The best day....EVER!

What an amazing day! June 22, 2012 was the day we were sealed together for time and for all eternity and started the rest of our lives together! It was an amazing day with an amazing spirit. We were sealed by a previous stake president of mine and it was such a special experience. To know that we are sealed together forever is priceless and unforgettable. I am truly grateful for temples and the sealing power that is here on the earth today. What a great knowledge we have knowing that this is not the end but that we can be with the one we love so much forever!

And now begins the picture journey of day one of the rest of our lives...our wedding day!

 Oh boy it was hot! At one point, I took a drink of water out of Brooklyn's sippy cup!!! It was a beautiful day though where we were surrounded by our family and friends.

 My "other family" the Kolloch's. They came up from Salt Lake to be with us on our big day. I love them so much and am truly grateful for their friendship. Their little girl Harper was the lucky girl to hold my flowers. And at some point, fell in love with my dad and wouldn't leave his side!

An attempt to teach Stockton and Kinsee about throwing a bouquet. Kinsee wanted to hold my flowers but was very nervous because she thought they were real (thank you Hobby Lobby for fake but real looking flowers!) So I said it was okay. Someone mentioned something about throwing the bouquet and so Stockton and Kinsee were ready. So they thought... 

 The first time was just practice as they weren't quite ready and didn't know they could catch it!

 The "pretend" throw for the picture and boy were they ready this time!

 And the real thing! And I think Stockton caught it but quickly gave it back to me!

Where we would be with out these 4 amazing people right here. Our parents were incredible to plan and pay for so much of our special day. I feel very lucky to have married into such a wonderful family. Words cannot express the gratitude we both have for our parents and their never ending sacrifice for their children!

 Thank you mom and dad for everything and for teaching me all I need to know!

I love you!

 My sisters are AMAZING!!!! So grateful I could have my whole family in the temple with us. I love my sisters so much and love being so close to them!


And here are some very very handsome men. (Not sure where Seth ran off too but he should be in there too!) My brothers are awesome and am so lucky to have them in my life. They are truly heroes and such great supports! I love you brothers!!!

 Janae did an amazing job at everything. The cultural hall looked beautiful and the food was delicious! I just loved my cake and it tasted SO good!!!! Thanks for saving the top for us! We only had a little bite of it! 


And here are some more pics. Thanks Sara for taking a million pictures for us! There will be more as we have yet to see the ones our photographer took from this day! So, stay tuned!!

Am so excited to have some more sisters! I love you all!

This was the best!!! No one would cooperate but it was so funny! 

After hours on our feet and smiling until our faces hurt, we were done! At least for one night. It was a truly amazing day and one that we will never forget. I could go on and on and on about how I am truly the luckiest girl in the world (and I am sure I will do that in the future) but I am so blessed. I have an amazing husband who is my very best friend and we can be together forever. I love you Tyler and thank you for making me the happiest girl in the world!

Mr. and Mrs. Hansen

 June 22nd was the best day of our lives! On this day we were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple. It was an absolutely beautiful day. There was no wind, lots of sunshine, lots of camera flashes and tons of smiles and hugs! I am eternally grateful for the sealing power and the chance I have to be with Tyler forever. Life now has a whole new meaning as we venture together, as husband and wife through this journey of life.

There will be many more pictures to come (I am sure in sections) and also a whole new blog makeover to look forward to!
Eventually!!

Back to the good old days

Thank you dear Kandace for this! I also thought those forward emails asking you to fill out all this information were so silly but, I ALWAYS did them! Because, it was fun. So, as I sit here on a Friday morning while my World History class watching a very intriguing movie about the Odyssey of Troy, I try to think of something to do. All my sub plans are ready for the next two weeks, it's not time for my snack yet, my sister is NOT emailing me back. So, I do this instead! So, go ahead, you know you want to do it to (all 15 people who read this!!!) it's just fun and just like the good old days!

