Mesa, AZ May 2009

We got to go to Mesa, AZ and spend memorial day with my Dad and his family this year!

They were awesome, and we had a great time!

We went to the Pheonix Zoo...and sweated to death!

The whole gang

Brynn, Nick, Dad, Laurel, Tallie, Menleigh Abe

The whole gang again

Minus me, but with Patricia

The monkey village let us get up close and personal
The Elephant was my favorite
Cute Menleigh pushing Abe

We also got to go visit Nick's cousins Clark and Rachel!

Abe found a new love...THE DRUMS!!

Clark was a good teacher! Thanks for letting us come hang out!

When it was all said and done, we drove home.

But we decided to go the long way through Vegas and see the Hoover Dam.

Nick looked so cool driving...LOL

The Beautiful Hoover Dam

This is the new bridge they are building to get the drivers off the dam.

P.S. Never drive that way on a holiday... With so much traffic, it took us about an hour and a half to go 5 miles through the hoover dam...

Almost not worth the veiw...almost...

We had a wonderful time, and are sad we don't live closer to our Pops and Honey, but thanks for letting us stay with you! We Love you all, and miss you already!

Sand Dunes Spring '09

The Palmer clan tries to go the sand dunes twice a year. Once in the spring, and once in teh fall. Last year, we didn't make it out in the fall, so we were all anxiously awaiting for our spring trip! We went the second weekenbd in May, and the weather was perfect!! You can't beat spring at the sand dunes! This wasn't Abe's first trip, but last year, he spent 90% of his time in a back pack on mom, so this was his first real sand experience...and WOW! Was this kid born for the sand dunes! After 5 seconds he felt right at home!

Flying his first Kite

I know this pic is bad, but it shows how red his eyes were after rubbing them all day with sand...and what a happy smile he still had!

Around the campfire....It was too bright so Grandpa Craig had to wear his sunglasses!!

Silly Grandpa!

MORNING!!!

Don't they look cute in their Vests? Abe's actually belonged to Uncle Dustin

His Beautiful Helmet! He wore it most of the day on Saturday!

Going for a ride with Dad!

Too much Fun!

Laying in the sand with Rhett! Told ya...right at home!

Cute little guy in his helmet!

Lookin' cool on the way home in the bus...

but he didn't last long....The poor Little Lamb.

We had an awesome time this spring, and we can't wait to do it all over again in the fall!

Colorado May 2009

We went for our yearly trip to CO this month, and it was a good time! We ate good, laughed alot, and Nick and I even got in some thrift store shopping! Nick, Craig, and Jaris also built a storage room while we were there this time!

From the outside Looking in the door

The beautiful built in shelves

From the inside looking out

The kids had a "good" time. Abe and Joel spent most of the time figuring out what bugged the other one. There was a little bit of crying...but all in all a good time was had by all!

Right before we left, Abe and Joel gave each other hugs goodbye. So Cute!

This was the nicest Joel and Abe were to each other the whole time!

Thanks Marcie and Jaris for opening your home to us! We had areally good time, and we hope to do it all again next year! We Love You Hansens!

A New Favorite Obsession

Abe asks to watch "Nemo" about 50 times a day. And this is how he likes to watch it!
What a goof!

What Kind of Food Are You Nick?

Chinese Food

You Are Chinese Food

Exotic yet ordinary. People think they've had enough of you, but they're back for more in an hour.

http://www.blogthings.com/whatkindoffoodareyouquiz/"
What Kind of Food Are You?

First Buzz Cut!

After a terrible haircut from Mom...(and no, it wasn't his first. We had been succesesful many times, this time it just didn't work)

Abe got his first summer buzz cut!

He suprisingly really enjoyed it, and was amazed that that was his hair!

We love that Abraham!

Star Trek

Now, I am not a treky, by any means, but I saw Star Trek last night...and I LOVED IT!
I wanna see it again!

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1761608473/