Bop-it!!

Jocelyn has learned the expensive way of fighting over a toy with brother, Ammon. It wasn't your typical Monday night with FHE, but Mom was finishing the dishes, Dad and Grandma and Grandpa Hanson were just visiting from Utah via Boise, ID and the kids were supposed to be getting ready for bed. Jocelyn and Ammon were "taking turns" with the toy game..Bop-it. This game takes on new meaning....Jocelyn and Ammon began pulling at the game and wanting to have their turn. After pulling back and forth Ammon decided to let go, and Bop-it! right into Jocelyn's mouth!! Her two bottom teeth, permenant, were broken nearly in half. We were able to salvage half of one tooth. Jocelyn was crying and I went up to check things out. Her mouth was bleeding and I was amazed the damage one toy could do. We had just canceled our dental insurance so I was not wanting to go to the dentist to pay for such an expensive procedure. I said to Adam that we should talk to his dad and wishing we were in Coeur d'Alene so we could go see him. We did get it arranged to send Jocelyn on the airplane the next morning--5:00 a.m. flight to Spokane. She had to change planes in Portland, but she was nicely accompanied by the flight personel of Alaska/Horizon Airlines. We were very nervous about sending her on an airplane by herself. She had never wanted to do it in the past. At least, Adam was able to go straight to the gate and see her board as well as Grandma Sally being on the opposite end to pick her up. She had a great time being with Grandma and Grandpa, lots of Aunts and Uncles, seeing old friends, and just getting some personal attention. I was glad to have her come back the next evening and see her pretty teeth fixed. Thanks again Grandpa (Dr.) Doug!!!

Something new is starting....

I'm going to start getting with technology and start our own blog!! I know I've enjoyed looking at other blogs so why not start a little family storytelling of our own. I don't know much of what to do but we'll see how fast I can learn!! We are coming to you from Eagle Point, Oregon...which is about 7-9 miles outside of Medford. Pretty country living with a view of a beautiful golf course in my backyard. My kids keep me busy with just picking up after them and keeping their meals ahead of their stomachs!! Adam is loving working with Providence Medical Group as their Senior Business Operations Manager. Jocelyn is learning the hard way of being responsible but doing great as being a missionary to her friend, Carolyn, and we have had missionaries teaching her in our home. Ammon loves to play GI Joe, Army, etc. with his friends at recess and read books. Emma wants to just play with her toys. Ryan likes watching all sorts of movies from Finding Nemo to Disney Princess Christmas...of course his new thing is getting naked. One day he got naked at least 10 times!! I had Adam dress him when he got home because I was just tired of doing it---again!!! Jonah is learning to hold his own and learning how to communicate with hitting my arm to get my attention. We hope you will all enjoy reading our tales of life!