I'VE GOT MOM MAIL!
Christmas has come early! Brendan's mom sent me some of the BEST pictures of him y'all. But I'm eville and I'm only going to post a few a day. Oh, come on now...you know you can't handle them all at once. It's for your own good. I only BARELY survived the experience myself. I've selected 3 of my favorites for today...
Brendan's mom says this is Brendan's favorite picture of he and his brother Sean...so cute. It appears as though the Hansen's only make good looking babies. Good for them!
Brendan in what appears to be the same Superman shirt he wore for 2000 Trials. Is that right mom? He also appears to be shaving his legs. I guess that answers the eternal question - do they wax, Nair or shave?
The picture that USA Swimming should have put in their calendars. They'd have sold a lot more of them. Shirtless Brendan with a puppy...I'm assuming it's Jack...does it get any better than that?
Brendan's mom says this is Brendan's favorite picture of he and his brother Sean...so cute. It appears as though the Hansen's only make good looking babies. Good for them!
Brendan in what appears to be the same Superman shirt he wore for 2000 Trials. Is that right mom? He also appears to be shaving his legs. I guess that answers the eternal question - do they wax, Nair or shave?
The picture that USA Swimming should have put in their calendars. They'd have sold a lot more of them. Shirtless Brendan with a puppy...I'm assuming it's Jack...does it get any better than that?




73 Comments:
Brendan + Puppy = *thud*
I remember reading somewhere that the swimmers shave because it lifts a layer of dead skin, helping them get smoother & faster. Or, I could have made that up, I'm not sure. Brendan? Confirm/deny?
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a, at 12/08/2004 5:21 PM
OMG, Michelle, you're right... more pics would have killed me... Brendan and Sean... that is way too cute. Is Sean single too? Cause he's about to make my list too.
And the puppy.... I cannot think of a comment that can be posted in here, sorry...
And Brendan, careful with that razor! That pic is too funny!
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Lena, at 12/08/2004 5:26 PM
Lena - go get the Dr. I need him!! GAH!
Yeah, I'm lovin' that puppy + Bren pic! =)
All of these pics are great! Little Sean & Brendan are so cute! So now we know Sean must be as gorgeous as Brendan if they were both so adorable as kids!
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Stephie Mc, at 12/08/2004 5:29 PM
Step, you, me, the Hadsome Bros. Double date... you in?
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Lena, at 12/08/2004 5:33 PM
You're so eville Michelle! But posting a few a day is a good idea, so we don't pass out all at once! Those are some great pictures. It's so nice of Brendan's mom to let us see them (Thanks Mrs. H!).
Brendan and his brother in matching hoodies is so cute--such bright blue eyes! The puppy one is great too--he looks very model-esque in that one. And hee, the shaving pic is funny.
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Janine, at 12/08/2004 5:34 PM
This is going to sound so dorky.. but.... I love the composition of the Sean and Brendan shot, the sunset in the background and the way that the boys are lit. I wish I could take nice photos like that. The superman snap. Great! And lets talk for a minute about a boy and his dog! Soooo adorable. Brendan just moved, right? Does he get to keep his pup at his house or is it staying with his peeps? I bet that Puppy has seen the LonghoOOPS! I didn't say it. I just want to thank B-Man and his family for being so generous with us!! We really really appreciate it!
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lala, at 12/08/2004 5:36 PM
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Anonymous, at 12/08/2004 5:36 PM
Lena - YES!!!!
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Stephie Mc, at 12/08/2004 5:38 PM
I don't mind critical posts on the blog, but please only post them once and in the appropriate thread.
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Michelle, at 12/08/2004 5:45 PM
Thanks Mom! Those pictures are great, I can;t wait to see what you've sent.
The pic of Bren shaving is great. You can totally see his thought process from the expression on his face: "No, no, wait! *sigh* You took the picture didn't you? *sigh* I KNOW it's gonna end up on a website somewhere where a bunch of obsessed swimfans are gonna see it. *sigh* I can only imagine the comments.... *SIGH*"
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JHD, at 12/08/2004 6:31 PM
wow..this is great. I am so happy. Keep 'em coming!!!! The one with his brother is my favorite. i would like to see some pictures of Sean now..hehe.
