4th, Family, and Fun!

Waiting for the fireworks, Adina was excited until they started!

Grandpa Hanson got a pony for the grandkids. Adina wanted me to have a ride. Poor horse, I think I may have exeeded the weight limit for this ride!

Oliver gets a turn on the horse, he is more like his dad. Not a fan of horses! I should post the last picture of John on the horse too. We rode through the rain forest in Australia when we were dating. John's horse could run...fast! John spent most of his time leaning over hugging the horse for dear life!! It was as fuuny as it sounds!

Adina on the horse. She now wants to ride alone, she will have to wait a few more years for that.

Cousin picture on the 4th! Not easy getting 4 kids under the age of 3 to look at the camera! Kali, Adina, Oliver, and Charlie.

Fireworks start, Adina gets scared and falls asleep. Maybe next year.

Great Grandma Rosie and Oliver. My favorite picture, Oliver looking up and smiling makes my heart melt!

Scott giving Kali Rose a ride in the cart. Kali Rose is already 8 months old!

Adina talking to baby Naomi and Great Grandma Betty.

Adina holding baby Naomi with the help of Naomi's mommy. We were at Naomi's baby shower and Grandma Betty's Birthday party. Adina calls baby Naomi "Baby Homie!"

Great Aunt Faith snuggling with Oliver. Oliver sure loved all this snuggle time.

Kara, Naomi, and Paul. The last two babies born in our families both have bright red hair!! My sister and brother-in-law (Kara and Scott) had Kali Rose in November. Paul and Kara(John's aunt and uncle) had Naomi in April.

Adina helping Grandma Betty with the candles.

Gracia gets a turn hugging little Oliver. What a lucky little man!

This picture of Oliver was taken durning therapy. We always keep the camera close! This day he tasted Ketchup and Pickle Juice! Seems crazy! We learned that children with special needs respond more to very bold tastes just like when they get a massage they need very firm pressure. Seems like a lot but Oliver calms down with firmness. He also sleeps at night with a weighted blanket. Oh the things we have learned this last year!


Hope you enjoyed the pictures! Thursday Oliver has his big appointment with the rehab doctor. I am excited! I heard she is great. We have been having a fun summer so far. Oliver is doing really well with all of the travel and different locations. I will update more after the appointment on Thursday!