The Hadden Happenings...

This past week has been full of excitement, fun, frustration, and family. Lexus came into town last week, and we made sure we made her week as eventful as possible so that this 13 year old girl wouldn't get bored...haha...didn't quite work, but we had fun nontheless. We also added a new member of the family! :)

We enjoyed Ryan's mom coming for a visit for a few days as well, while Lexus was here. It's always nice having her around. We love you Jane! The first night we went to dinner, and then headed to the movies to watch "Dispicable Me". Awesome movie!!

The day after she got here we immediately got ready for a photoshoot; something I do each year with her. We shopped at Old Navy and she picked out an outfit, and then we headed out. I love how they turned out! You can see more of them here.



Ryan and I had been on the search for a new family car. At first we were looking for a truck, something I could haul my photography equipment and props in, then the idea for an SUV came up. While I was working Ryan brought this pretty one to work for a test drive. Love was in the air from the moment I saw it. Isn't she a beaut?!...and it's OURS!

Just had to throw this one in because this guy is HOT!

Drivers side view

The car sales guy riding in the back.

View from the back

Ryan also surprised me one day last week with a little camera. The last time I had one was on my mission, and it was a film camera. I've had big camera's for the last few years, so it's nice to have a little one as well that I can take in my purse. Thank you Ryan!

Taking the first shot...Lexus was tired of camera's at this point.

Lexus and I went to Girls camp last Wednesday-Friday. Man, the last time I was at Girls Camp was when I was in Young Women's myself...many years ago. I wasn't used to camping, especially in a tent, but it was fun. Our theme was "Got Courage?" A great theme for our youth these days. The girls learned about Courage to stand alone, and many other great lessons. I think they learned a lot, as did I. It was a cool few days, despite the heat and sunburn...ouch.

We sure do love Lexus and are so glad she got to spend a week with us!!