Keeping Up With The Christensen's

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Welcome to the world

We love our new baby cousin!

Evan
7 lbs 4 ounces
20 1/4 inches

Monday, March 22, 2010

Santa Cruzin'

Every moment of our trip to Santa Cruz is worth documenting (with the exception of a few melt downs from child #3)!

We arrived in Cali, and hit the ground running...

after we ate at IN and Out Burger!

Next stop, The Boardwalk. Ella saw the boardwalk and said, "Is this a big party momma?"

Corn dog in one hand, ice cream cone in the other. Ella had to have the full boardwalk experience.

At the beach collecting sea glass and shells.

On our way to Monterey, we pulled off the side of the road to admire some lazy Sea Lions and Otters

Lunch at Bubba's after a fun time at the aquarium.

Down Highway 1 to Pfeiffer Beach. It was breathtaking!!!

We found many ocean creatures

Another day and another beautiful beach

Pure Joy!

Redwoods

Thank you Dad and Mom for showing us your California home. You are both extraordinary missionaries and a blessing to our family! We love you sooooo much!

Good bye Santa Cruz!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Grace is in the know when it comes to Olympic talk. Especially when it comes to Speed Skating. She really really really likes Apolo, but her favorite Olympian this year was Jordan Malone.
Jordan attended her elementary school long ago. Gracie's class made posters to show their support. It ended up in the local paper and on the news.

Last night, Grace was able to meet Jordan. She wore her Jordan Malone t-shirt which she purchased with her own money ($20.00 in quarters :). She got to hold his bronze medal. It was a memorable night for Grace!

It's not everyday that you get to meet an Olympian!

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

All by myself

INDEPENDENT SOUL!!!

This one thinks she can do everything all by herself. Telling her that she can't makes her very very upset! I thought having independent children was supposed to be a good thing?!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

I heart you!

I have seen "I heart TJ" on a few of Gracie's things as of late.

So, I'm thinking.... "Man, I've got to find out who this TJ kid is."

So in my cool like motherly way (trying not to make a big deal of it) I ask, "Hey, Miss Grace, who is TJ?"

Grace says,"Duh mom, It's Grandma T and Papa J!"

I say," OH, that is soooo good!"

PRICELESS!

I am so relieved that TJ isn't a smelly 8 year old boy at school.

So....we are hearting Grandma T and Papa J!

Who are you hearting today?

F-I-V-E

5 is pretty sweet!

My favorite thing about Alivia is that she always tells us that she loves us. And... it's almost always followed by a hug! It doesn't get much sweeter than that!

Happy Birthday Sweet Livi!