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jenny, at 12/08/2004 6:57 PM
Thanks for sending pics Mom! We all really appreciate it. The picture of lil Brendan and his brother is great! The background, lighting, etc. is amazing! I can't wait to see more of the pictures. And Michelle, thanks for spreading the posts out... sure I wanted to see them all right away, but I think for my own sanity, that was good. *wink*
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afadingvoice, at 12/08/2004 8:16 PM
Thank you so much for having this site. I didn't know / find many Brendan fans until now and it makes me happy to see so many. The pics you have are great and they make me so happy. Thaks again.
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pixi, at 12/08/2004 8:58 PM
I knew asking for baby pics was a good idea. How cute are they? That really is a beautiful picture. And the curls,boy do I love the curls. Sigh!! Thank you Bren's Mom. We love you! I do have to say I believe the puppy is a little bit more adorable than Brendan. Just a little bit though. :p
Michelle,moderation was the key here. I don't think I could handle much more...lol.
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blairbecky, at 12/08/2004 9:05 PM
Michelle---Thanks for spacing the posts out. You're right, there's no way I could've handled them all at once...
I mean, Brendan + puppy = danger to my health
And the one of him and Sean is too adorable!
Thanks for posting them Michelle, and thanks to Brendan's mom for sharing them.
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lizook12, at 12/08/2004 9:09 PM
bliarbecky... you think the puppy is cuter? Ok, you take the puppy, I take the owner. As usual, his shoulders are awesome in that pic!
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Lena, at 12/08/2004 9:42 PM
Thanks Mom (and Michelle) for the pics, they are all so adorable, =).
The first pic is just beautiful, they are just sooo cute in that pic.
The second pic, well, first thing that popped in my head was, "AAACCCKKK, he's not using any shaving lotion", lol. I never thought that a man could look sexy while shaving their legs, LOL.
The third pic, *thud*.
Maria =)
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Maria, at 12/08/2004 9:44 PM
Lena,I've always had a thing for animals especially little puppies. Then again,when you put it that way,what puppy? I didn't see a puppy...lol. No,I'm sticking with my first statement. The puppy is so cute.
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blairbecky, at 12/08/2004 9:57 PM
I'm with Jenny - I think we need to see more of Sean.
Trying to decide which photos to post next is just such a tough choice.
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Michelle, at 12/08/2004 10:42 PM
We want Sean! He def needs to stop by! Hey Sean do you hunt with a bow too? Cause I can check your form too
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Lena, at 12/08/2004 11:02 PM
Yeah, we need some Sean pics, especially since Lena is already planning to have us go on a double date! HAHA! =)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/08/2004 11:08 PM
those pictures are soo bee-yoo-tiful! i especially love the one of him and the puppy. thanks to both brendan's mom and michelle for sending and posting them! =D and you are totally right for spacing the pics...too much in one night and i would have a heart attack. thanks! can't wait to see the next ones!
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Anonymous, at 12/08/2004 11:27 PM
hey...i don't know if any of ya'll know this, you might, but i thought that i would post it anyways...
CBC SPORTS ONLINE - Organizers and city officials say Montreal is in danger of losing the 2005 world aquatic championships due to a lack of sponsorship funds.
The championships are billed as Montreal's largest sporting event since the 1976 Olympics.
Organizers have received about $4 million in sponsorship money – an amount much lower than the original target of $18 million.
The gap has left a budgetary shortfall of about $14 million.
Event director Yvon Desrochers said Montreal will lose the event if the needed money isn't raised by next Tuesday. He plans to make a final appeal to municipal, provincial and federal politicians for additional funding.
The Quebec and federal governments have each already kicked in about $16 million apiece for the event.
Montreal has also poured more than $6 million into the event. Most of the money has gone to infrastructure projects, such as the construction of a new aquatic centre.
Quebec Sports Minister Jean-Marc Fournier suggested the government was misled about the event's financial situation.
