Hello 2014

Happy New Year everyone! I hope y'all had a fabulous evening with those you love! I know Taft and I did. We spend the evening with both sets of parents at dinner then we got together afterwards and played some really fun games! We had our New Years kiss around 11:30 and then went to sleep! It was a great night with awesome people! I wouldn't have had it any different!

I have been thinking more and more about what I want to cross off my list in 2014. It may not seem like a huge deal to anyone but these are things I really want to accomplish in this new year. Throughout the year after I accomplish each goal I will write a short post about how I accomplished my goal. I'm also going to post a few goals that Taft and I have set together as a couple. Things we can work on every single day with each other.

My Personal Goals for 2014: 

Get fit and STAY fit!

I have this serious problem...I work out for a month or two then I just suddenly stop. I just quit working out or motivating myself to keep working out. We are doing a Hansen family workout challenge, so hopefully that will keep me motivated to stay fit!

Get an A in my Anatomy Class....and all other classes of course!

Yep, I am one of those people who makes getting  good grades a goal for the upcoming year. This class is supposed to be one of the hardest science classes you can take.... And guess what I am going to get an A! Taft and I are taking this class together so I have an advantage of having a live-in study buddy! Woohoo! My hubby already has a 4.0...proud wife moment :)... so it is just extra motivation for us to get an A in the class! I am really excited for this next semester!

Keep Calm and Graduate

Eeek! Graduation is in May! I couldn't be more thrilled! I am so proud of myself to have worked hard in school to graduate with my Associates within two years. I can't wait to see where this journey on education will take Taft and I next. BYU, NMSU, UVU, UofU.... the options are just pouring in.

Use Social Media to share my Testimony

I am going to try and post once a week on this blog about my beliefs as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I was really inspired by Al Fox and how she uses the media only for good. Not to bash or to hate on anything. But to spread love, joy and happiness to her followers. I LOVE that idea. I want to inspire and share with others the happiness that I have in my life!


The Hansen Duo's Goals for 2014: 

Read Scriptures Every Night

Taft and I have been slacking lately about reading our scriptures. And it shows. We have noticed this difference in our relationship when we are not seeking the words of our scriptures. This year and from now on we will not miss a night of reading and writing in our journals.

NO Technology until after Scripture Study

I know you are thinking, "you guys are NUTS!" but no we really aren't. We will be able to use our laptops to do our school work but that is it. No Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Instagram or Etsy until after we read our scriptures! (This goal of ours is because of my AWFUL addiction to Social Media) Our relationship between us is ten times more important than what Susie Q has to say about Tommy. This year we will focus on us. 

Workout 5 days a week

Taft and I have a goal to get fit and stay fit, together. We have really let ourselves go since we have gotten married. It is pretty pathetic. It will be easier to stay fit when you have a workout partner who motivates you! I am really excited!

Eat, drink and be healthy

No more junk! No more soda! We are going to start implementing a healthier diet into our new and upcoming year!


I just can't wait to see what new adventures our new year is going to take us on! It is going to be a great year full of opportunity and adventure! I am so thrilled to start 2014 with the man of my dreams! 

Lately...

School is FINALLY over. Just for a little while longer though. 21 more days until we go back to school...

This break has been absolutely phenomenal. I have seen blessing after blessing after blessing being poured upon Taft and I and our families. I couldn't be more grateful. I love seeing everything fall into place. Here is just one example.. Our landlord, Randy, who is a total angel and a HUGE blessing in our life, asked me how the apartment hunt was going. I told him we are kind of at a stand still and just waiting for this perfect, and I do mean perfect place. Orange carpet and all. He just kind of looked at me and said, "Morgan it will happen all in the right time." And I replied, "Yeah, I know. I just wish the right time ran on my time." He chuckled and just said "Not to worry, it will happen." So I go on about my week not worrying about it and knowing it will happen. At the right time, not on my time. Taft and I needed to run to Smith's Food King for something, who knows what, but we ran into a girl who lived in the apartment we were waiting for. She proceeded to tell us she us moving out! I'm thinking, "OHMYGOSH! FINALLY!!" I am beyond thrilled. The next day my Visiting Teachers, one is the manager of the apartment, and told us it is true, she is moving. I couldn't help but feel total joy and comfort. I was getting a little annoyed and impatient with my Heavenly Father. Taft and I have prayed and plead with Him to show us where the best place for us to be is. Night after night. And nothing. And finally I received my answer and the feelings of love and knowledge of me that came from Him was beyond comforting. God hears and answers our prayers. It may not be how we want them answered or when we want them answered but they are answered! DON'T EVER FORGET THAT.. please. Don't you ever forget that your Heavenly Father is completely aware of you and your needs. He is aware of your struggles, hardships, triumphs and everything in between. He loves you. He wants to bless you with every blessing He can possibly give you. I know that this is true. I have seen my prayers being answered I have seen blessings being poured down from the windows of heaven. I know that He is aware of me, Morgan Rae Lindsey Hansen. I know He loves me and I know I am a daughter of a King. I also know He loves each and every one of you. No matter what circumstance you are in. He loves you. Don't ever forget that either.

