Griffin's Room

For Griffin's room I decided to go with an airplane/geographical theme. It took a bit of work getting all the pieces to come together but I'm glad to finally have it done.  I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.

It's kind of hard to see from this picture but there is a mural of the world.  And for those wondering ...yes Karl and I did paint the mural. As for the plane...that's vinyl.  One wall design painting was enough for me. 

Our Little Helper

Fischer is always so good to help around the house.

Crazy & Unpredictable Life

So much has happened in such a short time.  Life is crazy and unpredictable.  Last weekend I got the "pleasure" of experiencing the stomach flu.  We had started the weekend by going to Cedar City to participate in my sister-in-laws other reception.  Everything was lovely and turned out nice.  I also got the great news that my brother had proposed to his girlfriend.  The weekend was starting out as a happy one.  The next morning I woke up not feeling well and making myself acquainted with the hotels toilet.  We packed up and took the LONG 3 hour drive home.  If you've ever had to drive home being sick,  NOT fun.  Luckily we had plenty of bags on hand.  Sunday I started to feel better and was even able to keep food down.  Unfortunately that night I started having horrible stomach pains.  So painful that I couldn't stand up.  So Karl called his Mom who was nice enough to come over late that night to watch Fischer who was sleeping while we rushed ourselves to the hospital.  Upon being admitted we discovered that I was having preterm contractions that were occurring every 2-4 minutes.  Not the greatest of news when you are only 29 weeks along.  So I was given a shot to stop the contractions and an IV to give me some fluids from having been so dehydrated from the flu I had the day before.  At about 2:00 AM the next morning we were released from the hospital with instructions and an appointment to see my doctor the next day.  Luckily everything ended up being okay.
This weekend I was able to go hang with my mom and my sister to see one of my favorite production "Wicked."  It was SO much fun and a weekend that I needed.  My Mom got us a hotel to stay at for the night and we spent the day browsing the shops, hanging by the pool, eating good food, and of course going to the show.  I'm so grateful to have family close by to do things with and who are able to help us out when in need.  I am truly blessed to have the family I have.

Kaylee & Nick's Wedding

On July 21st we got the pleasure of celebrating Kaylee and Nick's wedding.  The bride was beautiful, the groom was smiling from ear to ear.  We are so happy for the two of them.

The day started with the wedding ceremony at Jordan River Temple.  It was really beautiful to see these two get married for time and all eternity.  It reminded me of the day Karl and I made those same covenants and promises. 

Afterwords we had a luncheon at a local church 

Fischer was patiently waiting for his food.

The kids decided to play a game of ring around the rosies.

 Later that night we all met up at the Carmelle Reception Center for the Reception.  

Fischer was nice enough to hold my shoes for me throughout the night.  After pictures I actually changed into  some sandals. 

 

Fischer gave this wedding two thumbs up

Going after the garter.

A three generation Christensen shot.

Blowing  bubbles at the bride and groom.

Watching the "Boom Booms" (Fireworks)

Cowabunga Bay

We have been having so much fun this summer with friends and family around.  We were able to go to Cowabunga Bay.  Fischer loved it and had no fear. He had a grin on his face when we arrived to when we left.

Good Dog

How do you know when you have a good dog....

When your two year old uses her for a seat cushion and even though you can tell she's not thrilled with it, she sits there and takes it.  We sure love our Sadie pup.  She truly is a great dog. 

Slip n' Slide

It's not often that Fischer gets to hang out with all of his cousins on the Andreason side.  We have been lucky to have my sister and her family visiting this summer.  He has loved getting to hang out and play with his cousins and his Aunt and Uncle that he doesn't get to see very often.  

  

Fischer (or his version of slip n sliding)

Karl & Fischer

Happy 4th

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. We certainly did.  We enjoyed the 4th with family and friends.   We started the celebrations by meeting up with Karl's side of the family up at Bridal Vail Falls.

Fischer and his cousins from Oregon.  

Yum!

 After a quick bite to eat we all hiked up the trail to the waterfall. At the base of the waterfall they have a little pool with fish that they let people feed.  Fischer and the other kids seem to enjoy feeding the fish.

 Grandpa Mike was nice enough to take Fischer wading in the stream.

 Afterwords we left and went to the my side for a family BBQ. It was Yummy.  My compliments to the sexy chef (aka: my Dad)

 What's a family BBQ without homemade Rootbeer and Cream Soda?

That night we had family and friends stop by our house to light some fireworks.  As you can see from the picture below Fischer was not the biggest fan of the fireworks.  He kept hiding his face behind his hands and closing his eyes.   

It was fun having all our neighbors, family, and friends stop by and enjoy the holiday with us.  We hope this is a tradition we can continue doing for years to come.