Redfish Lake

Thirty-plus years ago, Rilla and I first visited Redfish Lake in Idaho while on our honeymoon. We went for a drive from Sun Valley and just happened upon the Lake. In September we returned to Redfish Lake and although there has been some development, the lake is still as pristine and beautiful as I remember it.

Jacob's Nuames Graduation

Jacob is going to be graduating from Nuames

June 1^st

 At the Browning Fine Arts Center.

He received the Salutatorian for NUAMES 2010 graduating class.

Meaning that he came in second next to the valedictorian. He is very happy with this out come. He didn't want to have to speak at graduation. Jacob is planning to attend Utah State on a presidential scholarship. We're so proud of you Jacob! 

Jacob Graduates from WSU

Congratulations, Jacob!  He received his Associates in General Studies Degree today.  He will graduate from NUAMES High School on June 1st.  This fall he will go to USU on a Presidential Scholarship and New Century Scholarship.  We are proud of you, Jacob!

The Happy Graduate!

The Group from NUAMES

Logan, Logan, John, Page, Jacob

52 Years Young

Today was Randy's Birthday. 

Hayden is learning to write, and made Papa his very own one of a kind "Bubby" Birthday card. 

Both of the Grandkids helped Randy open his presents. I guess with age you also need assistance in opening presents. Or at least that's what Grandkids think. 

Yummy cakes!

 Rilla made the cake again for Randy's birthday. And once again somehow they got messed up. Under-cooked, or falling apart Randy has now had 30 years of messed up birthday cakes. It wouldn't be a normal Randy birthday without a messed up cake! 

Randy thinking of a wish. 

Before he blew out his two candles. 

For some reason Randy didn't want 52 candles on his cake. :) 

Happy Birthday Papa! 

We made it!

On Thursday, Jamie and I tried out for both Excalibur and Chatelaines. We thought it was easier than our Acapella tryouts (which were on Thursday--so scary!). Well, it did not look like a lot of people were trying out and we found out that night that only 16 made Excalibur and 9 made Chatelaines. Jamie and I made Chatelaines! (Every girl that tried out made one of the choirs, but we were still really excited).

The list for Excalibur is: Sopranos: Ashley Hall, Camree Larkin, Janaya Jones, Nichole Leatham; Altos: Briana Stott, Daria van Soolen, Katherine Beutler, Shy Hemsley; Tenors: Bryan Yates, Daniel Hermansen, Jonathan McDonald, Logan Call; Basses: Bryan Ellis, Jacob Gittins, Ryan Stout, Will Mathews; Accompanists: Janaya Jones, Jonathan McDonald

Chatelaines: Soprano 1: Hannah Benge, Kacee Hill, Maddy Smith; Soprano 2: Gabriela Flores, Katelyn Wood, Jamie Hansen; Altos: Angie Witt, Jenna Hansen, Sarah Boute; Accompanist: Kacee Hill
We do not get a man chat :( but it’ll still be fun!

Updates About Jaron

Jaron has sent some letters home. Randy and Rilla have also received pictures. If you are looking for updates about Jaron look here. Randy started a mission blog for Jaron.

Jaron (Being Set Apart)

Jaron the day before leaving for the MTC and Mission Field. All of his family and him. Right after being set apart as a Missionary. 

Four Generations of Hansen Men. 

Jerry, Grandma and Grandpa Hansen

Opening one door and closing another. 

While his parents stand there and watch in amazement at their sons accomplishments.