel very excited for yet another successful relay. This year's relay will take place June 19th & 20th at the Lynden High School track. Come check it out! Feel free to visit my personal page http://main.acsevents.org/goto/kimhansen or visit the event website at http://www.relayforlifeoflynden.org/ .

By the way... totally not relay related, but we found out we're having a GIRL! So blessed, Eddy is ecstatic and Dylan is beaming. Countdown is on for August 2 baby girl! ;)

I'm Pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-01-13T10:02:00.000-08:00

There ya have it! Due August 2nd! Life can't seem to get much better than this. We are truly blessed by God and continue to thank Him every day for the blessings in our life. Can't wait for this new addition to our family! Dylan is ever so excited, which makes it all the better. I'll post some fat pics along the way, for entertainment. HA!!!!!!!

Port Townsend Trip

2008-12-11T11:50:00.000-08:00

Jetsetters, yes that right. Okay, so we may be jetsetting to very low key places. Granted, we're not taking fancy leer jets, yet the ferry system is much nicer than people think. Here are a few pictures from our most recent getaway to Port Townsend. It was so beautiful! We got to spend a day at Fort Worden, a huge civil war camp, which we both loved. We stayed in a beautiful suite at the Inn at Port Hadlock (courtesy of Natalie, thanks Nat!!). What a wonderful, relaxing time to be together!

Special Couple

2008-11-04T12:11:00.001-08:00

Here are a few very sweet pictures we took together on our trip. I think they turned out quite nicely, but I am obviously bias.

More amazing San Juan Shots

2008-11-04T11:20:00.001-08:00

San Juan Island Trip

2008-11-04T11:03:00.000-08:00

So, Eddy and I took a jaunt over to Friday Harbor for 3 days this past weekend. The weather was beautiful at times, and not so beautiful at other times. We still managed to get some amazing pictures. Here's a fun little game for you... Guess which ones I took and which ones Eddy took.

My new pets and more

2008-10-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

We have recently acquired some new pets. Our wonderfully annoying cat, Yewie, is very jealous of my new found friends because he's lucky to avoid a kick from me on my way into the house each evening. Many of our hunting friends have drooled over my stories of the many bucks frolicking in our yard but have been warned of impending injury if they attempt to harm my furry friends.

A bunch of fun wedding pics!

2008-07-23T10:31:00.001-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35491&l=db8da&id=637822546

Here is a link to a variety of wedding pics that we love! Don't think we could've found more amazing photographers.

Honeymoon Flight Museum Trip

2008-07-11T13:45:00.000-07:00

Eddy and I are both passionate WWII buffs. Pretty cool, I know. It worked out well for us to have this shared passion though, as there was a really amazing flight museum in Palm Springs. We had the opportunity to chat with a couple different men and women who fought for our country in WWII and spent hours looking at planes and jets from all wars. It was truly exciting!! It was one of the most fun days I've ever had. It's so neat that we share something like this. Plus, if one of us was not at all interested in old fighter jets and war planes, it would have made for a LONG DAY. ;)

Views

2008-07-09T13:34:00.001-07:00

I have been blessed with God's view of Whatcom County from our backyard. I've kept a collection of photos I've snapped over the last year that have taken my breath away... May have to post again there are SO many. Enjoy God's beautiful creation.

July 4th!

2008-07-09T13:16:00.001-07:00

We had the pleasure of hosting our first "party" (does Thanksgiving count?) for the 4th. We had about 50 people over to celebrate with us by BBQing and lighting off fireworks. The wonderful blessing about our place is we can see everyone else's as well!!! It was a fun way to have people come see all the changes we've made over the last couple of months with the house. We are eager to bless others in the future with fun parties and events at the house. Plus, Eddy and I both love Independence Day and place so much importance in honoring our heroes. God Bless America and the people who step up and protect her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In the words of Lee Greenwood "I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died and gave that right to me. " ;)

Honeymoon!

2008-07-09T13:03:00.000-07:00

Took me long enough to get these in my computer... Between Relay For Life wrapping up for this year and preparing for next year's event it's been busy!! Here are some shots from our California trip, such a great experience for us. We really got to enjoy each other's company without the distractions of everyday life. Can't wait to do it again. We're going to Kauai next May, as I am personal attendent to my friend jamie for her wedding! Can't come fast enough ;)

Winthrop Camping Weekend!

2008-05-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

Over this last weekend we traveled over to Winthrop and camped on Pearrygin Lake and on the Chewuch River. The first night Eddy and I camped on Pearrygin lake and enjoyed some alone time. Day two we hooked up with our friends Chuck and Jamie and moved camp over to the edge of the Chewuch River. We had an AMAZING time! Jamie, Chuck and I taught Eddy how to play crib and he caught on quite quickly! We hiked up to the waterfalls above the river and enjoyed some spectacular views. The weather was hot and cold, very inconsistent. I LOVE camping and everything that goes along with it. Cooking on a propane stove and over the campfire. Playing cards and telling stories. Just enjoying time spent with no distractions. I look forward to many years ahead of camping as a family! Can't wait to take Dylan! Wish we could do it every weekend!

Life is good, maybe even great.

2008-05-20T15:10:00.000-07:00

I spent my day Saturday smiling as I cleaned my house and hung pictures. Giddy on the inside and continually thanking God for his blessing on my life. I feel almost euphoric when it comes to the state of content I am in. I wake up each morning thanking God for my husband, son, friends, family, job, home, bible study group and volunteer work that has changed my life. It's difficult at times to get out of the self-serving mode that we are constantly being pulled into. Society and human nature have made us selfish seekers of complete independence. In learning to depend more on God and less on myself and my husband, I am finding true fulfillment. We have aspects of our lives where we are tested, not by God, but frustrating issues that we have to choose how to deal with. We have to consciously choose to give each thing to God each day and relish in our lives. The blessings we have are abundant. No amount of money or material item can ever fill the pieces of our hearts that are filled by God and love. The real gift is no matter what is going on in our lives, no matter how frustrating or diificult it may be, it's quite easy to look beyond it to bigger and better things. "O LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you." Psalm 89:8

More gushy wedding stuff...

2008-05-15T17:10:00.000-07:00

I am still elated over the magnificent job our photographers did on all of our wedding photos. To think we still have video coming is really exciting!!! We feel like all of our photos do such a remarkable job of giving you a feel for the emotions throughout the day. Here are some more fun shots!

Let's do something a little different..

2008-05-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

I LOVE PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-15T14:36:00.001-07:00

Real Men Cry

2008-05-07T14:54:00.000-07:00

He'd die if he knew I exposed him.... But I know women are the only ones who tend to read these and appreciate a man who adores his bride so much it brings him to tears ;). I love him so much. I tell him real men cry, without reservation. I find it totally sexy.

So begins the journey......

2008-05-07T09:17:00.000-07:00

Here we are, one month into our marriage, still pinching ourselves. Neither of us would have ever dreamt this was all part of God's great plan for our lives but in no way doubt He intended this for us. The cliche saying "All things happen for a reason" rings true in our case.

Our stories are very similar in many ways, yet quite different in others. Eddy and I both come out of situations that were devastating and left us both a little beat down. When you are going through these times, it is sometimes very hard to see what good may come from them. We can now look back and understand to a degree why we had to go through each obstacle, as each one strengthened our faith and shaped our character. In this, we were being prepared to be the best possible life partners we could be for one another. I thank God for the path that led me to Eddy, for every heartbreak and trial.

New blog for a new start, can't wait to share our journey with you!

Kim