"We were told the sponsorships were taken care of," Fournier told Radio-Canada.
However, Desrochers insisted all three levels of government were aware of the cash crunch.
Fournier met with elite aquatic athletes on Tuesday, including Olympic silver medallist Alexandre Despatie, to discuss the financial crisis.
Despatie has been one of the prominent faces in an advertising campaign promoting Montreal 2005.
The event could be moved to Long Beach, Calif., according to a report from all-news channel LCN. Long Beach finished second to Montreal in bidding for the event.
Montreal 2005 is slated to be the first world aquatic championships ever held in North America. The event includes swimming, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and endurance swimming.
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Anonymous, at 12/08/2004 11:48 PM
Isn't Long Beach the home of the rickety bleachers? They can't do that to Aunt 'K'!
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Michelle, at 12/08/2004 11:56 PM
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Sassy, at 12/09/2004 12:07 AM
Wouldn't it be ironic if the WC were to be held in Long Beach And I have bought a flight to Montreal. I can't even think about it! HA ha,... heh...... heh... :|
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lala, at 12/09/2004 12:23 AM
They should redo Worlds @ Indy since my dad did such an excellent job designing the facility for 2004 Worlds! Did any of you that went have a good time there? Just curious for your comments.
* sorry bout that
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Sassy, at 12/09/2004 12:30 AM
absolutely michelle, we definately need to get aquainted with Bren's older bro. we all have a lot of love for the Hansen family especially if he is anything like Brendan..haha. cant wait for the next batch of pics
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jenny, at 12/09/2004 12:38 AM
I want him AND the puppy. Is there a two for one deal?
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a, at 12/09/2004 1:24 AM
All hail the Hansen family! *bows down in thanks*
That third picture should be accompanied by angels singing, it's so great. And I'm with lala in loving the composition of the first one -- adorable kids in matching sweatshirts, gorgeously lit backdrop...I can see why this is a family favorite.
As for the WCs, I'm surreptitiously hoping they'll move to Long Beach, for selfish reasons. lala, I am rather admiring the irony of that possibility. Think of it as a savings in your hotel bill.
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crackinup, at 12/09/2004 1:42 AM
What great pictures, Michelle! Thanks for posting them. Thanks to Bren's mom for sending them.
It is interesting to see pictures of people that are related, because Sean and Brendan look very much alike except in the eyes. Sean's looks darker. Either way, I wonder if they look as much alike now as they did then.
And the Brendan and his dog picture: PRICELESS. I have a weakness for black labs, and a weakness for hot guys like Brendan, so I enjoyed it nonetheless.
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mk391419, at 12/09/2004 2:45 AM
Michelle firstly I love those pics. Unfortunately I didn't go to OG first so I wasn't warned of their presence. Needless to say, when I opened the blog and saw them, I gasped sort of slipped of my chair and gigled madly. Then I looked around to see if anyone had noticed.Thank God nobody had.
Secondly how can they moved the thing to Long Beach. Wasn't the pool a temporary one built just for trials?
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Dana, at 12/09/2004 5:55 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed reading the comments on these pics.
As far as Sean is concerned...ladies...all I will say is this if you like/love Brendan you are going to feel the same for Sean...their personalities are different but have the same qualities.
So LB appears to now be in the running for WC's. Thanks for the concern Michelle...I'll be fine. We just need a few things first and foremost a refill on the meds...and I am holding Lena, to the hand holding promise...Lena, I have that in writing right here on the blog...Lala...we'll be seeing you at Tequila Jacks right???...Ok think I covered all the basics here. Meds, liquor, and a hand to hold....I'm ready. Aunt K
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Anonymous, at 12/09/2004 6:31 AM
Sorry forgot one thing....LB was a temp pool Dana with really horrible stands...this is OK...I plan on going prepared this time...and if it is in LB I think Bren will like that....he really liked the pool and besides, this is where he set both WR's....I am really OK with LB really I am..(convincing myself here)...Aunt K
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Anonymous, at 12/09/2004 6:42 AM
Of course I'm gonna hold your hand, Aunt K. If I said it was because I meant it.
