Its my party...

I celebrated my 27th birthday this year. I technically was able to celebrate over several days but the following pictures are from the actual day. Jake had to work so I went to dinner with my parents and we stopped at Jake's bar to say hello and eventually do some shooters. Whoever said mom's can't party hasn't met mine. I had no idea she had it in her!!

Overwhelmed...

This picture soothes my soul and I don't know exactly why, I suppose there is a certain amount of a maternal thing going on inside...

Between work, planning the office move into a commercial building, wedding plans, invitations, favors, registering for gifts, wedding planners, family, paying bills, getting my tax information together for the mortgage people, buying a new house, a sinus infection that has lasted over a month, crazy dogs that seem to fight on a whim, and keeping the house clean I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I am finally on some medication that should get rid of the sinus infection and everything else is just temporary. I have to keep reminding myself that it will all be over very soon and then what? I will be married, in a new office building, sporting a new title, hopefully healthier, in a bigger home, and relaxing into the new life...

Engagement Pictures

In preparing for our upcoming wedding we took a few engagement pictures. We chose one to be printed on our save the date magnet but I thought I would post a few of my favorites that didn't quite make the cut.

Santa's Little Helper

I haven't blogged in ages, so, due to the contraints of time I will post a cute picture of my dog just so I feel like I contributed something this month. More to come! I swear!


This is, in fact, a picture of Bella my trusty beagle. Jake says that she reminds him of Santa's Little Helper from the Simpsons.

Family Reunion

The last weekend of July was my father's family reunion. It was a few fun days filled with conversation, laughter and a whole lot of games. My brothers and I didn't get our competitive nature from nowhere. I am posting just a couple pictures from the weekend to give you a taste of what it is like every year. Jake fit right in by competing in scrabble, rook and five crowns.

Two Peas, One Pod.

Bella the beagle and Hannah the hound are already pals. They couldn't be more different. Bella is skiddish and afraid of anything new, Hannah will hop into the shower with you if you aren't looking... It is like watching siblings play. The love each other, hate each other and fight for "mom" and "dad's" attention all the time. I thought I'd post a few pictures of them getting to know one another.

Today is a GOOD day...

I thought I would list some of the reasons why I am having such a great day:

1. I was cast in a community theatre production of The Foreigner, playing the part of Catherine.
2. I am not working tomorrow or Monday because my family is going to Utah for a reunion.
3. Saturday, my brother Jason will meet my new fiance, Jake, for the first time.
4. I am completely in love.
5. I have officially found the location of my wedding in April. It is on a friend of the family's property in North Las Vegas and it is absolutely gorgeous!
6. Last night, we got a new puppy. Her name is Hannah and she is a Basset Hound. She is the cutest thing! I have included a few pictures from my camera phone below...

It's official, I'm engaged

On the 4th of July, Jake proposed and I said yes. We are both really excited so I thought I would post a few pictures from our celebratory dinner and of the ring itself. It's beeeeeeeeeautiful!

Come fly with me...

For my work we are traveling up to Brian Head, UT a lot these days. This past Monday, June 5th we flew up in a small plane instead of the usual 3 hour drive. It was a lot of fun but the plane was very very small. It only held four passengers. My mom was a little nervous about the adventure. Good thing both of my bosses are pilots! Below is a picture of the plane and me in the back seat! The pictures are kind of fuzzy because I took them with my phone.

Jonathon's Birthday

Norina's son celebrated his 8th birthday over Memorial day weekend. His dad and friends dressed up as superheros to help him celebrate the big day...

Tulsa, OK (Ryan's house)

A few weekends ago I flew out to Tulsa, OK to visit Ryan. Jason was also able to make the trip and it was a fun filled weekend of booze and general debauchery. Ok, well may be just the booze part...


Here is a picture of the famous giant praying hands of some christian televangelist. Europe may have their fancy cathedrals but the good ol' USA has giant metal hands!










True to the Hansen family form we played a round of miniature golf. I didn't win but I would like to point out that I didn't completely lose either!








We went out for sushi and sake. The next two pictures were early on in the evening. The last, well, lets just say it was slightly before I fell off my barstool...

Pictures from the house...

I haven't gotten the chance to post pictures in a couple weeks so I thought I would put up a couple since Easter.

The roomies: Ash, Bella the beagle, Sarah and Jake.













The Easter Beagle.














Sarah coloring Jake's hair bright red.














Bella taking a little snooze in her favorite nook.













Jake humors me sometimes. Although, he did go to work with his hair braided like this.

Stressful Work Day

I thought I would post a picture of my stressful afternoon at work. My boss had some leftover champagne so I took one for the team. You don't want something like that to go bad and be wasted!

Oh sweet sweet gay anime...

http://www.devilducky.com/media/45030/

Powerball

My girlfriend Sarah does a lot of modeling work for conventions. Last week, as a favor to an agent, she dressed up as a giant powerball. Seriously. My boss went down to the hotel to check her out and get some much needed pictures of the event. I just couldn't resist posting a few of those bad boys up on the internet! Love you girl!