1. Name as it appears on your birth certificate? Carrie Ann Stokes

2. Any nicknames? Care, Rie Rie (by two year old Brooky)

3. Parent's names? Boyd and Barbara (and they are AMAZING)

4. Candles on your last cake? Oh crazy to say that today, there are 30!!!

5. Date that you regularly blow them out? June 15th

6. Pets? None. Unless you count Chip, our neighbors dog who is at our house almost more than theirs

7. Favorite Pet? I got a dog named Rusty when I was 4. I loved him!

8. How much do you love your job? Hmmmm. Let me think! I love recieving a paycheck! I have learned many things from this job and hopefully have become a better person becuase of it

9. Birthplace? Rexburg, Idaho

10. Favorite vacation spot? Virginia City, Montana!!! No, anywhere with the people I love but...I think in a few weeks my favorite vacation spot will have to be HAWAII

11. Ever been in a car accident? Yes

12. Croutons or bacon bits? Croutons
13. Salad Dressing? Raspberry vinagarette or Ranch
14. Favorite Pie? Banana Cream Pie. Mmmmm
15. Favorite Number? I don't really have one
16. Favorite movies? Harry Potter movies, The Help, Despicable Me, Sister Act (one and two), almost any Hallmark movie :)
17. Favorite colors? Blue mostly but it tends to change. Depends on what cute shirt I can find!
18. Favorite Holiday? Christmas and Thanksgiving
19. Favorite day of the week? Friday!!!!
20. Favorite TV show? Biggest Loser, Gilmore Girls (thank you last summer), Once Upon a time
21. What is your favorite food? I love Mexican food, Hamburgers, chicken
22. Most recently read book? Currently reading the Diary of Sarah Prine
23. What do you do to relax? go running, read, cuddle with Tyler :)
24. What do you do when you're bored? What is that???
25. Where do you see yourself in 10 yrs? Celebrating Tyler and my ten year wedding anniversary, a soccer mom with a few kids, a beautiful and happy home with my amazing husband and family! Loving life and helping others while teaching my children to do the same.

12 days until I become Mrs. Hansen!

 Seems so crazy that a few months ago I was just planning.

And now....final decisions have been made, the apartment is getting packed up, Tyler's house is almost ready for a woman to move in, and soon we will be sealed together for time and for all eternity.






The past 2 1/2 years have been amazing and I would not change them at all. I am thrilled that soon, I can call Tyler my husband!

All about Josh

This is all about Josh!!! He has had an amazing senior year with so many activities and I am so grateful to have made the trip to almost all of them! And here we have our last few...

Sara and I before we leave for the 5 hour trek to Boise. We did NOT take an after picture...it was scary! :)

Josh got second in districts in the shot put and went to state. It was so fun to be there and watch him. He didn't place at state but it was so fun to watch him and be there to support him. 

What fun we all have when we get together! Mom, Dad and Nate left early that morning from Salmon to watch and went home that night. After Josh threw we went and had some yummy mexican food and just laughed and talked forever! I love my family and am so blessed to be part of a great family!

So proud of my little brother! He is a rock and a hero to me! I love him so much and am so excited for him in the next stage of his life. So glad we could be there for so many wonderful events for him this year! I couldn't be prouder of him!

The "almost" high school graduate!!!! Proud of the orange and black!

Twelve years ago, Josh and I took a picture exactly like this. But, I was the one graduating from high school and Josh was graduating from kindergarten. And now, here we are and it is his turn! There is something special between the oldest and the youngest and we have always had a very special bond! My little brother has gone from a little boy to a man (and yes, I am tearing up as I type this!) He has gone through hardships with sports and school but has come out even stronger. He has a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and is looking forward to serving a mission in a few months. I am so proud of Josh and the wonderful young man he is!

Mom, Josh and Dad. Their baby is graduating and will soon have an empty house. They are amazing parents and we are so lucky to have them!

Josh officially graduating!!!

THE GRADUATE!!! 

 The world is yours and what a great difference you will make to everyone you meet! 

I love you bro!