Sean should feel free to drop by, Steph and I are already settling the double date.
The last pic is just... perfect!
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 7:06 AM
uber uber uber cute .. =D thanks for holding out because hmm .. there is a such thing as being toooo cute..
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i3_iiiiiiii_n_gggggg_x3, at 12/09/2004 7:28 AM
This is turning into a matchmaking service. Any hot Brendan cousins,uncles,etc. just stop on by....lol. Maybe it's because the family seems so fun.
Lala,I wonder if they move it will you have to buy tickets all over again? That would make me so mad. I would actually like for them to stay in Montreal. If by some twist of fate I come upon a large lump sum of money I would rather go there than LB. I would love to see the island that it will be on as well as the city.
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blairbecky, at 12/09/2004 7:45 AM
Hmmm... LB might actually work out better for me. I have a friend in LA so i'd have a free place to stay. That was the thing that was killing my chances of going to Montreal.
Aunt K - Cound on me to buy a round for you all too! If I ended up going it would be around my birthday so you all would have to go out with me. I can't celebrate my birthday alone, now can I?
Lena - Ok..double date in Long Beach, how does that sound?? Of course Brendan and Sean don't know about this yet..hopefully they wouldn't say no though! I could play the birthday card on them too! HAHA! =)
blairbecky - We'll find someone for you! There must be a whole bunch of handsome Hansen's out there! =)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 8:14 AM
Well, considering I still cannot afford it, everything is fine by me. I'm sure is gonna work out one way or the other.
Picture wise, I like the contrast between the puppy's black hair and Pumpkin's tanned chest. And yes, that is the only reason why I look at that pic all the time. It's just an art interest...
::rolleyes::
And I support the motion for cousins, uncles, everybody else to post.
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 8:16 AM
Steph... they already know... I'm sure the aunts are filling them in as we speak, And I'm sure that they're up for it. Until I hear a NO I'm assuming they're going with us.
We have a say in spanish "El que calla, otorga"
"The one that remains silent, concedes"
So, see... is perfect. Either they are silent, and agree or they have to refuse through a post and by that, we get to talk to them.
Win-Win situation.
did I mention I'm very persuasive?
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 8:20 AM
When is your Bday Steph? People born in July are the best people ever you know that don't you. Now August people are second seeing as Bren decided to be born then. Will y'all really find me someone too? I live in Ky which isn't really a breeding ground for cuties. I just looked back and saw breeding which made me think of all the Ky jokes. My only defense is that I have only lived here for a couple of years. But I have been told that all the brother and sister stuff is in eastern ky by the people here in western ky...lol. Disclaimer: Don't hold the above statement against me. It's not my personal opinion.
Anyway,if it is in LB can I sleep on someone's couch. I promise I'm not a snorer and I won't bring alot of luggage. :) I might even be convinced to run up and down the rickety bleachers for refreshments and such.
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blairbecky, at 12/09/2004 8:32 AM
Lena - You can stay with me and my friend out in California for free. So that's one worry down..now we just have to figure out the rest! ;)
And yes, you are very persuasive. I don't even remember how I got drug into this by you, but I won't complain! =)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 8:34 AM
blairbecky - My bday is July 29 and yes, I'll be turning the big 3-0 and will be in serious need to drinks so I won't have to remember that little tidbit! And yes, July babies are awesome..but I think all Leo's are wonderful, Brendan and Aaron included!
And we can throw you on my friends couch in CA. I can bring an aerobed..it's all good! =)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 8:42 AM
"My bday is July 29 and yes, I'll be turning the big 3-0 and will be in serious need to drinks so I won't have to remember that little tidbit! And yes, July babies are awesome..but I think all Leo's are wonderful, Brendan and Aaron included! "
Hey Steph, that's my dad's b-day. And mine is Aug 6th, so I am a big fan of August bdays (I knew there was yet another reason I loved Brendan and Aaron! As if the swimming talent and fun wasn't enough). Maybe we can have a REALLY big birthday party. See then your 30th (and my 3*mumble*) wouldn't be so bad, because you could say that you celebrated your birthday with TWO Olympic swimmers!
