Real Life - What??

The morning after graduation I left with the softball team for California. Don't feel too bad for Lyndon, it wasn't like I was leaving him! He left me . . . yes thats right. He left me and went to the Big Island with his family! He just got to relax and lounge about while getting a nice bronze tan, while I dealt with my team.

I'll talk about my time, and later mention about his trip. So we got there mid-afternoon on Sunday and had to somehow pack everyone's luggage and people into 4 vans. It was a miracle! But the next day we went to Knott's Berry Farm theme park! And it was sooo much fun! We went on every ride (including the soaking wet ones), played dress up, and had time for a quick checkers game.

We lost all four games in California, but then we got to head to UTAH! wooot wooot! Family time!! We lost to Dixie twice, and I had been through enough this year that I decided to stay and not go to Arizona with the team! I love my family for being so supportive and helping me deal with problems that have been going on for a few years with this team! 

So, I had one hour to decide if I wanted to hangout with my brothers, or go to Vegas to watch the Eagles band play at the MGM Grand. Since the only concerts I have been to have been piano, violin, or a symphony, I chose the later! My parents got me a ticket legally (may be the first time for my dad). I was the youngest person that I saw. But I knew about half of the songs and was able to rock out with the "oldies" around me. Joe Walsh even said, "if your parents made you listen to this song growing up, I feel bad for you!" 

I made sugar free oreo cupcakes with the brothers! yes sugar free oreos and sugar free frosting were also used! Everyone had to help if they wanted to eat one! 

Lyndon's Adventure's on the Big Island:

Aloha, well I am not much for words, however, I was handed a computer, now I am writing about the big island.  What an awesome time it was to stay at such a sweet spot.  A few days we were there, we were able to hit up the pools and slides soaking up some sun.  And of course, the food, how I love that my parents enjoy food as much as I do!  My mom is an awesome cook, and food is just a wonderful thing.

One day we were able to get up bright and early and tour the huge island on helicopter.  We saw some fresh lava, waterfalls, valleys, and various beaches and towns.  I had never been on a helicopter before and it was quite the treat.  Thank you my good father for making it quite the adventure.  We met up with Alex Ruegner and Tanner Sudberry and their clan, went out to eat and visited a few times, that was joyful.  

I went into the Rolex store and tried on all their watched and listened to all their information.  They were super nice, and actually convinced me to consider buying a rolex in the future.  We shall see considering I make fun of Sterling for all his Nixons and how much those set him back each time.

My father, Alex, and I were able to go to South Shore and the volcano national park.  I love seeing all the various earths creations.  Its quite a feat to see active steam plumes, smell the gasses, and walk through the lava tubes.  The Big Island is one of my favorites to see all that is has to offer.  The only set back is the immense amount of driving required to see some of the sites.  

-After I told him that I wasn't going to Arizona, he was able to buy a ticket and fly with his parents back to Fresno. He only had 30 minutes and it only cost him $200! He's so awesome!

So after being away for the last several years I realized that I have never been to a Court of Honor! You would think one who has four brothers would have seen her fair share, but nope, I never had been! Wyatt was awarded his first class (I think).

The two brothers being too cool for a picture!

Coming up with ways to make the time go by faster :)

Yay for Wyatt! 

And the Proud Mom got another pin to add to her collection!

I flew to Fresno on Thursday after doing 3 workouts with my mom! She is the most intense workout lady I know! We spent 2 hours in line to get me a new passport. Now I am officially a Hansen on every legal document you can have in this country! 

 Cody is playing Rugby for UVU and they have been doing awesome! I have never seen him or any of my brothers play a game actually! They all have games while I've been in Hawaii. But this year changed that! UVU made it to the sweet 16 tournament and they had games at Stanford University. They won on Saturday and Sunday! So they are now in the final four - which will be held in SLC! Congrats to Toad!

Last few weeks in Hawaii

The time has come . . . finals, finals, more finals, and graduation!!! This is amazing! But these last few weeks have been torturous! Who really has their last semester of college be extra difficult - ya my bad! Luckily Lyndon has been super helpful in packing up the house and he is quite the seller! He's been selling a lot of our things that we can't take with us back to the mainland while I've been writing papers and finishing up school. We did manage to take a break on Sunday and made some sugar free cinnamon rolls!

 My mom came on Tuesday the 10th to watch our last home softball game (which ended up not even being on our home field due to rain, imagine that). But it was awesome having her there! And the girls were so funny! They made awesome signs and I got some funny letters and lei's!  We celebrated by going to Ruby Tuesday's. And to keep to the tradition that this month is Lyndon's month, we said it was his birthday again and he got a little free treat!

Wednesday is when everything was due (IDS presentation, paper, journal) and I had a statistics final. So we took a little break and went and hung out with my mamma at turtle bay! And of course enjoyed some delicious smoothies!

Thursday is when my dad and Lyndon's family arrived. When there is family that means more food! We went out to my favorite restaurant - Breakers. and yes it was "Lyndon's Birthday," again. Then I worked on my online Microbiology test until about 1am, woke up at 5am and finished it at 12. I edited my biology research paper rushed to print it off, turned it in, and was officially done with school!! Gotta love staying busy! Lyndon was on a role cleaning and packing, but I had to get out of the house and went to Turtle Bay with my parents, he later went to the PCC with his family. My dad and I took a paddle board lesson, and we rode 12 foot waves!! It was nuts and I seriously have never swallowed that much salt water, but it was SOO awesome! Aren't they the cutest parents ever!?

We got ready and went to our graduate dinner with both families. The food was awesome! I will definitely miss the fantastic food from Hawaii. We are so blessed to have such helpful parents! They helped us pack up everything and deep clean our apartment! 

Don't ask me why they told us to be at the school at 7:15am or told our parents to be in their seats at 8:30 (the doors didn't open until 9!), for a 9:30 graduation! But it all went well! Neither of us tripped walking across the stage, they pronounced our names correctly (even though it's still weird to hear Hansen with my name), and Sister Dalton gave a wonderful speech! Her five points were: Remember who you are, work hard, train for adversity, dream big, and winner's do not always finish first. Some excellent thoughts for us to remember in our daily lives, and especially at this point in our lives! We are so lucky to have such supportive families, and to be at this point in our lives! A big thank you to everyone who has helped us get here! Much mahalos! 

Here are some after photos: