Merry Christmas from the Hahns

Merry Christmas! This has been such an exciting year for us. We are so excited to celebrate Christmas with Ryan! He is the greatest gift ever! We love each moment with him. As you can see in the picture, our other 4-legged children aren't feeling too left out. We love them too! We're so glad they love Ryan as much as we do. Ryan loves his furry brothers too :) We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!

Hahn Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Ancestors - Genology

Ryan's blessing 12.06.09

This past Sunday, we had Ryan's baby blessing at church. He got all dressed up in his cute little suit. We were fortunate enough to have several members of our family who were able to attend. We finished the day with a great lunch back at our house. Here are a few pictures of his special day.

Daddy & his little man

Ryan & Mommy

Our little family

So tired after a long day

6 Weeks

I can't believe Ryan is already 6 weeks old! It seems like only yesterday we brought him home from the hospital. Yet somehow it seems like he has always been a part of our family. He is the greatest blessing we could have ever imagined. We love you Ryan!

Just hanging out

3 out of 4 of my boys: Bandit, Ryan & Tim.

Bath time!

Daddy & son nap time

Oooo...

Getting a jump start on technology

My 4 baby showers

It's been a busy past few weeks. Ryan is such a great baby & we love every minute we get to spend with him!

Last weekend I had my 4th baby shower. Yep, that's right. 4th shower. I failed to post anything about my other 3 showers, so I'm wrapping everything up into one post.

Shower #1- My good friend Cat threw me an awesome shower with my friends from the ward. We had such a great time. I forgot to take pictures until the end of the shower so I only have a few to post. Beka made fantastic invitations and Shauna let us have the party at her house. I love my friends! We always have such a fun time together! Thanks Cat, Beka & Shauna!

Cat & me

Some of the girls: Grace, Amanda, Chelsea, Angella & Kelly

The cute cake made my Amanda Fitzhugh

Shower #2- My mom & sister threw me a baby shower with my family. We all met at BJ's restaurant and celebrated with good food and conversation. My mom brought the ultimate in dessert. Costco's All American Chocolate Cake. Yum! If you haven't had it, you have to try it. It is one giant piece of chocolately goodness. Be sure to have a nice big glass of cold milk with it. Mmm... just thinking about it makes me want a bite! Once again, I forgot to take any pictures. I guess I should delegate the position of photographer to someone else since I clearly suck at it. My family showered me with great baby gifts and we got to catch up and laugh. We tend to laugh a lot in my family. Thanks Mom & Lisa!

Shower #3- My co-workers threw me a surprise shower at work the day before my last day. I still had 1 more day of work before my maternity leave was to begin, and they caught me completely off guard. My boss was in town to work on an HUGE project with me and we were sitting down hashing through the details. All of my co-workers piled in to the office with a a cake and gifts. I had no idea what was going on at first. One of my co-workers told me that morning that we had a meeting in the afternoon to discuss an account that I had just opened up. I wish all my meetings turned out like that! It was a good thing that my surprise shower was not on my actual last day of work, since I went to the hospital on my actual last day. If my shower had been one day later, I would have missed it! I don't have any pictures of this one either. But, this one isn't my fault. It was a complete surprise so I wasn't prepared to snap pictures of all the fun. Besides, I didn't even have my camera with me. Thanks Staples!

Shower #4- My mother-in-law let me know a while ago that several people from my old ward (and her current ward) wanted to have a baby shower for me. I hadn't seen most of them in years. Time was really tight before Ryan was born. Work was crazy and I had been working long hours. Every weekend was packed and there just wasn't time to have a shower. So, we decided to be a little unorthodox and have a post-baby shower. Last weekend, we had my post-baby shower and had a great time. It was nice catching up with people I haven't seen for so long, and they go to meet Ryan too. There were even people there that I didn't know. I think some of the people there knew Tim when he was little and wanted to come celebrate and congratulate us. Thanks Debra!

Me & Ryan


Me, Ryan & my mom. Looks like Ryan is practicing the Hula dance.

The great diaper cake my mother in law made. The little blue hats and booties at the bottom of the cake (you can only see some of them in this picture) were made by Ryan's great grandma. So cute!

Poor Bandit Boy

We were filled with such excitement coming home from the hospital with our sweet baby boy! Apparently Bandit had just as much excitement too. Maybe too much. After getting acquainted with their new "brother", Echo & Bandit were playing together in our room. Just the normal stuff- chasing each other and wrestling. Bandit jumped off of our bed to chase Echo, but his back paw got caught in the footboard. He cried for a little bit and couldn't walk on his back leg at all. We tried to keep him still, but somehow he still found a way to hobble his way around. He even tried to still play with Echo, chasing him as he hopped on 3 legs. He wasn't crying when he walked, and the Vet told us to monitor him throughout the weekend and to call if it didn't get any better.

The weekend came and went. Bandit didn't get any better. Tim took him to the Vet and they informed us he tore a ligament in his knee and damaged another in the same leg. My Bandit needed surgery. The surgery was scheduled for the next day. Bandit will need to be crated for 8 weeks. He is used to sleeping in our bed with us and playing with Echo. This is going to be a big adjustment! We are just grateful that I will be home on maternity leave for the next 8 weeks and that he can start the recovery process now!

Our poor boy has to be carried around, won't eat or drink on his own, and has to be carried around due to the soft cast he has. He came home with a cone around his neck and looked so sad. He cried in his "room" (his crate). Actually we both laid down and had a good cry together. He is part of our family and we love him. It is so hard to watch him cry in pain and know that it will last another 2 months.

So, we have had our hands full with a newborn baby and a recovering 4-legged baby. We can't wait until we all are back to normal, but we are not counting on that for another 2 months. Come on 2010- hurry up and get here!

Labor

I can't believe it's been just over a week since Ryan was born. We are loving every single minute with this sweet boy! Sometimes it's still hard to believe that he is finally here. We have wondered for the last 9 months what he would look like, sound like, and when he would come.

Last Tuesday night, I started having contractions at about 9:30pm. Those kept me up all night. Wednesday I went in to work to finish a HUGE project I have been working on for the last year. It just so happens that that was the day that all of the head honchos were going to be in my office so I could catch everyone up to speed and we could finally wrap this thing up. While I probably should have stayed home from work- given that I had already been in labor for 10 hours or so, I didn't. I warned everyone at work that we needed to be ridiculously productive because I didn't know how much time I had to work on this project. So, we worked and worked and got quite a lot accomplished. a lot, but not all. With contractions about 4-5 minutes apart for the past 2 hours, I knew I had to leave work before I couldn't drive anymore. I called Tim and he left work right away. We met at home and then headed to the hospital.

Luckily, we finished packing our things together the night before. After the contractions became consistent, we decided it was finally time to get that done! Way to be prepared, huh? In our defense, we had been so busy with so many things, this just kept getting pushed back on our list of things to do. SO glad we finally acted, because we were able to grab our stuff and go once we got home from work.

I was admitted me to the hospital around 1:30pm. After 27 hours of labor, and a lovely epidural later, Ryan Takeo Hahn finally entered the world- absolutely perfect! We were beyond excited (and exhausted) to have our son with us! As one of Tim's previous Seminary students said, our family was "upgraded". Ryan was due on my birthday (Oct. 30th), and was born 8 days early, on my Grandma's birthday (Oct. 22nd). We're sure Grandma Mary is looking down smiling at her great grandson who shares her birthday.

We loved all the visitors who made their way out in the middle of the night to keep us company. We know it was late & we were all tired, but we appreciate all the support we received by so many people.

We were so glad to get home from the hospital to our own home. Echo & Bandit are so good with Ryan. They sniffed him and then were pretty content from that point on. Bandit wasn't so fond of the crying at first, but has since adjusted. Echo likes to cuddle up next to Ryan in bed. Ryan has never cried when one of them barks or been startled when they are near. He seems fascinated with them and loves them like Tim & I do. Whoo-hoo!

We love our little Ryan. He is beautiful, smart, and strong. His middle name actually means "strong like bamboo" and I think he has taken it as a personal challenge. While we were at the hospital he could already lift his head and look around for a short period of time. He tries to hold things on his own, and often succeeds without help from Mom or Dad. He is such a joy. He amazes us every day. We can't believe we get to be his parents!

Ryan Takeo Hahn 10.22.09

Ryan Takeo Hahn

Born: October 22, 2009 @ 12:44am

7.7 pounds

19.5 inches

Our sweet boy is finally here! More pictures and details to come soon!

The cutest thing. Ever.

My mom and I went baby shopping and had so much fun. We had a nice dinner and then began the ooh-ing and aah-ing over the adorable baby clothes and all the things I still need to get in the next few months. We found what might just be the cutest outfit ever. We couldn't resist. I just adore this outfit. I can't wait to dress up my little boy in this!

Fun Birthday Weekend!

We had such a fun weekend celebrating Tim's birthday! I surprised him with tickets to the San Francisco Giants game, where we sat 5 rows behind homeplate! We have been wanting to see the amazing Tim Lincecum (Tim's favorite pitcher) pitch for a while, and we were lucky enough to see him up close- very close. We could see every detail and were fortunate enough to have access to the personal service that comes with premium seats.



Before heading to the game, we rocked out to Rock Band 2 on the PS3 (another birthday gift), and then headed out to do some shopping at the Outlet stores. We found some great deals shopping and then stopped at Amici's to get some tasty pizza before heading to the Giants game. Despite running into A LOT of traffic, we got to the game and had an amazing time!

Our Saturdays are normally spent cleaning, running errands, and getting as much as possible done. It was so nice to take a break and just have fun for the day! We know we won't have much free time once the baby comes, so we really enjoyed spending the day together completely free of adult responsibility. I mean, Rock Band, shopping, pizza, and taking in a Giants game? Ah, that's the life!

I guess it's time to get back to reality. We had so much fun celebrating his birthday this weekend and hope we have another super fun weekend soon!

Our tickets! Row E- whoo hoo!

The view from our seats- go Lincecum!

A beautiful night at AT&T park!

A great view!

2 happy campers!

Happy Birthday Tim!

Happy Birthday Tim!

Unfortunately we both had to work today, but I'm looking forward to celebrating with you this weekend! I'm so lucky to be married to you- you are the best! Seriously, I couldn't ask for anyone better! You are such a great husband, friend, and I know you'll be an amazing father very soon! I can't wait! You are already "daddy" to the boys (Echo & Bandit) and it's no wonder they adore you so much. We all do! I've seen your patience and love grow so much since we got them. All great practice for parenthood!

It's hard to believe that in a few short months we'll get to meet our son! If he looks like you as a child, here is what we can look forward to:

How can anyone not love that face? Happy Birthday Tim! I love you!

What will our baby look like?

The other day I came across a fun site that lets you upload pictures of two people and it predicts what your baby will look like. I did it twice with the same pictures and here are the results:

Hmm... this doesn't look like an Asian baby to me! I guess we'll have to wait and see!

IT'S A BOY!

After 5 months of excitement about expecting our first child, we finally found out that we are having A BOY! We are so excited! We were all convinced it would be a girl. I don't quite know why, but we were surprised when we found out we're having a boy.


We can now finally start shopping for cute little boy things and decorate his room. The baby's room is already blue, so we can already mark "paint the nursery" off our checklist. Tim is happy about that. We can't wait to meet our little guy in 4 months! Here are some pictures from the ultrasound.

Oh Wise Sensei...

Summer is here! Seminary is over for this school year. As the teacher of the Seniors, Tim was in charge of graduation (again)- I guess it goes along with the territory. The graduation went perfectly- it was a great night of celebration. Brother Marriott made the most unbelievable spread of homemade cheesecakes- including chocolate, raspberry, cookies & cream, and rocky road! They were delicious! He has already agreed to wow everyone again for next year's graduation. Woohoo!

Tim had a really fun group of students this year. They look up to him like some sort of superhero. An Asian superhero, apparently. His students have dubbed him "Sensei" and only refer to him by this title. Even our Stake President now refers to Tim as Sensei. Here are a two pictures of a few students with their Sensei.

Unlike his students, Sensei doesn't get to sleep in all day and lounge around the whole summer. But, he does get an extra hour of sleep every day and has 3 months to prepare for the next group of grasshoppers.

Scripture Bowl

In addition to waking up super early and going to Seminary every day at 6am, every year the Seminary students participate in a Scripture Bowl where they are given clues and race to find specific scriptures. Tim's class had 4 teams of 4 participate this year. The topic was the New Testament. Last year Tim's class lost by a few points and vowed that they would claim a victory for 2009. They talked it up all year long, deeming themselves "Hahn's Army", and proved that they weren't just talking the talk. They studied and practiced and ended up winning 1st place. Here are some of the pictures of the winning team.

Tim & the winning team, making an "H" for Hahn's Army

Overall, it was a fun night and all of the youth proved that they know their stuff! They were unbelievably fast at finding the correct scriptures. It was amazing to me that it took most of them less than a few seconds to correctly identify and turn to the scripture. The lightning round was even faster, and one of Tim's students won that feat too. Next year's students have a lot to live up to!

5 Year Anniversary!

5 years ago... one of our engagement pictures

Today marks our 5 year anniversary! Happy Anniversary Tim! I was thinking about how far we have come in the last 5 years and am amazed at how much we have grown.

In the last 5 years we:

1. Rented our 1st apartment together
2. Bought 3 new cars
3. Celebrated Tim's college graduation
4. Went from being a 1-income household to a 2-income household
5. Went from having jobs to having careers
6. Took some amazing vacations (especially LOVED the cruises to the Caribbean and Hawaii)
7. Bought our first house!
8. Learned all about what it takes to be a homeowner (remember the water pipe that burst under our house? That was umm... an experience!
9. Kept to our budget
10. Took fun weekend getaways
11. Started out with no pets and then added Echo & Bandit to our family. Love them boys!
12. Went from being busy to insanely busy. Oh, how we learned to be more efficient!
13. Laughed more than we thought possible
14. Have grown in so many ways together
15. Learned firsthand how wonderful marriage is!

Next year, we'll be able to add having a baby to this list! I'm sure there are a million things I forgot to include. But, you always seem to remember the things that I forget, so I guess it all works out! I'm so grateful we can share our lives together! I couldn't imagine it any other way. You are a wonderful husband and friend, and I know you'll be a great dad soon. I count myself lucky to spend each day with you. It's been an amazing 5 years- here's to LOTS more! Happy Anniversary Tim- I love you!

Our wedding day!

Mmm..... my new favorite (chocolate) snack!

I just found my new favorite chocolate snack. It's only 150 calories and takes 30 seconds in the microwave. I was in need of something chocolate at work this afternoon and remembered I had stashed one of these in my desk drawer. I actually received it in the mail as a free sample from Betty Crocker (and it came with a coupon- even better!). It's the Betty Crocker Warm Delights Mini Bowls. I had the Molten Chocolate Cake flavor. They come in two sizes: regular and mini. The minis come in a 2 pack & 1 was just the right size for my afternoon snack and it's only 150 calories! I'm definintely picking some of these up during my next trip to the grocery store and keeping them at my desk. Mmmm.....

Big News!

For those of you who haven't heard (word has traveled fast already!), we have some BIG news to share! On October 30, 2009 we are expecting a BABY!! Not only is this our first baby, but our baby is due on my birthday! We are so excited!! No word yet on whether it's a boy or girl, but we'll find out in June!

6 Ways to Train Your Boyfriend (or Husband)...

I found this online and thought it was pretty funny and held some truth.



6 Ways to Train Your Boyfriend


We don’t believe men are dogs, but some behavior-molding techniques used on canines and other beasts can work on a guy. You may never have to nag again.