And Sassy -- I went to Indy and I had a fabulous time. It was a great venue, and I could see everything except the medal ceremony (I sat right behind it, so all I saw was a big yellow screen, I had to watch on the Jumbotron thingy). Next time, don't forget the people behind the podium!!!
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JHD, at 12/09/2004 8:59 AM
Well, since everyone is organizing joint b-days... Michelle, you and I are one day apart in b-days... Wanna celebrate it with me? I usually throw this great parties... This year we actually rented a bar and closed for our private party. It was SICK :)
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 9:33 AM
JHD - Sounds like a plan to me! =) That would probably be my best birthday ever. We'll have Aaron bring the Clos De Bois! HAHA!
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 9:38 AM
Well,my bday is July 11 so maybe I can celebrate a belated bday with an olympic swimmer. :D JHD and Stephie,I would buy y'all some drinks. No matter what age you're celebrating you should always do it up right. Gonna party like it's your birthday...Speaking of which,I was actually at a Eminem & 50 Cent concert on my 24th bday. Pretty good times.
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blairbecky, at 12/09/2004 9:55 AM
I took a Dutch Official Exam on my 24th b-day. And on my 23rd too.I'm always with exams on my b-days.
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 10:02 AM
Oops, I just realized I said Aaron has an August birthday. I meant to type Brendan and Ryan (as in Lochte), I know Aar-Bear's birthday is in July! Sorry, Aaron!
But it's still in the same date range, so I think the Big Birthday Bash still works.
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JHD, at 12/09/2004 10:56 AM
Speaking of Ryan...does anyone else think he occasionally looks like he could be the third Hansen brother? Just me? (It's something about the cheekbones I think).
Lena - I'd forgotten we were a day a part on our birthdays. May babies RAWK! (My son is also a May baby.) But I have a soft spot in my brain, er my heart, for those August babies too. Must be because my dad was one.
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Michelle, at 12/09/2004 11:06 AM
Streatch if from March to October and we can add the Thoogie to the list.
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 11:07 AM
Ry Ry the 3rd Hansen brother? Sounds good to me... OK, who's gonna take him and we triple date?
Michelle, I know, we're May babes.
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 11:09 AM
blairbecky - Would you go out with Ry-Ry? That is if we can pry him away from Kaitlin! =)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 11:13 AM
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 11:13 AM
Make that 3 for the birthday bash! Stephie Mc isn't the only one turning 30 next July... ;-)
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crackinup, at 12/09/2004 11:47 AM
Btw - Mrs. H confirms that is indeed the same shirt Brendan wore at Trials in 2000. It is his team logo - Suburban Swim Club. Brendan's sister's school, Southern Connecticut, now has the same logo. Brendan is only 15 in that picture if I'm doing the math correctly in my head (which is always questionable ;).
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Michelle, at 12/09/2004 12:12 PM
See, I thought the Toiger looked a little too "cute" in that Superman pic to be anyhting but a toiger cubby. Definately not yet the man we now know him to be! And my brithday is in t day before yours "blairbecky" If the trial are here in LB and using the same dates as Montreal, we will definately have to have Gemini, Cancer, Leo party! I have one every year actually.... Yes "Aunt K", Tequilla Jacks it is! They have like 99 different kinds of tequilla, over 8 or so days we can easily test them all!
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lala, at 12/09/2004 12:25 PM
Add Taurus to that bash lala... And 15? Now I feel guilty. Lena, stop thinking.
I'll pass on the tequila after the last public appearance I did ybder its influence. But get me some beer and I'm good to go!
Michelle, my dad's b-day is also in August
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 12:29 PM
No,Stephie,I would have to leave RyRy alone. I think Kaitlin and Ryan look way too cute together. Maybe I will just have to be the chaperone on the double date. I don't want you girls taking advantage of the Hansen brothers...lol. I have a feeling they would never be the same. ;p Look at all the summer babies in here. Best time of the year I think. Michelle,maybe you can make a list up of everyone's bdays so we don't forget.
