Sunday, November 20, 2011

So so behind.....











I am so behind in blogging and Im kind of depressed about it. I really want to print this thing off but it has to be out of order. So how do I catch up for 7 months????


Today was bittersweet. I was released from my stake calling ad Stk Primary Coun. and now Im an Activity Day Leader. That part I am thrilled about because I cant wait to work with Christen before she goes in to YW. I will be honest - I wont miss Day Camp or Rechartering -- But I will terribly miss my presidency and visiting the wards leaders and primary kids. Ive been pretty weepy. We recently had all of the ward primary sacrament meeting programs which were amazing. That is the funnest thing too. We also had a very successful Stk Act Day Conference last Sat.


I have joined the daughters of the Utah Pioneers, which I am enjoying. I was inspired by our family trip to Wyoming to see the Martin and Willie Handcart Sites. I also had finished reading the Fire of the Covenant.


This past summer I drove with the kids to Utah and California for a 3 week trip. It was so fun - but about 1 week too long because we missed Todd being with us!


Christen broke her pinkie about 6 weeks ago while rollerblading and had a cast. She has been doing well with her violin and now volleyball since the cast came off.


Trevor is now an EAGLE SCOUT!!!!! His project was finished in April - and Archery Range for Camp Joseph in Rye Colo. He had to wait 6 months after that and then do the write up. Im so proud and SO GLAD that he is done with that.


Brandon had a fun and exciting Marching Band Season. Next year he wants to try out for Drum Major, so we will see how that goes. Brandon will be 16 in a few short weeks!!! He has his drivers permit and is a very cautious driver.


Todd is not loving work right now but we are blessed to have work right now. He is out of the Scouts in the ward but is still and Eagle Scout Coordinator and High Priest Secretary.


Maybe now I will have some time to catch up....

We got family pictures taken recently so I will post a few and do a collage later.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

March 2011

Hopefully this will come sooner than later......

Christen's 10th Birthday




My baby is 10! She had her birthday on Feb 25th. I cant believe it. She is such a good friend, student, beginning violin student and active participant in life.

Brandon Turns 15



Im still trying to catch up and these are out of order but I want them in here. Brandon turned 15 in December!!! During his birthday party ( a video scavenger hunt) I got in a car accident with several of the kid in the back of the van! It was a horrifying experience even though no one got hurt. I totalled the other car by going through a yellow - to red light. Our van has $5000 damage. Needless to say we finished the party at our house.






Im proud of Brandon. He is a great boy and such a great example and leader to his friends. He is looking more and more like my dad Lynn J.






Playing catch up!









Sunday, January 16, 2011

Christensen Sibling Reunion 2010

Todd and I had a great weekend together in the fall at my sibling reunion. It was at my sister Suzy's house in St George, Utah. It was so nice to get away and reunite with family.
In the picture in the middle there are left to right Todd, Lisa, Suzy, Chuck,Teresa, Mom, Jay. Then in the back Ralph Doug, Karen and Marian.

BYU Air Force Game


Our Music


The Great Sand Dunes

The Great Sand Dunes
Here we are at the visitors center. Todd and Christen actually climbed pretty far up the dunes. We had fun playing in Medano Creek after we climbed.

Dancing Christen

Dancing Christen
Christen just had a recital with her group and did a great job!

temple fountain

temple fountain
One more of the temple visit. Every kid loves the fountain!

Mt Rushmore

Mt Rushmore

Families are Forever

Families are Forever
for Brooke and Family