My Cheeky Hans

Cheeky creature of the Sea of Cortez

If you are a blogger and/or photographer, the weekly photo challenges will take you on a roller-coaster ride of themes, for which to submit the appropriate image! Last week we enjoyed serene views of sunsets, peaceful moments and other settings which, as we prepare for the hectic holidays, was a much needed respite.

The goal of this week’s theme Cheeky, according to Michelle Webber at WordPress, is to “find a little irreverence in your world.”

Oh, a bit of fun and humor, huh? I can also use both as I prepare for the holidays!

If you haven’t guessed who this handsome and silly guy is, this is my husband, Hans. In the photo above, he was trying to make some kids traveling with us laugh with his antics!

Cheeky dirftwood
Hans thinks he has a bigger smile.

As you can see, Hans has no problem showing his irreverence, or at least his humor in front of a camera. Ham, much? I found the quote below, which seems to sum up his worldview of life!

“I won’t be cheeky and hypocritical… I will be real or nothing!”
― Deyth Banger

In this photo, my daughter’s dog Gideon seems to be sitting and chatting with Hans. If I recall, Gideon sat like that naturally that day, and Hans posed himself for the photo!

Go ahead, caption this!

Gideon sits and chats

While traveling, I take a LOT of pictures! No matter our moods, Hans finds ways to keep things fun! Thank goodness, because I get too serious and I need to lighten up. This photo, taken at a fish market in Baja, Mexico, demonstrates more of his silliness.

Cheeky fish and Cheeky Hans

Hans has his serious side. He is a hard worker and lives life passionately. After all, he was born in Colombia, South America, to a German father and German-Chilean mother. He is an adventurous spirit who is fluent in both Spanish and German. And one heck of a windsurfer. I asked his permission to feature some of his cheeky photos in my blog today.

I know Hans lightens my mood every day and keeps me sane and happy. If you are newer to my blog, you can read more about how we met.

In this holiday season of rushing around from shopping to parties to family gatherings, keep your sense of humor. Enjoy some cheeky moments this holiday season!

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44 responses to “My Cheeky Hans”

  1. He sounds like the perfect mix of funny and serious Terri – and obviously is your ideal match. Aren’t we lucky when we find a person who we can enjoy doing life with?

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  2. I LOVE your message here! I love your husband’s sense of humor, and I love that he makes you smile! Thank you for the reminder to keep my sense of humor this time of the year! I hope you enjoy your Christmas & holidays coming up!

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    1. Thank you so much, Natalie!

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  3. Great collection of photos, Terri, especially “Hans thinks he has a bigger smile” 😆👍

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  4. Love the pictures of your husband. What a fun post–it made me smile the whole way through. 🙂

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    1. Thanks, Cathleen! Soon we will have to have our hubbies meet!

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  5. Great to hear a little more about Hans and his cheeky side, Terri. He looks to be the life and soul of any party. A partner that makes you laugh is a very special thing to have, but I know you already know that. Does he ever play any practical jokes on you?

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    1. Thanks, Hugh, ..and yes, he does, but I’m on to him 😀

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  6. He looks like he’s a blast! Thanks for sharing with us! ~ Lynn

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  7. Loved these Terri. Your hub is such a good sport and a good ‘ham’ for the camera too. 🙂

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    1. Thanks, Deb, as they say, I have a million of ’em!

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  8. Hans is a hoot, Terri! I love that he helps you see the humor in life. Even though I write humor, there are times when my husband and I can get too serious and we forget to lighten up. These photos are terrific! A caption for the very funny dog picture could be: “I like to be scratched there, too, but my all time favorite is the nape of my neck.”

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    1. Thanks, Molly, love that caption!

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  10. These are terrific Terri, thanks to Hans for letting you share them! He looks like he’s the best!

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    1. Thanks, Tina, I have a lot more but i didn’t want to go too crazy 🙂

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  12. Omg, he must be a hoot to live with! The photos are excellent and just might be classics one day 🙂 ♥

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    1. Heehee, thanks, Tina! And thanks for sharing!

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    This is such a fun post, Terri! Cheeky moments are definitely in order this holiday season. Thanks for sharing yours.

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    1. Thanks, Donna, I would have loved for you to have met him!

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        Next year for sure!!!

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  14. And I really enjoyed your How We Met post!

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    1. Thanks, Shari! I know some newer folks hadn’t read that post 🙂 Glad you liked it!

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  15. What a fun and wonderful man you are married to – loved seeing these photos of a person who makes kids laugh.

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  16. I love these fun photos. It is good to be reminded that we don’t have to be so serious all the time.
    And the dog conversation is priceless!

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    1. Isn’t that funny with him and Gideon? Hans keeps me smiling all the time–he knows how to get me out of my too-serious nature!

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  17. Hans sounds like a wonderful life partner, Terri. Super fun photographs.

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    1. Thank you, Robbie! He IS! Second marriages can work out that way!

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  18. Laughter is the glue of a good marriage. I love those pictures of your hammy husband! Wishing you a joyous holiday season full of merriment!

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    1. I’m sure merriment will be high on the list! Hope we can all get together and make some of our own!

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  19. Hey, I recognize that guy! 🙂 So nice to have a man around who can be light-hearted at times. We could all use some cheering up, or should I say cheeking up? Love your Christmas signature, Terri! Happy holidays!

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    1. Thank you, Liesbet–you know first hand what he is like. Look forward to some merriment (as Janis said) soon!

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  20. Hahaha. What a cheery post this morning. Love it!

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  21. How fun to see the other half here, Terri!! And life is way too short to be serious all of the time—I giggled at these photos!!
    Have a great weekend!
    XOXO
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Thanks, Jodie, so glad you liked them!

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I’m a former university adjunct Professor and retired recreation & parks practitioner living in North-Eastern Washington State near the Idaho border. Second Wind Leisure Perspectives is my blog about living a leisure lifestyle, including photography, friends, fitness, and fun.

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