This post is merely just to share a favorite picture of mine. Not sure why I love it - I think because it is so truly me and the kids. It was taken by Aunt Theresa at the horse show last weekend.
Wow. It is crazy to say that TJ is now 3 years old. It was just 3 months ago that he started talking. All that worrying for nothing. He spoke in full sentences literally a week after saying his first spontaneous word. He is so smart yet so stubborn. I know - we are in for it with this little man! :) We love him so much, and I can't imagine life without him. He loves planes, trains, automobiles - oh, and I can't forget tractors! With trailers!
We celebrated at play group with the kids. Then we had cake at night with the family.
Today a package arrived in the mail...cookies from grandma and grandpa! I felt bad because Mackenzie was still at the barn, but I couldn't hold back the little ones from opening it! (oh - and I think Alex was excited to get first dibs on the cookies as well!)
Once again, the Easter Bunny left a magnificent trail of jelly beans throughout the Hasse household, leaving little gifts in the corners. After gathering up all the jelly beans and enjoying a few quick minutes with the gifts, it was off to church!
My family and I are located just outside of Green Bay, and are living - what I would describe as - the American dream. We have 8 acres where our 5 kiddos have room to roam, as well as horses and chickens to grow up with! We are LDS (aka Mormon) and our faith plays a big part as to how we raise our children. I tend to be a bit "crunchy" in my parenting style- I enjoy babywearing, cloth diapering (part time) and I am an advocate for the benefits of extended breastfeeding. I dabble with the idea of homeschooling as well. For my hobby, I love photography, and we own a photo announcement graphic design company which has blessed both my husband and I with the ability to work from a virtual office at times. By far, my children, my wonderful husband & my faith are the most important aspect of my life...