Uncle Jonny with his favorite girls!!

The girls LOVE Uncle Bubba!! They had lots of fun jumping on his bed and he had fun throwing Avery into a body slam.....she loved it!! She would get up and ask for more and he even tried a gentle lift with Natale and she giggled too! Danielle didn't like the lifting part but she sure is great at jumping on the bed.

Avery getting the body slam......giggling the entire time

Natale was helping Uncle Jon do the dishes

Jon with his favorite girls!

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Hansons

After breakfast, we headed to Kirkland for Thanksgiving dinner and some Hanson family time. The girls had fun playing and watching Barney while the adults watched the Seahawks get their butts kicked, read the black Friday ads and talked about the upcoming holidays. We all had a wonderful afternoon and the food was yummy!!
The Turkey....yum-o!

Reading all the ads for Black Friday....any deals??

Natale enjoying the green beans and jello

Family photo!

The family minus Krissy (taking picture), Danielle and Natale (sleeping)

We all hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving Morning with the Paduanos

On Thanksgiving morning we headed to Grannie and Pa's house for breakfast and to visit with the family. We had eggs, ham, hash browns, cinnamon rolls and fruit for breakfast. The girls enjoyed seeing the family and we had a delicious breakfast.


The girls enjoying the fruit and pastries

The girls playing the piano....we might have a Mozart in the family

Avery saying CHEESE!!
On my knees and grinning from ear to ear

The girls wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

Celebrating 4 years of Marriage

Thanksgiving was also our 4th Wedding Anniversary. We have had a wonderful 4 years of marriage and 2 beautiful daughters. Its been full of lots of love with a few bumps in the road, but I am looking forward to the next 50 years and growing old together!! I love you, Joe!!
Our wedding day 11/27/2004

Toasting to our anniversary 11/27/08

The Happy couple!

Road Trip!!

Sunday was a beautiful day!! So we all jumped in the truck and headed for Mt Pilchuck. Papa wanted to test out his truck....off road. After a bumpy 8 mile drive up to the look-out point, there was snow on the ground. Avery was excited and quickly jumped out of the truck and wanted to play. Papa tested his truck some and Natale sat nicely tucked in her car seat. We had a great day spending time together and enjoying nature.

Touching the crunchy snow

Dancing in it!

Natale being happy in the truck....as usual

the view

the river

a pretty waterfall on the drive up the hill

Get Well Soon...Grannie!!

On Friday 11/14, Grannie fell at her home and broke her ankle. She had to have surgery to repair the foot. She's been having physical therapy and is getting better. She was released from the hospital on Sunday and is staying at a rehabilitation center for a few days to get her strength back. We hope you feel better Grannie!! We love you!!

Avery pushing Natale to the hospital

Natale saying hello to Grannie

Avery saying "We miss you, Grannie"

Ferry Ride!

After we left the Miller's home we headed to the ferry boat landing at Southworth. We headed to Fauntleroy (West Seattle). Natale fell asleep in the car so Uncle Jon stayed in the car with her while Mama and Auntie took the girls up stairs to the deck of the ferry. We saw some seals as we left Southworth. The girls LOVED running on the deck and watching the waves of the boat. It was a smooth sailing!!

This was a ferry boats name


The girls playing peek-a-boo


Mama and Avery enjoying the beautiful afternoon on the ferry

Mama and her sister!!

Mt Rainer at sunset. Taken on the way to West Seattle!

Port Orchard

On Saturday morning, we headed to Port Orchard to visit our family friends Ralph and Susan Miller. We picked Uncle Jon up in Kirkland and he rode along with us. We arrived just in time for lunch. The girls had a blast running around the yard with Kylie and Peyton. (Millers granddaughters) We enjoyed our visit with Ralph and Susan and hope Ralph feels better soon. You are in our prayers!!

the cousins!!

Avery pushing Natale in the dolphin swing...they both loved it

The girls posing on the 4-wheeler...no they did not ride.

My little Ham!!

Danielle, Avery and Peyton climbing trees in the yard

Slumber Party

After dinner at our favorite Chinese food place in town, we got home and put the girls in the bath. They splashed and played for a little bit. After getting dressed for bed we headed downstairs for cookies and stories. We headed to bed for some playtime on the top bunk and then to sleep!


Danielle playing with a toy with Natale and Papa watching on

Mama reading the girls a story...probably the sixth book of the night

Fighting for toys on the top bunk

Cheese from the top bunk!!

We had a great time with Auntie Krissy and Danielle....and we can't wait for next time!

Blue Park

Auntie Krissy and cousin Danielle can down to Snohomish to hang out and to have a slumber party. We went to the park just a few blocks away to get some fresh air before dinner. The girls had fun swinging, climbing and just running around. Here are a few pictures...


Krissy and the girls climbing on the big toy

Natale enjoying the swing

Natale taking her turn on the bouncing seat

Avery being a monkey on the bars

Capturing a picture with all of us!!

Happy Halloween!!

Avery would have went trick or treating everyday/all day for the last week. The day final arrived. We started at Grannie and Grandpa's house, we had dinner with them. We drove to Bothell to visit our friends and to see their Haunted Path to the door. It was spooky. Mama took Avery around to a couple of houses so she would get the whole Halloween experience!! We had a great Halloween!
Princess Fiona from Shrek

Trick or Treat!

Natale as the Donkey/Dragon baby from Shrek. She didn't stay in her costume long. She wasn't happy in it.

As you can see!

Happy Halloween!!!