“You can’t change a man” is one of the oldest clichés in the book. Well, we just discovered some news that challenges that notion, and it comes from an unlikely source: animal trainers.“



Males are card-carrying members of the animal kingdom, and they exhibit a lot of the same behaviors as many other mammals,” says Amy Sutherland, author of What Shamu Taught Me About Life, Love, and Marriage: Lessons for People from Animals and Their Trainers. “So they’re likely to respond to some of the same training techniques.”



Sutherland is speaking from experience. After spending a year at an exotic-animal training school, watching students in action, she successfully applied the techniques to her husband. In less than a few months, she was able to curb some of his undesirable traits.We know you so want in on this. That’s why Cosmo uncovered time-tested methods used by the most successful animal trainers on the planet. Then we got top psychologists to show you how to apply those techniques to your guy. Read on and you will soon be able to teach him some new tricks.



BOYFRIEND BUMMER 1: He’s Allergic to Chores

Indulge His Playfulness



As Used on ChimpanzeesThese primates are big mischief makers, so getting them to calm down can be a real chore. Luckily, if you indulge their silly side, you have a good shot at getting them to pay attention. “When we need the chimps to perform a task, we get on their level and play with them for 5 or 10 minutes,” says Eugene Cussons, rescue director on Animal Planet’s Escape to Chimp Eden. Once they’ve had some fun, they’re more willing to heed commands because they instinctively know it’s their turn to return the favor.



Apply It to Your Guy: No matter how old they are, men never quite lose touch with the playful, naughty boy within. Too bad they often pick the worst times to bring out that brat — like when you’re running late for work or need them to do something around the house. To get what you need done, “indulge him with a few minutes of acting goofy,” says Anthony Riche, PhD, author of Finally! How to Stop Dating Losers Forever. Then tell him you’ll finish playing with him later, as long as he takes out the trash or does whatever else you need him to do. Since his mind and body are now surging with feel-good chemicals from your brief, fun exchange, he’s less likely to wrinkle his nose at the request, says Riche. Use this technique consistently and, over time, he’ll be less likely to associate chores with drudgery.


BOYFRIEND BUMMER 2: He Lacks Social Graces

Reward the Good, Ignore the Bad



As Used on Dogs Pretraining, a pup will sniff crotches and paw at people’s legs. The instinct is to shoo it away, but that only makes it want to sniff and paw more. “Instead, trainers reward the dog when it behaves and ignore any actions they don’t like,” says Sutherland. Since dogs crave affection, they slowly begin to avoid bad habits and opt for good ones.



Apply It to Your Guy: Perhaps your man could use some finessing when it comes to social situations too — say, to curb his habit of telling off-color jokes. When he engages in unseemly behavior, your immediate reaction might be to tell him to knock it off already. But that tactic invariably falls on deaf ears.“



Men don’t want to be treated like children, and if you correct him, he’ll feel like you’re mothering him,” says Patricia Covalt, PhD, author of What Smart Couples Know. Instead, ignore him when he’s being obnoxious, and give him some PDA (think a kiss or a tap on the butt) when he’s acting sweet. Since guys — like dogs — aim to please, he’ll instinctively begin to avoid the behavior that makes you freeze him out. One caveat: Timing is crucial. Be sure to reward him at the exact moment he engages in a positive behavior; otherwise, he won’t be able to make the appropriate connection.



BOYFRIEND BUMMER 3: He Bolts When You Argue

Keep a Cool Head



As Used on Horses: Beneath the powerful stallion exterior lies a skittish animal. “That’s why they generally respond well to a calming voice and touch from trainers,” says Patricia Barlow-Irick, PhD, equine-behavior specialist in New Mexico.