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blairbecky, at 12/09/2004 12:32 PM
Maybe I will just have to be the chaperone on the double date. I don't want you girls taking advantage of the Hansen brothers...lol. I have a feeling they would never be the same. ;pAre you trying to say Lena and I are bad influences?? Lena and I would be good for those guys! ;)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 12:50 PM
Actually, Steph and I do no want a chaperone... We are going to behave, we're ladies in here (yes, we are, Brendan called us that). And the Handsome Bros. are gonna be just fine. If we need chaperones, maybe Aunt C and Aunt K are willing to join us?
And I'm a Fall babe. May is Fall in Argentina
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 1:00 PM
He was 15?!? Hmmmm.
Nah still don't feel guilty because I would have been 15 too. He would have brought out all my stalkerish tendencies (those who post at OG will know what I'm talking about).
Also surprisingly enough while I usually don't actually want to date the objects of my affection because....well any he looks like he could be a good time.
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Dana, at 12/09/2004 1:04 PM
Michelle...I definitely agree about the Ryan/Brendan resemblance. Splash magazine had a pictorial after the Olympics. Ryan and Michael Phelps are standing next to each other. (It is Ryan's profile). I swear, it was only the hair that made me realize he wasn't Brendan.
Lena, I am sure Aunt K and I could be available to you as chaperones.
And "Queen of the Blogger"...I have a question: When you are managing a blog, how do you get anything else done, errands, etc? I see you screen for inappropriate comments and remove them as needed. Can you set the program to an "on hold" mode or something? Just curious.
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Aunt "C", at 12/09/2004 1:42 PM
Yay for Leos and August birthdays! Mine is August 8th, a week before B-Man's. Count me in for the party!
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Janine, at 12/09/2004 2:09 PM
With the meds I will be taking and the ice teas at TJ's....think I just will need to be propped up somewhere.....I get it....that is why you want me as chaperone? Aunt K
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Anonymous, at 12/09/2004 2:17 PM
Jajaja... No, we want you b/c you're fun and sweet and you'd take care of your nephews propperly since apparently everyone here thinks that Steph and I are going to corrupt them or something.
And props to Michelle one more time!
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 2:56 PM
Aunt C - Anytime someone posts on the blog I get an email with the content of their post and anytime I get an email my outlook makes a little ping sound so I know to check it. I work as a graphic designer and am online anywhere from 12 - 15 hours most days depending on my workload (and how much time I spend goofing off on the net) so it's not that difficult to keep tabs on the blog. However, I can't be around 24/7 and there may be times that I'm unable to catch them right away. I may be able to put a "hold" on posts, but I'd rather not do that unless it's completely necessary. I may have to take anonymous posting away at some point though, so some posters, not naming any names, will have to set up a blogger account and remember their passwords. :D
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Michelle, at 12/09/2004 2:56 PM
With the meds I will be taking and the ice teas at TJ's....think I just will need to be propped up somewhere.....I get it....that is why you want me as chaperone? Aunt KOh, that thought never entered my mind. I can't speak for Lena though. She's the brains, I'm just her follower! HAHA!
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 2:56 PM
I'm the brain, yes. But you make it sound like I have ulterior motifs or an evil plan.
(shh we don't want them to know that shh)
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Lena, at 12/09/2004 3:03 PM
Nope, no ulterior motives here. Lena and I only have the best of intentions! ;)
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Stephie Mc, at 12/09/2004 3:25 PM
Janine...add my name to the "Leo" list, =). My bday is actually a day before B-Man's.
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Maria, at 12/09/2004 3:51 PM
August 18th birthday right here, baby!
Leos rule!
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Texas-Gal, at 12/09/2004 4:45 PM
I am so behind to read all the messages. Overload of school works keep me away from here! Three exams down, one to go. Alright, back to Bren. Bren and Jack, what a such cute things created in this world. *breath* *enhale* *sigh*......... His hair was lighter when he was a kid. So charming...... Thank you Mrs. H. And of course Aunt C and Aunt K, both of you put so much work to encourage your sister to share pictures with us.
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Maxine, at 12/09/2004 7:35 PM
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