Christmas Decor

For those of you who are newly married, or decorating your own place for your first time; let me tell you it is not hard! It is a lot of fun too! It doesn't have to be really expensive either!! And those cute Pinterest holiday decorations that you pin and wish to make someday.... Get to Pinteresting people!! It is so much fun! Make a girls day out of it like my mom, sister and I have! It is giving me memories of my two best girlfriends I will cherish forever! 

This centerpiece I made for our dining room table cost me a total of $11.00 and I am using the leftover small Christmas balls and bells for our tree! 

All you need for this super simple project is: 

• Wine glasses
• Small Christmas Balls and Bells
• Candles 
• Ribbon 

Directions: 

• Put the balls into the "cup part" of the glass 
• Flip over onto your desired setting
• Put the candle on the base of the glass
• Tie a ribbon around the neck of the glass OR put it on the base of the candle

This is SO simple and so CUTE! I love this simple decoration! And it goes with any color and theme of your Christmas this year! 

All of my products are from Target

PS. Thanks for the wine glasses mom! :) 

Happy Holidays! 

xoxo, Morg

Joy to the World

Christmas time is in the air! Especially since we woke to a skiff of snow this beautiful, freezing Sunday morning! Taft got me into the Christmas spirit when he started listening to Christmas music on Friday evening! I CANNOT wait for Christmas this year! Our very first Christmas together! I know it may seem kind of cheesy but when you have your first Christmas with your husband/wife you will understand! I just love this time of year! It is the best! I just love that you can spend time with those you love and cherish.

Since before I was married I made it a point to stay close with my mom. I consider my mom one of my very best friends. And sometimes I have a really hard time leaving her house to come to mine. I've had to fight back tears more than once. I love my mom so much! And since I've been married we always try to have a girls night with my little sister. And those girls nights have turned into "crafty Saturday afternoons" and I must admit we have made some pretty awesome things! But so far my favorite is our JOY craft for Christmas!

Here is what you're going to need to make this cute craft:

• A piece of wood to fit the kind of J and Y you want to make. 
• Handy in-laws, husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin... even you! To cut the cute letters you want! 

So thankful I have a VERY handy father in law!

• A bell from Hobby Lobby 
• Ribbon
• Paint of your choice

I just used a plain red paint from Hobby Lobby

• Paper of your choice
• Glitter of your choice
• Mod Podge
• Paint Brushes
• Newspaper or protective surface for when you paint.

Directions: 

• With your cut out and sanded letters paint them a color you desire!
• Let the paint dry, then Mod Podge the torn or cut paper to your letter. 
• Put the top coat of Mod Podge to your letter then sprinkle your glitter. You can NEVER have too much glitter! 
• Make a good size floral bow with your ribbon and put it on your bell

Now you have a stinkin' cute JOY sign for your Christmas decor! 

Happy Holidays! 

xoxo, Morg

Mr. & Mrs. Hansen

I figured since today Taft and I have been married for three months today, today would be the perfect day to share with y'all our wedding pictures! eeeek! We had an AMAZING photographer! Those of you who live in Utah or plan on getting married in the Provo/Salt Lake area definitely hit up miss Emily. See her blog here! She also sells SUPER cute jewelry through Deseret Book. She is just so great!! 

Enough talking.. here are some of my favorite pictures of our big day! 

I love my dad.

Daddy & Morgan 

My Aunt Brandi and I. She is one of my best friends. I love her so much. 

McKenna & I

Me and my very best girlfriend Alex

Me and sweet Jessica 

Me and my second dad, Chuck

Me and Brade

My most favorite Uncle. 

My dad, Taft, Me, McKenna and my mom 

Matt, Taft, Me and Tammie

Our sweet six nieces & nephews

After my dad walked me down the stairs :) 

Me, my mom and my Gami 

Me, my mom and my Gami

My sweet Granny

The CUTEST picture of Taft and Bentlee Jo 

I love this man.