Apply It to Your Guy: Like horses, men seem to be hardwired to want to bolt at the first sound of irritation. So even if he’s been working your last nerve, try to approach him in a cool, collected manner (remember, as hard as it sounds, this is all going to benefit you in the end). For instance, if you are pissed that he hasn’t been planning enough date nights or can’t stand when he forgets to call while he’s out, your instinct might be to yell or get huffy. Instead, keep your composure by taking a few minutes alone before you approach him, then speak in a quiet, even-toned voice. “



Calmly telling him what he did wrong will make it easier for him to tune in to what you’re saying,” says Covalt. Touch also plays a crucial role in this scenario: Place your hand on his as you speak. Not only does this buffer the blow of your words, but it also mimics the comforting way a trainer strokes a horse’s mane to calm the animal down.


BOYFRIEND BUMMER 4: He Stands His Ground

Use Proper Body Language



As Used on Cougars: When trainers want a cougar to bend to their will, they find a middle ground. “Instead of trying to submit or dominate a cougar, trainers try to form a cooperative relationship,” says Sutherland. They walk tall with squared-off shoulders. This stance ensures that the trainers don’t look like prey but they’re not threatening either.



Apply It to Your Guy: Even the most liberated guy can feel emasculated by a fearless chick. So when you’re having a sticky conversation with him, he might be unconsciously bristling at your body language. “If you’re standing really close to him with your hands on your hips and your feet wide apart, he’ll get defensive and instinctively want to fight back,” says body-language expert Patti Wood, author of Success Signals. Similarly, if you stand meekly and tilt your head while talking to him, he might take it as a sign that you’re too submissive. “The best way to stay on equal ground is to stand with good posture, your head up, and an open frame so he sees you as being on the same level as he is. This way, he’ll be more apt to want to talk things through with you,” says Wood.



BOYFRIEND BUMMER 5: He Won’t Drag His Butt Off the Couch

Approach Him at the Right Time



As Used on Lions: Lions are, in a word, lazy. According to trainers, they sleep for up to 20 hours a day and only move when they see it as beneficial to themselves. “Trying to get a lion to do something when it’s in resting mode can be very difficult and even dangerous,” says lion wrangler Dave Salmoni, host of Animal Planet’s After the Attack. “That’s why we make use of the animal’s active time instead of trying to force it into doing something it doesn’t want to when it’s chilling.”



Apply It to Your Guy: A man in veg-out mode is unlikely to move his rear no matter how much you try to engage him. “You have to gauge when he’s in a productive mood and then pounce to get him to do what you want,” says Riche. If you notice that he prefers working out in the morning, that’s a good time to ask him to help you clean when he’s finished. If you need something done during his downtime and don’t want to wait, bribe him. “Motivate him by making it worth his while,” says Riche. When you feel like you haven’t been able to have a heart-to-heart but he’s in a coma in front of the TV, try plying him with his favorite snack. If his cravings for the food outweigh his interest in the TV, he’ll eventually cave.


BOYFRIEND BUMMER 6: He’s Not Romantic

Take Baby Steps



As Used on Elephants: These mammals can learn a variety of tasks but only on an incremental time line. “A trainer would never expect an animal to learn something without teaching it how to do it,” says Sutherland. For example, if trainers want an elephant to paint as part of a circus act, they’ll first show the animal how to curl its trunk around the brush. Next, they’ll have it dip the brush into the paint. Only then would they show it how to create brush strokes. Animal trainers call this process of using small steps toward learning a new behavior successive approximations.



Apply It to Your Guy: The average guy is plenty romantic, but he’s not hardwired to plan out the little details. So if you can’t remember the last time he put together a sexy night in for you both, you’ll have to show him the way. Start by staging your apartment with cues that get you going, like candles and a sultry soundtrack. Have your favorite chilled wine on hand so you can ask him to open it before dinner. This creates a ritual in his mind. Eventually, not only will he get a sense of what your romantic needs are, but he’ll also start making a game plan of his own.


Find this article at: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/relationships/train-boyfriend

Self Defense Class

In March the YW had another fun activity night- we took a self-defense class at Kovars, a national martial arts school. We learned how to defend ourself against an attacker, how (and where) to strike back, and lots more! We had such a fun time and learned a lot too! I think we all feel more empowered! Thanks to Kovars for such a great private lesson! And you might want to think twice about messing with us now! We're pretty awesome!