Apple Blossom Begins

The start of Apple Blossom is here! Logan was in the kids parade with her school.

She absolutely loves it!

Cal came for the festivities!

Later we took a trip to the park for some swing time.

..and a little slide time!

The Killers

For Luke's birthday we got tickets to The Killers, Day and Age tour! So Wednesday after school we drove over to Seattle, dropped Logan off at Julie and Ian (there in the background) and went to the 8 o'clock show at the WAMU Theater!

It was so much fun! The show was so entertaining, the venue was a perfect size, small and nice! We have been fans of The Killers since Hot Fuss and Sams Town, and this last album I wasn't so sure of the whole thing, but, wow after seeing them last night I could become a groupie! The lead singer was amazing, and the show was one of the best I have seen (and I have seen a lot of big names).

Also thanks Julie for watching Lo, she had a great time playing with Cal and watching Twilight!

We took off back to Wenatchee and got in at 3am..it was quite a day, but well worth it!

Ridge 2 River 09

On Sunday Lars competed in Ridge 2 River for his 10Th time, this year doing the bike leg! The race is a multi sport relay, starting with a Nordic ski, then downhill, off to a run, bike and paddle!

This is up at the bike exchange where the runner comes in and hands off to the bike. I was volunteering up here, and could not have asked for a nicer day!

After Lars took off, I was relieved of my duties so I could head down to the kayak/canoe exchange and pick Lars up. Jason and Andy (his teammates) waiting for him to come in.

Portage to the finish!

The Van Doren team (Lars work sponsors a team)!

And this guy..well Craig taught Lars everything he needs to know on (and possibly off) the bike. He even came out to volunteer on his birthday, what a good guy!

remember to click on pictures for a better image!

A runners world!

The lovely ladies I ran 13.33 miles with! Thanks Steph and Renee.

At the finish 1:52 minutes (the coarse was long so @ the actual 1/2 13.1 miles we were @ 1:50)

My awesome support team! I love you guys!

It was such a wonderful day to race. The temps were perfect. My knee gave me a little trouble around 11 miles, but it held out. It was well worth the nerves and anxiety!
The next half is the Rock and Roll marathon at the end of June!

bad blogger!

OK so I was going to post Easter pics, and for whatever reason I cannot find them on either memory card..weird! I will have to look into this! This picture was taken Easter morning, now keep in mind, I try not to put to much emphasis on clothing...hence this is how Logan came out dressed Easter morning and was so excited! What's mother to do but embrace it! She looked lovely!

As for the other haps in the Hakensen house, its been a crazy week! We have had something going on every night. Yesterday we had to have the power cut in the afternoon so Lars and an electrician could replace the old electric panel, those boys worked until 1:30 am (the beauty of an old house)! We volunteered at the packet pick up for the Wenatchee marathon today from 3:30-6:30 and thankfully when we got home we had power!!!
Tomorrow I will be running in my 2nd 1/2 marathon. I was so excited when I signed up in January, since then after training for this and the duathlon, I started experiencing some serious knee problems..yuck! Fortunately I have been seeing a great PT and owner of Biosports, he has me taped to "get through" this run and is optimistic we can get my hips and feet back on track to minimize the knee pain and make it to the marathon in October.
Lars will be doing the bike leg of Ridge to River on Sunday morning, while the kids and I will be at the bike exchange volunteering until we can go cheer them on at the finish!
Phew......

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

For those that missed my page in the July 2008 Real Simple, here is what I make for Luke every year on his birthday!

Cool whip, ice cream sandwiches, favorite candy bar.

lay sandwiches on bottom, cool whip, chopped up candy

repeat..freeze..voila!

Happy Birthday Luke!

12 years ago...April 10Th 1997 at 8:08 you were born.

You are an amazing, gentle, unique, thoughtful soul.

You appreciate things in this life that are beyond your years. You have a love for the outdoors and the environment, I hope stay with you throughout your life.

There is of course that dry humor and mischief you and your dad share.

I love you up to the moon, the stars, and back, and much much more!

Happy 12Th birthday!

Luke Ridge 2 River

This is Luke's last year of Jr Ridge 2 River, since he will be 12 next year, he decided he wanted to give Iron Man a try! We could not have been more proud..he did so good!
It started with a mile run, then on to the paddle..

next the bike leg

running to the obstacle course

a few of the obstacles

I don't have any of his finish..because I was running along the side..cheering! Luke you rocked it!

This has been a wonderful Saturday. My morning started with a ride with a friend, then the family biked down to the park for Ridge 2 River, and were treated to the sun!!! On our way home we biked to get milkshakes!

Later that afternoon it was still so nice out, Lars and I did all our errands on our bikes..I loved every minute of it!

Hope everyone had a great weekend too!

Logan Ridge 2 River

Today was Logan's 3rd year of Jr Ridge 2 River.
Team name: Ladybug princess's

Lo did the running leg

Logan and Libby walking their way to the relay..no hurry

Junie B Jones

So Wednesday Lars took Logan to see Junie B Jones at the Performing Arts Center, she took her friend Grace.

After the performance since Lars work is the sponsor she and Grace got to go back stage and meet the cast! Logan even got her ticket signed!

Now we are onto the weekend..hoping for good weather for the Jr Ridge 2 River!